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American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Aug 7, 2017)

Filed August 7, 2017For Securities:AWK

Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed an 8-K on August 7, 2017, primarily to provide updated calculations for its Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges. This disclosure includes data for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2012, through 2016, and for the six-month period ending June 30, 2017. The filing itself does not contain new operational or strategic information, but the accompanying exhibit offers a view into the company's ability to cover its fixed financial obligations, which is a key metric for debt holders and equity investors assessing financial health and risk.

Key Highlights

  • 1Disclosure of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges for multiple years (2012-2016) and a partial year (YTD 2017).
  • 2Provides data for both American Water Works Company, Inc. and its subsidiary, American Water Capital Corp.
  • 3The filing serves to update and make readily available a crucial financial coverage ratio.
  • 4This information is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 5Focuses on a specific financial metric, indicating a period of routine financial reporting rather than significant corporate events.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges is a financial metric that measures a company's ability to meet its fixed financial obligations, such as interest payments on debt and preferred stock dividends. A higher ratio indicates a greater ability to cover these costs, suggesting stronger financial health and lower risk for investors and creditors.

No, this particular 8-K filing is administrative in nature. It solely serves to present updated calculations for the Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges, as detailed in Exhibit 99.1. It does not announce new business strategies, material agreements, or significant financial performance updates beyond this specific ratio.

The detailed calculation for the Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges is provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is attached to this 8-K filing. Investors would need to access the full SEC filing, typically through the SEC's EDGAR database or the company's investor relations website, to view Exhibit 99.1.