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American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 18, 2020)

Filed February 18, 2020For Securities:AWK

Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed an 8-K on February 18, 2020, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019. This filing primarily serves as notification of the release of their earnings press release, which is incorporated by reference. Investors seeking detailed financial performance metrics, earnings per share, revenue figures, and management commentary on the 2019 results and outlook for 2020 should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific data and analysis. The 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial results but directs investors to the accompanying press release for this information.

Key Highlights

  • 1AWK filed an 8-K on February 18, 2020, reporting on financial results for Q4 and FY 2019.
  • 2The core information is contained within the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3The press release details the company's financial performance for the periods ending December 31, 2019.
  • 4This 8-K filing is a standard procedure to announce earnings and provide access to the related press release.
  • 5Investors need to review Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial metrics and operational updates.
  • 6The filing explicitly states that the information furnished is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, but is incorporated by reference.
  • 7The filing includes the cover page Interactive Data File (XBRL) for enhanced data accessibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1, the press release dated February 18, 2020, which was issued by American Water Works Company, Inc. to obtain the specific financial performance data for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019.

This 8-K filing is primarily an announcement of financial results. Any operational guidance, outlook for the upcoming year (2020), or strategic updates would be detailed within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is incorporated by reference.

This 8-K filing is a standard disclosure for material events like earnings releases. The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't automatically carry the same legal weight as a formally filed registration statement or annual report, but it is important for investors to review as it directs them to the official earnings release.