SEC Filing Summary: American Water Works Company, Inc.
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed on August 11, 2014, by American Water Works Company, Inc. The report serves as a current notification regarding the computation of the Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends for both American Water Works Company, Inc. and American Water Capital Corp.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity within the body text. Instead, it references an attached Exhibit 12.1 which contains the computation of the Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 through 2013, and the six months ended June 30, 2014.
Material Changes
No material changes in financial performance or operational status are described in the text of this filing. The document functions solely to incorporate the referenced financial ratio computations by reference.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It is a procedural filing to satisfy disclosure requirements regarding fixed charge coverage ratios.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 12.1 to obtain the specific values for the Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends.
- Verify the data for the six-month period ended June 30, 2014, as this is the most recent interim data referenced.
- Confirm the inclusion of American Water Capital Corp. in the ratio computations alongside the parent company.