American Water Works Company, Inc. - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the results of the 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 7, 2010, in Voorhees, New Jersey. The meeting was conducted pursuant to a notice sent on March 26, 2010, to stockholders of record as of March 15, 2010.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance events and voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Approximately 85 percent of the Company's common stock (148,319,071 shares) was represented at the meeting, constituting a quorum. The following actions were taken:
- Director Elections: Eight nominees were elected to the Board of Directors for a term expiring at the 2011 Annual Meeting. All nominees received significant majority support with "For" votes ranging from approximately 130.7 million to 132.5 million.
- Accounting Firm Ratification: The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010, was ratified.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total number of shares outstanding to confirm the 85% attendance rate.
- Review the specific vote counts for each director to assess shareholder sentiment regarding board composition.
- Confirm the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the 2010 fiscal year.
- Note that no financial performance data or forward-looking guidance is included in this specific filing.