8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Dec 15, 2016)

Filed December 15, 2016For Securities:AWK

Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed an 8-K on December 15, 2016, primarily to disclose information presented at their 2016 Investor Conference and a related press release. This filing is important for investors as it provided forward-looking guidance for the company's financial performance. Specifically, the company offered its earnings per share (EPS) guidance for the fiscal year 2017 and reaffirmed its adjusted EPS range for fiscal year 2016. This type of disclosure is crucial for investors to assess the company's future profitability and operational outlook. The materials incorporated by reference, the investor conference presentation and the press release, are expected to contain detailed financial projections, strategic initiatives, and management's commentary on the company's performance and expectations. Investors should review these exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of AWK's financial trajectory and strategic priorities.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filed an 8-K on December 15, 2016, related to their Investor Conference.
  • 2Included a presentation from the 2016 Investor Conference (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Issued a press release on December 15, 2016 (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 4The press release announced 2017 fiscal year earnings per share (EPS) guidance.
  • 5The press release reaffirmed the 2016 fiscal year adjusted EPS range.
  • 6Information furnished is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless expressly incorporated into a filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose information presented at American Water Works Company's 2016 Investor Conference and a related press release. This includes financial guidance for the upcoming fiscal year.

American Water Works provided its earnings per share (EPS) guidance for the 2017 fiscal year and reaffirmed its adjusted EPS range for the 2016 fiscal year.

Investors can find more detailed information by reviewing Exhibit 99.1, the American Water Works Company, Inc. 2016 Investor Conference Presentation, and Exhibit 99.2, the press release dated December 15, 2016, which are incorporated by reference in this filing.

No, this 8-K filing primarily serves as a disclosure of forward-looking information and investor materials. It does not update the company's financial statements in the same way a filing under Item 2.01 (Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets) or Item 8.01 (Other Events) might. The information is furnished, not filed, for Section 18 purposes unless specifically incorporated into another filing.