Summary
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed an 8-K on November 2, 2016, to report its third-quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2016. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release detailing these results, which is incorporated by reference. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it's not subject to the same liabilities as formally filed documents, though it can be incorporated into future SEC filings if explicitly referenced. While the specifics of the financial results are contained within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1), the filing itself indicates that AWK is providing updates on its operational and financial performance. Investors seeking detailed figures on revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance should refer directly to the press release furnished with this report. This report serves as notification of the release of these key financial metrics.
Key Highlights
- 1AWK announced its third-quarter 2016 financial results on November 2, 2016.
- 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
- 3The information is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
- 4The disclosure is made under Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits) concerning the press release.
- 5Investors are directed to the furnished press release for specific financial data and performance metrics for Q3 2016.
- 6The filing explicitly states the furnished information is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, limiting liability but requiring specific referencing for incorporation into other filings.