American Water Works Company, Inc. - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by American Water Works Company, Inc. on December 11, 2017. The filing serves as a current report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, primarily addressing Regulation FD disclosures regarding earnings guidance.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses on the announcement of forward-looking guidance rather than reporting historical financial results.
Material Changes and Guidance
- 2018 Fiscal Year: The Company issued a press release announcing its earnings per share (EPS) guidance for the 2018 fiscal year.
- 2017 Fiscal Year: The Company reaffirmed its adjusted earnings per share guidance range for the 2017 fiscal year.
- Conference Call: A conference call was held on December 11, 2017, to discuss the 2018 guidance and other matters. A slide presentation was provided as Exhibit 99.2.
Risks, Contingencies, and Unusual Items
The filing includes a standard disclaimer stating that the information furnished in response to Item 7.01, including the attached press release and presentation, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Consequently, this information is not incorporated by reference into any other filings unless expressly set forth by specific reference.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific numerical range for the 2018 EPS guidance in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Confirm the reaffirmed adjusted EPS range for 2017 in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Review the conference call presentation (Exhibit 99.2) for detailed assumptions and operational context behind the guidance.
- Check subsequent filings for the actual 2017 year-end results to compare against the reaffirmed guidance.