American Water Works Company, Inc. - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by American Water Works Company, Inc. on November 7, 2013. The report primarily serves to disclose the computation of the Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends for the registrant and its subsidiary, American Water Capital Corp.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. Instead, it references an attached exhibit (Exhibit 12.1) containing the computation of the Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2008 through 2012, and the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
Material Changes
No material changes in financial performance or operational status are described within the body of this filing. The document functions as a procedural disclosure to incorporate historical and recent ratio computations by reference.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of unusual items. The content is limited to the formal attachment of financial ratio computations.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 12.1 to obtain the actual computed values for the Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends.
- Verify the specific ratios for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as this is the most recent period covered in the referenced exhibit.
- Confirm the compliance of the ratio computations with the indentures or debt agreements governing American Water Works Company, Inc. and American Water Capital Corp.