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American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 3, 2011)

Filed August 3, 2011For Securities:AWK

Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed an 8-K on August 3, 2011, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011. The primary purpose of this filing was to provide investors with timely information regarding the company's performance during the quarter. The report indicates that the company issued a press release detailing these results, which is attached as an exhibit. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific operational and financial condition outcomes. This is a standard practice for 8-K filings related to earnings announcements, allowing for immediate dissemination of key performance indicators to the market.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing Date: August 3, 2011
  • 2Purpose: Reporting of Q2 2011 financial results and financial condition.
  • 3Key Information Source: Press release dated August 3, 2011 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4Incorporation by Reference: The press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K.
  • 5Standard Disclosure: This filing is a routine 8-K for announcing quarterly financial performance.
  • 6Officer Signature: Signed by Ellen C. Wolf, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report American Water Works Company, Inc.'s financial results and financial condition for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, as announced in a press release issued on August 3, 2011.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release dated August 3, 2011, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

No, the information in this Current Report, including the attached press release, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 unless specifically incorporated by reference into a registration statement or other filing.