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American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 14, 2008)

Filed May 14, 2008For Securities:AWK

Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed an 8-K on May 14, 2008, to report its first-quarter 2008 financial results, which were announced via press release on May 13, 2008. This filing provides investors with an update on the company's performance during the initial quarter of the year, detailing operational and financial conditions as of March 31, 2008. While the filing itself is primarily a notification of the press release and its contents, the incorporated press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the substantive financial details. Investors should review this press release for specific figures regarding revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary related to the company's outlook and strategic initiatives. The filing's nature as an 'Item 2.02' filing means the information is furnished and not considered 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes, which is important for understanding its legal implications.

Key Highlights

  • 1AWK announced its first-quarter 2008 financial results on May 13, 2008.
  • 2The filing is an 8-K, specifically reporting under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 3The press release detailing the Q1 2008 results is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The report's earliest event date is May 13, 2008.
  • 5Ellen C. Wolf, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.
  • 6The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated into other registration statements unless expressly stated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to American Water Works Company, Inc.'s financial results for the first quarter of 2008, which were released to the public on May 13, 2008.

The detailed financial results for the first quarter of 2008 are contained within the press release dated May 13, 2008, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of an 8-K, it means the company is providing the information to the SEC, but it is not subject to the same liability provisions as 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It also generally won't be automatically incorporated into other SEC filings like registration statements, offering investors a different level of regulatory implication compared to 'filed' information.