American Water Works Company, Inc. - 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed on December 11, 2018, by American Water Works Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation headquartered in Camden, New Jersey. The filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure regarding the Company's 2018 Investor Day conference held on the same date.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being contained within the attached exhibits (Investor Day Presentation and Press Release) but are not detailed in the body of this 8-K report.
Material Changes and Guidance
- 2019 Guidance: The Company issued a press release announcing its earnings per share (EPS) guidance for the 2019 fiscal year.
- 2018 Guidance: The Company affirmed its narrowed earnings per share guidance range for the 2018 fiscal year.
- Investor Day: A presentation for the 2018 Investor Day conference was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Risks, Contingencies, and Unusual Items
The filing explicitly states that the information furnished, including the attached exhibits, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference. No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in the text of this report.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.2 (Press Release) for the specific numerical ranges of the 2019 EPS guidance and the affirmed 2018 EPS guidance.
- Examine Exhibit 99.1 (Investor Day Presentation) for detailed financial projections, strategic initiatives, and operational metrics not included in this summary.
- Verify the exact date and location of the Investor Day event (December 11, 2018, Camden, NJ) to ensure alignment with the provided materials.