Summary
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed an 8-K on August 5, 2015, primarily to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015. The filing incorporates by reference a press release detailing these results, providing investors with key performance metrics and financial condition updates for the period. While the 8-K itself is a brief notification of the press release, the attached exhibit is the crucial document for understanding the company's operational and financial performance during the quarter.
Key Highlights
- 1AWK released its Q2 2015 financial results on August 5, 2015, via an 8-K filing.
- 2The 8-K filing primarily serves to attach and incorporate a press release detailing the Q2 2015 results.
- 3Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial and operational data.
- 4The information is furnished, not 'filed,' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't automatically update previous SEC filings.
- 5This filing provides a snapshot of the company's performance as of the end of the second quarter of 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide investors with access to American Water Works Company, Inc.'s financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015, through an attached press release.
The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated August 5, 2015, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.
No, this 8-K filing is informational and the press release is furnished, not 'filed,' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. It does not automatically amend or supersede previously filed financial statements unless specifically referenced in a future filing.