American Water Works Company, Inc. - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report (Form 8-K) was filed on March 1, 2010, by American Water Works Company, Inc. The filing serves to announce the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2009.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These details are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is incorporated by reference but not reproduced in the body of this 8-K.
Material Changes
The filing does not explicitly detail material changes versus prior periods within the text provided. It directs readers to the attached press release for the announcement of results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The text does not contain specific guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. It notes that the information in this report and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor subject to the liabilities of that Section.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial figures regarding Q4 and full-year 2009 results.
- Verify the legal status of the information, noting it is furnished rather than "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- Confirm the date of the report (March 1, 2010) aligns with the release of the 2009 annual results.