In 2023, Robert J. Sprowls earned $2.77M in total compensation at American States Water, including $924.52K salary, $300.00K bonus and $1.51M in stock. Most recently acquired 2,759 shares in Feb 2025. Currently holds stock worth $83.86M. Has led American States Water for over 16 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Robert J. Sprowls, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2023
Total Compensation
$2.77M
Salary
$924.52K
Bonus
$300.00K
Other
$29.52K
Salary
$924.52KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy aligns executive pay with performance metrics, including total shareholder return and operational efficiency, while also considering market benchmarks for retention and competitiveness.
Bonus
$300.00KBoard Justification
Discretionary bonus based on individual performance assessment by the compensation committee, amounting to 32.4% of base pay.
Other Compensation
$29.52KBoard Justification
Includes retirement plan matching contributions, insurance premiums, personal use of company car, and other minor compensations.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
Restricted stock units that vested in 2023, with a total value of $1,514,152 based on the market price at the time of vesting.
Performance Metrics
Performance metrics include total shareholder return, aggregate GSWC operating expense levels, ASUS cumulative net earnings, and new base acquisition success rate.
Robert J. Sprowls
CEO of American States Water
Education
MBA in Finance
Field of Expertise
Finance & Banking - Finance
Sector of Economy
Utilities
Born
June 10, 1958 - 67 years ago
CEO of American States Water for
16 years 11 months (Jan 2009 - Present)
Previous Experience
President of Central Illinois Light Company
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Holdings
Track Robert J. Sprowls's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$5.79M
$5.79M
116,511.973 AWR shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Robert J. Sprowls didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra AWR116,511.973 shares worth $8.53M.
This is 47.21% and $2.73M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Insider Trading
Robert J. Sprowls's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
$94.64K
AWR at $34.30/share
Feb 7, 2025
Received
$833.96K
AWR at $35.86/share
Mar 15, 2024
Received
$79.40K
AWR at $36.30/share
Feb 13, 2024
Received
$525.94K
AWR at $57.88/share
Mar 15, 2023
Received
$209.05K
AWR at $37.41/share
Feb 7, 2023
Received
580.334 shares
AWR
Feb 7, 2023
Received
$57.06K
AWR at $38.11/share
Feb 4, 2022
Received
$739.68K
AWR at $55.80/share
Mar 14, 2022
Received
3,854 shares
AWR
Jan 31, 2022
Received
$806.08K
AWR at $47.94/share
Mar 10, 2021
Received
Rivals
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Stock
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Salary
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Bonus
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Other
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Salary
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Bonus
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Other
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2023 Compensation
Stock
$0.00
Salary
$1.05M
Bonus
$1.45M
Other
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Total Holdings
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2023 Compensation
Stock
$2.47M
Salary
$985.58K
Bonus
$0.00
Other
$20.56K
Total Holdings
$19.06M