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The American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) SEC filings page on Stock Titan provides direct access to the company’s regulatory disclosures as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. As the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States, American Water relies on SEC reports to explain its regulated business model, capital plans and material events affecting its operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations.
Here you can review current and historical 8-K filings that describe significant developments such as rate case outcomes, new rate requests in states like Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland, capital markets transactions involving forward sale agreements and senior notes, and merger-related announcements, including the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Essential Utilities, Inc. These reports offer detail on authorized returns on equity, capital structures, planned infrastructure investments and key transaction terms.
In addition to event-driven 8-Ks, investors typically use American Water’s 10-K annual reports and 10-Q quarterly reports to understand segment performance, regulatory environments, risk factors and long-term capital programs across its regulated utilities and nonregulated military services business. Proxy statements and related filings provide insight into governance and director compensation, while Form 4 insider transaction reports show purchases and sales of AWK shares by directors and officers.
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American Water Works Company, Inc. President and CEO John C. Griffith reported a Form 4 transaction involving company common stock. On 01/31/2026, a transaction coded “F” disposed of 3,226 shares at $129.13 per share. Following this transaction, Griffith beneficially owned 20,736 shares of American Water Works common stock in direct form.
The reported holdings include approximately 162 shares acquired through automatic dividend reinvestment in company stock since his prior Form 4, as described in the footnote. These dividend reinvestment acquisitions are identified as exempt from Section 16 under Rule 16a-11.
American Water Works Company EVP Maureen Duffy reported a Code F transaction in company stock. On 01/31/2026, 603 shares of common stock were disposed of at $129.13 per share, leaving her with beneficial ownership of 26,523 shares.
This balance includes 560 shares acquired through automatic dividend reinvestment in American Water common stock since her prior Form 4, as noted in the footnote.
American Water Works Company EVP and CFO David Bowler reported a non-derivative stock transaction in Common Stock. On 01/31/2026, a transaction coded "F" was recorded for 791 shares at $129.13 per share, classified as a disposition. Following this event, Bowler directly beneficially owned 5,948 shares of American Water Works Company, Inc. common stock.
American Water Works Company, Inc. reported that its wholly owned subsidiary Illinois American Water has filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission to adjust its water and wastewater rates through a two-step increase in aggregate annualized incremental revenue. The request seeks approximately $119 million effective January 1, 2027, based on a proposed 10.75% return on equity and a capital structure with 52.42% equity and 47.58% debt, and an additional approximately $15 million effective January 1, 2028, with a capital structure of 52.74% equity and 47.26% debt, in each case excluding infrastructure surcharges. The filing is driven primarily by about $577 million of capital investments from January 2026 through December 2027 and must be approved by the Commission. The company highlights that outcomes will depend on regulatory decisions, potential settlements, timing of rate implementation and broader regulatory, economic and industry factors.
American Water Works Company, Inc. provided employees an update on its proposed merger with Essential Utilities, Inc.. The company has formally established an Integration Management Office made up of leaders from both organizations, which has already held its first working session to plan for the future combined company across key business areas. A broader integration planning kick-off meeting involving more employees from corporate functions, operations and state teams is expected in late February.
As part of the merger approval process, American Water shareholders, including employee shareholders, are being asked to vote at a meeting scheduled for February 10. The message urges shareholders to review the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus and related materials provided via E*TRADE, Morgan Stanley or other brokers before voting. It also reiterates detailed forward-looking statement cautions and directs investors to the Form S-4 registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus filed with the SEC for complete information about the proposed merger.
American Water Works Company, Inc. reported that its New Jersey subsidiary, New Jersey-American Water Company, filed a request with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to increase water and wastewater rates. The filing seeks aggregate annualized incremental revenues of approximately $146 million, based on a proposed return on equity of 10.75% and a capital structure with 55.18% equity and 44.82% debt.
The request is driven primarily by more than $1.4 billion of capital investments completed and planned through December 2026, reflecting spending on system infrastructure. Any new rates would only take effect if approved by the regulator, and the timing and terms of any approval remain subject to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
American Water Works Company, Inc. plans an all-stock merger with Essential Utilities, Inc., creating a combined regulated utility focused on water, wastewater, and natural gas services. Essential shareholders will receive 0.305 shares of American Water common stock for each Essential share, with former Essential holders expected to own about 31% of the combined company and existing American Water holders about 69%, based on shares and awards outstanding as of December 29, 2025.
The deal requires approval of American Water’s share issuance proposal and Essential’s merger agreement proposal at virtual special meetings on February 10, 2026. Both boards unanimously determined the merger is advisable, fair, and in the best interests of their shareholders and recommend voting in favor of the required proposals.
The transaction is intended to qualify as a tax-free reorganization for U.S. federal income tax purposes, though no IRS ruling or tax opinion is a closing condition. There are no appraisal or dissenters’ rights, and completion is subject to regulatory clearances, including antitrust and state public utility approvals. Substantial reverse termination fees may be payable if specified termination events occur.
American Water Works Company, Inc. plans an all-stock merger with Essential Utilities, Inc., creating a larger regulated water, wastewater, and natural gas utility platform. Essential will merge into a wholly owned American Water subsidiary, and each share of Essential common stock will convert into 0.305 shares of American Water common stock, with cash paid instead of fractional shares.
Based on American Water’s closing price on October 24, 2025, the implied value of the merger consideration was $43.18 per Essential share, about a 10% premium over the companies’ 60‑day volume‑weighted averages. Both boards unanimously approved the deal and recommend shareholders vote in favor at virtual special meetings on February 10, 2026, with a December 29, 2025 record date.
The combined company will be governed by a 15‑member board including 10 current American Water directors and five from Essential. American Water’s CEO will remain CEO, and Essential’s CEO will serve as Executive Vice Chair. Termination fees are set at $370 million for Essential and $835 million for American Water under specified circumstances. The parties intend the merger to qualify as a tax‑free reorganization, and no appraisal or dissenters’ rights are available.
American Water Works Company provided an internal update on its pending merger with Essential Utilities, highlighting that McKinsey & Company has been selected as the integration partner. One of McKinsey’s first tasks will be to develop an integration planning calendar, which management expects to share with employees in early 2026.
The company reports that it has submitted all required state regulatory filings related to the merger and has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC, an important step toward obtaining shareholder approval. The communication also includes extensive forward-looking statement disclosures and reminds investors that detailed information about the merger is contained in the S-4 registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus on file with the SEC.
American Water Works Company, Inc. reports that its Kentucky subsidiary, Kentucky American Water, received a final order from the Kentucky Public Service Commission approving an annualized increase of
The decision is based on an authorized return on equity of