Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by American Water Works Company, Inc. on February 15, 2022. The filing reports a material corporate governance event under Item 8.01 (Other Events) regarding a senior executive appointment.
Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity data. The document is strictly an announcement of personnel changes.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the appointment of James H. Gallegos as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective April 1, 2022. Mr. Gallegos replaces Michael A. Sgro, who retired effective February 1, 2022. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Gallegos served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Alliant Energy Corporation since February 2020.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, management commentary on operations, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It solely addresses the leadership transition.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- James H. Gallegos is appointed Executive Vice President and General Counsel effective April 1, 2022.
- Michael A. Sgro retired from the company effective February 1, 2022.
- Mr. Gallegos brings experience from Alliant Energy Corporation, where he served in similar legal and corporate secretary roles from 2015 to 2022.
- The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the announcement.