American Water Works Company, Inc. - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed on February 21, 2019, by American Water Works Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation. The report addresses events occurring on February 20, 2019, specifically related to the company's earnings conference call for the fourth quarter and full year 2018.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves as a procedural filing to distribute materials rather than a primary financial statement. The referenced financial data is contained in the attached exhibits (Transcript and Slide Presentation) and the previously filed February 19, 2019, press release and Form 10-K.
Material Changes
No material financial changes are reported within the text of this filing. The document notes an unforeseen technical issue during the earnings conference call that may have prevented some public members from accessing the audio webcast and slide presentation.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management commentary, guidance, and outlook for the 2018 period are not detailed in the body of this filing. Instead, the company is furnishing a transcript of the earnings call (Exhibit 99.1) and the slide presentation (Exhibit 99.2) to ensure public access to information that was intended to be available via webcast. The slide presentation includes non-GAAP financial information and reconciliations in accordance with Regulation G.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the full 2018 and Q4 2018 financial results in the February 19, 2019, press release and Form 10-K, as this 8-K does not contain the numbers.
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Transcript) and Exhibit 99.2 (Slide Presentation) attached to this filing for management's discussion, non-GAAP metrics, and forward-looking statements.
- Note that the information in this filing is furnished under Regulation FD and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.