Summary
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed an 8-K on August 11, 2008, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. The key event disclosed is the issuance of a press release detailing these results. Investors should note that this information, while important for understanding the company's performance, is furnished and not deemed "filed" for Section 18 purposes, meaning it has less stringent liability attached. The press release itself, Exhibit 99.1, contains the substantive financial details.
Key Highlights
- 1Filing Date: August 11, 2008.
- 2Purpose: To report financial results for the second quarter of 2008.
- 3Event: Issuance of a press release announcing Q2 2008 financial results.
- 4Exhibit: Press Release dated August 11, 2008 (Exhibit 99.1) is incorporated by reference.
- 5Disclosure Type: Information furnished, not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 6CEO Signature: Report signed by Donald L. Correll, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report American Water Works Company, Inc.'s financial results for the second quarter of 2008, which ended on June 30, 2008. This is done by referencing an attached press release.
The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated August 11, 2008, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. This exhibit is incorporated by reference into the report.
No, the information in this 8-K, including the press release, is being furnished and is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same liability as information that is formally filed.
The filing states that the information will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, unless expressly stated in that filing.