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American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Aug 10, 2015)

Filed August 10, 2015For Securities:AWK

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) on August 10, 2015, primarily serves to provide updated financial information regarding the company's ability to cover its fixed obligations. It includes the computation of the Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends for several past fiscal years (2010-2014) and the most recent six-month period ending June 30, 2015. While this filing does not disclose new operational developments or material agreements, investors can use the attached exhibit (Exhibit 99.1) to assess the company's financial health and its capacity to meet its debt obligations and dividend payments. A strong ratio indicates greater financial stability and lower risk for investors, particularly those focused on income generation and capital preservation.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing Date: August 10, 2015
  • 2Purpose: Disclosure of updated financial ratios.
  • 3Key Financial Metric: Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends.
  • 4Reporting Period: Fiscal years ended December 31, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and the six months ended June 30, 2015.
  • 5Exhibit Included: Exhibit 99.1 contains the detailed computation of the ratios.
  • 6No New Operational Events: The filing does not report on new material events, acquisitions, or significant business changes.
  • 7Financial Health Indicator: The reported ratios are crucial for assessing the company's ability to service its debt and pay preferred dividends.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide investors with updated calculations for American Water Works Company, Inc.'s Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends for the period covering fiscal years 2010 through 2014, and the first six months of 2015.

This ratio is a key indicator of a company's financial strength and its ability to meet its fixed financial obligations, such as interest payments on debt. A higher ratio suggests a greater cushion and reduced risk of default, making the company more attractive to investors concerned with financial stability.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not report on any new material business events, acquisitions, divestitures, or strategic changes. Its focus is solely on the disclosure of historical and recent financial ratio calculations.

The detailed calculations for the Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is attached to this Form 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.