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American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 3, 2010)

Filed November 3, 2010For Securities:AWK

Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed a Form 8-K on November 3, 2010, to report its financial results for the third quarter of 2010, ending September 30, 2010. The primary purpose of this filing was to disseminate the company's quarterly performance via an attached press release. This report provides investors with timely information regarding the company's operational and financial condition as of that date, enabling them to assess the company's recent performance and make informed investment decisions. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial statements, it incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which presumably outlines the key financial metrics, operational highlights, and any forward-looking statements made by the company regarding its third quarter performance. Investors should review the referenced press release for specific details on revenue, earnings, and other significant financial data.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing reports financial results for the third quarter of 2010.
  • 2Date of report and earliest event reported: November 3, 2010.
  • 3The filing incorporates by reference a press release dated November 3, 2010 (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the Q3 2010 results.
  • 4Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, nor automatically incorporated into other filings unless expressly stated.
  • 5The Chief Financial Officer, Ellen C. Wolf, signed the report.
  • 6The company's principal executive offices are located in Voorhees, NJ.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report American Water Works Company, Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter of 2010. It serves to make this information publicly available and accessible to investors through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results for the third quarter of 2010 are provided in the press release dated November 3, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

This 8-K filing itself primarily announces the past quarter's results. Any forward-looking guidance or commentary on future performance would typically be found within the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is incorporated by reference.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report, including the press release, is being furnished and is not deemed 'filed' for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company may have different liabilities associated with this furnished information compared to officially 'filed' information.