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American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 4, 2011)

Filed May 4, 2011For Securities:AWK

Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed an 8-K on May 4, 2011, to report its first-quarter 2011 financial results. The filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference a press release detailing these results. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't automatically become part of the company's permanent SEC record unless specifically referenced in other filings. The key takeaway for investors is that this 8-K is the official channel through which the company communicates its quarterly performance. While the 8-K itself is brief, the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) would contain the detailed financial metrics, operational updates, and potentially forward-looking statements that are crucial for understanding the company's performance and outlook during that period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Company announced first-quarter 2011 financial results on May 4, 2011.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release detailing these results.
  • 3The press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, contains the substantive financial information.
  • 4Information furnished in this report is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes unless specifically incorporated into other filings.
  • 5The filing is a routine update on quarterly financial performance.
  • 6Ellen C. Wolf, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

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 first quarter of 2011, which ended on March 31, 2011. It includes a press release that contains the detailed financial information.

The actual financial results are detailed in the press release dated May 4, 2011, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

No, the information in this 8-K filing, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not automatically become part of the company's permanent SEC record unless the company specifically incorporates it into another filing.

The report was signed by Ellen C. Wolf, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of American Water Works Company, Inc., indicating her authorization and oversight of the financial reporting.