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American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 11, 2010)

Filed May 11, 2010For Securities:AWK

Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed an 8-K on May 11, 2010, reporting the results of its 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 7, 2010. The meeting saw strong approval for the election of its board of directors, with all nominees receiving a substantial majority of the votes cast. This indicates continued shareholder confidence in the current leadership and strategic direction of the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1All nominated directors were overwhelmingly elected to serve until the 2011 Annual Meeting.
  • 2The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2010 was ratified by a significant majority of shareholders.
  • 3Approximately 85 percent of the company's common stock was represented at the meeting, signifying robust shareholder participation.
  • 4The meeting confirmed the company's governance structure and auditor for the upcoming fiscal year.
  • 5Shareholder votes demonstrate broad support for the company's management and oversight.
  • 6No significant proposals or changes were introduced or voted upon beyond director elections and auditor ratification.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing was to report the official results of American Water Works Company, Inc.'s 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, specifically the outcomes of director elections and the ratification of the independent auditor.

Shareholders overwhelmingly approved all nominated directors. For example, Stephen P. Adik received over 132 million 'For' votes and only about 1.4 million 'Withheld' votes, with similar strong support for other nominees.

Yes, the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010, was ratified by a substantial majority of the shareholders, with over 145 million 'For' votes.

The representation of approximately 85 percent of the company's common stock at the meeting indicates a high level of shareholder engagement and confidence in the company's governance and management.