8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Dec 11, 2017)

Filed December 11, 2017For Securities:AWK

Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed an 8-K on December 11, 2017, primarily to announce its financial guidance for the upcoming 2018 fiscal year and to reaffirm its guidance for the 2017 fiscal year. This filing includes a press release detailing the earnings per share (EPS) guidance and a presentation for a conference call discussing this guidance and other company matters. Investors should note that the information provided in this 8-K, including the attached exhibits, is furnished under Regulation FD and is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not automatically get incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced. The company's proactive communication regarding future financial performance is a key takeaway for investors. By providing clear EPS guidance for 2018 and confirming the 2017 outlook, AWK is offering visibility into its expected financial trajectory. The accompanying conference call and presentation materials are designed to provide further context and allow investors to engage with management on the company's strategic direction and financial outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1AWK issued its earnings per share (EPS) guidance for the 2018 fiscal year.
  • 2The company reaffirmed its adjusted EPS guidance range for the 2017 fiscal year.
  • 3The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the guidance.
  • 4A presentation slide deck (Exhibit 99.2) for a conference call discussing the guidance is also attached.
  • 5The information furnished is under Regulation FD and is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
  • 6Linda G. Sullivan, EVP and CFO, signed the filing, underscoring financial oversight.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce American Water Works Company's (AWK) earnings per share (EPS) guidance for the 2018 fiscal year and to reaffirm its adjusted EPS guidance for the 2017 fiscal year, along with providing materials for a related investor conference call.

The filing provides the company's projected earnings per share (EPS) guidance for the 2018 fiscal year and confirms the previously issued adjusted EPS guidance range for the 2017 fiscal year. Detailed information is available in the attached press release and conference call presentation.

No, the information furnished in this 8-K filing, including the press release and presentation, is provided under Regulation FD and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It will only be incorporated into other SEC filings if the company expressly states so.

Investors can find more detailed information in the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (2018 Guidance Conference Call Presentation) which are incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.