Summary
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed an 8-K on February 20, 2018, primarily to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017. While the filing itself is brief and incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed financial information, it signals to investors the release of updated operational and financial performance data. Investors should refer to the incorporated press release for specifics on earnings, revenue, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company during that period.
Key Highlights
- 1The 8-K filing serves as notification of the release of AWK's Q4 and full-year 2017 financial results.
- 2The detailed financial results are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- 3Investors need to consult the referenced press release for quantitative financial data and performance metrics.
- 4The filing confirms the timing of the financial results announcement to the market.
- 5This report is primarily informational, referencing an external document for substantive financial details.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and announce American Water Works Company, Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2017, by incorporating a press release that contains these details.
The detailed financial results, including earnings and operational performance for the period, are contained within the press release dated February 20, 2018, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.
No, this 8-K filing itself does not directly contain the new financial data. It references and incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which holds the specific financial results and commentary.
The disclosure that the information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act means that the company is not assuming the same level of liability for that specific content as it would for information formally 'filed' with the SEC. However, it is still considered material information being provided to investors.