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American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 6, 2020)

Filed May 6, 2020For Securities:AWK

Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed an 8-K on May 6, 2020, to report its first quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2020. The primary purpose of this filing was to disclose the company's performance and financial condition as announced in their accompanying press release, which is included as an exhibit. Investors should review the press release for details on revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by the company. While the 8-K itself is a brief filing primarily referencing the press release, the press release contains the substance of the company's financial performance. Investors are encouraged to examine the press release for insights into AWK's operational efficiency, capital expenditure plans, and any impacts of the prevailing economic conditions, such as the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, on its regulated utility business.

Key Highlights

  • 18-K filing dated May 6, 2020, reports on Q1 2020 financial results.
  • 2Press release dated May 6, 2020, announcing Q1 2020 financial results is included as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3The filing's main purpose is to furnish information regarding the company's financial condition and results of operations.
  • 4Information furnished is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act purposes unless expressly incorporated by reference.
  • 5This filing serves as an official notification of the company's quarterly performance to the market.
  • 6Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report American Water Works Company, Inc.'s (AWK) financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020, by including the press release announcing these results as an exhibit.

The detailed financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020, are available in the press release dated May 6, 2020, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This specific 8-K filing is a cover document that references a press release. The actual financial figures, such as revenue, earnings per share (EPS), and other operational details for Q1 2020, are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which is incorporated by reference.

No, the information furnished in this 8-K filing, including the press release, is generally not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same level of liability as information formally filed in reports like a 10-Q or 10-K, unless the company specifically states otherwise in a future filing.