Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: August 15, 2011
Reporting Period: Second Quarter 2011
This filing serves as a cover document submitting the Second Quarter 2011 Management's Discussion and Analysis, Consolidated Financial Statements, and related press releases to the SEC. The registrant files annual reports under Form 40-F.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover sheet and exhibit index. It does not contain specific numerical data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are located in the attached exhibits (specifically Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.4) which are not included in the input text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. Such analysis is contained within the attached Second Quarter 2011 Management's Discussion and Analysis (Exhibit 99.1).
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management commentary, guidance, outlook, risks, and contingencies are not detailed in this cover document. Investors must refer to the attached press releases (Exhibits 99.5 and 99.6) and the Management's Discussion and Analysis (Exhibit 99.1) for this information.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific financial results for the second quarter of 2011 in Exhibit 99.4 (Consolidated Financial Statements).
- Review the Management's Discussion and Analysis in Exhibit 99.1 for operational highlights and material changes.
- Examine the press releases dated August 11, 2011 (Exhibits 99.5 and 99.6) for immediate market commentary and guidance.
- Confirm the certifications provided by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3).