8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Feb 21, 2019)

Filed February 21, 2019For Securities:AWK

Summary

This 8-K filing by American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) on February 21, 2019, primarily serves to address an unforeseen technical issue that disrupted their 2018 fourth quarter and year-end earnings conference call held on February 20, 2019. Due to these technical difficulties, the company is furnishing a transcript of the call and the accompanying slide presentation as exhibits. This ensures that all investors have access to the information that was intended to be shared during the original webcast. For investors, the key takeaway is that the company is providing the complete details of their 2018 performance and outlook, which were discussed during the earnings call. This includes non-GAAP financial information previously disclosed in their earnings press release and 10-K filing. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain new operational or financial data beyond what was presented in the earnings materials, it acts as a regulatory measure to ensure compliance with Regulation FD and provide all stakeholders with the same information, particularly given the accessibility issues experienced by some during the live event.

Key Highlights

  • 1AWK is filing an 8-K to provide a transcript and presentation from their February 20, 2019 earnings conference call.
  • 2The filing is a response to technical difficulties that may have prevented some participants from fully accessing the original audio webcast and slide presentation.
  • 3The furnished exhibits (Transcript and Presentation) contain information regarding the company's 2018 fourth quarter and year-end financial results.
  • 4The presentation includes non-GAAP financial information, with reconciliations provided in accordance with Regulation G.
  • 5This filing is intended to ensure all investors have equal access to the company's earnings information, adhering to Regulation FD.
  • 6The provided materials were initially made available via the company's investor relations website prior to the conference call.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide the full transcript and slide presentation from American Water Works' February 20, 2019 earnings conference call. This is being done because some investors may have experienced technical difficulties accessing the original webcast, ensuring everyone receives the same information.

No, this 8-K filing does not introduce new financial results or guidance. It furnishes previously released information, specifically the transcript and presentation from the earnings call that discussed the company's 2018 fourth quarter and year-end performance.

No, the information furnished in this Item 7.01 filing, including the exhibits, is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It is furnished to ensure transparency and compliance with Regulation FD.

The detailed financial performance and other information discussed in the earnings call can be found in the furnished Exhibits 99.1 (Transcript) and 99.2 (Slide Presentation) to this 8-K filing.