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American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 2, 2012)

Filed May 2, 2012For Securities:AWK

Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed an 8-K on May 2, 2012, to announce its financial results for the first quarter of 2012, ending March 31, 2012. The report primarily serves to incorporate by reference a press release detailing these results. Investors can find specific financial performance details within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is crucial for understanding the company's operational and financial condition at the close of the first quarter. The filing itself is a standard procedure to formally disclose material information, in this case, the quarterly financial performance. While the 8-K doesn't provide direct commentary on the results, the incorporated press release is the key document for investors to assess revenue, earnings, and any significant operational updates impacting the company's financial standing during the period.

Key Highlights

  • 18-K filing on May 2, 2012, by American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK).
  • 2The report announces the company's financial results for the first quarter of 2012, ending March 31, 2012.
  • 3The primary purpose of the filing is to provide the press release detailing Q1 2012 financial results.
  • 4The press release, dated May 2, 2012, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
  • 5This filing allows investors to access AWK's performance data for the period.
  • 6Ellen C. Wolf, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to American Water Works Company, Inc.'s financial results for the first quarter of 2012, which ended on March 31, 2012. This is done by incorporating a press release detailing these results.

The detailed financial results for the first quarter of 2012 are contained within the press release dated May 2, 2012, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not provide an analysis of the Q1 2012 results. Its function is to formally disclose the material information, which is the press release containing the actual financial data and potentially management's commentary on performance.

Ellen C. Wolf is identified as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of American Water Works Company, Inc. Her signature indicates that she has authorized the filing on behalf of the company, confirming the accuracy of the disclosed information.