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American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 20, 2026)

Filed May 20, 2026For Securities:AWK

Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK), through its wholly owned finance subsidiary American Water Capital Corp. (AWCC), successfully closed an offering of $500 million in 4.625% Senior Notes due 2029 on May 20, 2026. The offering generated net proceeds of approximately $498.0 million after underwriting discounts and before expenses. These proceeds are earmarked for strategic financial management, including repaying maturing 3.625% exchangeable senior notes, reducing outstanding commercial paper obligations, and funding general corporate purposes. The issuance was registered under the Securities Act, indicating compliance with regulatory requirements and transparency for investors. This move strengthens AWK's financial flexibility and supports its ongoing operations and growth initiatives.

Key Highlights

  • 1AWCC successfully issued $500 million in 4.625% Senior Notes due 2029.
  • 2The offering closed on May 20, 2026, with net proceeds of approximately $498.0 million.
  • 3Proceeds will be used to repay maturing exchangeable senior notes and commercial paper obligations.
  • 4A portion of the proceeds is allocated for general corporate purposes.
  • 5The Notes are backed by a support agreement from the parent company, American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK).
  • 6The offering was conducted under a registered shelf on Form S-3, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • 7Key financial institutions acted as underwriters, including BofA Securities, RBC Capital Markets, and Wells Fargo Securities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purposes of this debt issuance are to refinance existing debt, specifically by repaying AWCC's maturing 3.625% exchangeable senior notes and reducing outstanding commercial paper obligations. Additionally, proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, providing financial flexibility.

American Water Capital Corp. raised $500 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes. After deducting underwriting discounts and before other offering expenses, the company received net proceeds of approximately $498.0 million.

The newly issued Senior Notes carry a coupon rate of 4.625% and mature in 2029.

The underwriters for this offering are BofA Securities, Inc., RBC Capital Markets, LLC, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, acting as representatives for the several underwriters named in the agreement.