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American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 5, 2020)

Filed August 5, 2020For Securities:AWK

Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed an 8-K on August 4, 2020, primarily to announce its second-quarter financial results for the period ending June 30, 2020. The press release detailing these results, dated August 5, 2020, was furnished as an exhibit to this filing. Investors should note that the information provided in this 8-K, including the press release, is generally considered "furnished" rather than "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it is not subject to the same liability provisions for misstatements or omissions as filed information, unless specifically incorporated by reference into a future SEC filing. This filing is essential for investors seeking to understand AWK's recent operational and financial performance. While the 8-K itself is brief and directs readers to the press release for details, the press release (Exhibit 99.1) would contain the specific financial metrics, earnings per share (EPS), revenue figures, management commentary, and forward-looking guidance that are crucial for evaluating the company's progress and outlook. Investors should review the accompanying press release for a comprehensive understanding of the Q2 2020 financial outcomes.

Key Highlights

  • 1American Water Works Company (AWK) filed an 8-K on August 4, 2020, reporting its second-quarter 2020 financial results.
  • 2The primary purpose of the 8-K filing was to furnish the Company's press release announcing Q2 2020 financial and operational performance.
  • 3The press release, dated August 5, 2020, is included as Exhibit 99.1 and contains the detailed financial results.
  • 4Information furnished in this 8-K is generally not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting liability for forward-looking statements unless explicitly incorporated into other filings.
  • 5Investors are directed to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial data, management commentary, and any updated guidance.
  • 6The filing includes the Cover Page Interactive Data File in Inline XBRL format.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and furnish American Water Works Company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. It incorporates by reference the press release that details these results.

The detailed financial results, including key performance indicators and management commentary, are located in the press release dated August 5, 2020, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

When information is "furnished" (as opposed to "filed"), it generally carries less legal liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means that while the information is made public, the company is not subject to the same stringent liability for inaccuracies or omissions as it would be for information formally "filed" with the SEC, unless it's later incorporated into a filed document.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial numbers. It directs investors to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for those details. Investors must review the press release to find specific figures such as earnings per share, revenue, and any other key financial metrics for the second quarter of 2020.