American Water Works Company, Inc. - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by American Water Works Company, Inc. on September 19, 2011. The report serves as a Regulation FD disclosure regarding an update to the company's financial guidance and an upcoming investor presentation.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses solely on the announcement of a guidance adjustment rather than reporting period-end financial results.
Material Changes
- Guidance Update: The Company announced an increase to its 2011 earnings guidance range.
- Investor Communication: The Company scheduled a presentation for the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Power and Gas Leaders Conference on September 20, 2011.
Outlook, Management Commentary, and Risks
Jeffry E. Sterba, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to provide remarks at the conference on September 20, 2011, which will be webcast. The press release detailing the guidance increase is included as Exhibit 99.1, and the presentation slides are included as Exhibit 99.2. The filing explicitly states that the information in this report and its exhibits is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and will not be incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific numerical range of the increased 2011 earnings guidance in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Review the presentation slides (Exhibit 99.2) for details on the drivers behind the guidance increase.
- Confirm the webcast availability of the CEO's remarks on the Company's investor relations website.