SEC Filing Summary: American Water Works Company, Inc.
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by American Water Works Company, Inc. on August 7, 2017. The report serves as a current report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing primarily addresses Item 8.01 (Other Events) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document's sole financial disclosure is the inclusion of a computation for the Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges for both American Water Works Company, Inc. and American Water Capital Corp. This computation covers the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012 through 2016, and the six months ended June 30, 2017. The actual numerical data is contained in Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference but not detailed in the main body of this text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not describe any material changes in financial position or operations compared to prior periods. It strictly references the attachment of the earnings-to-fixed-charges computation.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. No unusual items are described in the text provided.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 to obtain the specific Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges for the periods ending 2012 through mid-2017.
- Verify the compliance of the Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges against the company's debt covenants.
- Confirm that no other material events were omitted from this specific 8-K filing.