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American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 21, 2017)

Filed February 21, 2017For Securities:AWK

Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed an 8-K on February 21, 2017, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. This filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference the press release containing these results, providing investors with the latest operational and financial performance data. The press release, included as Exhibit 99.1, is the key source of information for understanding the company's financial condition and operational outcomes during the reported period. While the 8-K itself is a brief filing, its significance lies in directing investors to the detailed financial performance disclosed in the accompanying press release. Investors should review this press release to gain insights into AWK's revenue, profitability, earnings per share, and any forward-looking statements or strategic updates that may have been provided. This information is crucial for assessing the company's recent performance and its potential trajectory.

Key Highlights

  • 18-K filing on February 21, 2017, announces Q4 and full-year 2016 financial results.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to provide access to the company's earnings press release.
  • 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains detailed financial results for the period ending December 31, 2016.
  • 4Information furnished is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless expressly incorporated by reference.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release for operational and financial performance data.
  • 6This filing serves as an official notification of the release of AWK's latest financial performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to American Water Works Company, Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2016, through an accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated February 21, 2017, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

This specific 8-K filing itself does not contain new forward-looking guidance or strategic information. Investors would need to refer to the content of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any such details that may have been disclosed by the company.

When information is 'furnished' in an 8-K (as noted in the filing), it means it is provided to the SEC for public dissemination but is not subject to the liabilities associated with 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. However, it can still be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.