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American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 7, 2014)

Filed May 7, 2014For Securities:AWK

Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed an 8-K on May 7, 2014, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. The filing primarily serves to attach a press release detailing these results, which are crucial for investors seeking to understand the company's performance and financial condition in the initial period of 2014. While the 8-K itself is brief, the incorporated press release would contain the specific financial figures and operational commentary that investors would analyze. Investors should pay close attention to the details within the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for key performance indicators such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, and any management commentary on operational achievements, challenges, and future outlook. This filing is a standard mechanism for publicly traded companies to disseminate timely financial information to the market.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing reports financial results for the first quarter of 2014, ended March 31, 2014.
  • 2The core of the filing is the incorporation by reference of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the Q1 2014 financial performance.
  • 3Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) is the relevant section for this disclosure.
  • 4Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits) lists the press release as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 5The filing indicates that the furnished information will not be incorporated into registration statements unless expressly stated.
  • 6Susan N. Story, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report on behalf of the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by American Water Works Company, Inc. is to officially report its financial results for the first quarter of 2014. It does this by attaching a press release that contains the detailed financial figures and operational commentary for the period.

The specific financial details for the first quarter of 2014 are contained within the press release, dated May 7, 2014, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You would need to access and review this exhibit for revenue, net income, EPS, and other financial metrics.

This 8-K filing itself does not provide forward-looking statements or guidance. However, the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) likely contains management's commentary on the results, which may include discussions about future outlook or guidance. Investors should carefully read the press release for such information.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information furnished in this Current Report, including the press release, is not being incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, unless specifically stated in such filing.