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American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 4, 2016)

Filed May 4, 2016For Securities:AWK

Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed an 8-K on May 4, 2016, to report its first quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2016. The core of this filing is the press release announcing these results, which provides investors with key performance indicators and financial condition updates for the initial quarter of 2016. While the 8-K itself is brief, the incorporated press release (Exhibit 99.1) is the primary source of information for investors. This report serves as notification of the company's operational and financial performance, allowing stakeholders to assess trends, evaluate management's execution, and make informed investment decisions based on the most recent publicly available financial data. Investors should review the referenced press release for detailed financial metrics and management commentary.

Key Highlights

  • 1AWK announced its first quarter 2016 financial results on May 4, 2016, via a press release.
  • 2The filing incorporates the press release by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3This 8-K is primarily a notification of the company's Q1 2016 performance.
  • 4Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial details and operational updates.
  • 5The information furnished is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless expressly incorporated into a future filing.
  • 6This filing provides a snapshot of AWK's financial condition and results of operations at the end of Q1 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and report American Water Works Company, Inc.'s financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016, through an incorporated press release.

The detailed financial information for the first quarter of 2016 is contained within the press release issued by American Water Works Company, Inc. on May 4, 2016, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference in this filing.

No, the information furnished in this Current Report, including the press release, is generally not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless specifically incorporated by reference into a future SEC filing.

Item 2.02 typically signifies that the company is disclosing important information about its financial performance and condition, often related to earnings announcements. In this case, it directs investors to the Q1 2016 earnings press release.