American Water Works Company, Inc. — fact timeline
Source-grounded facts extracted from American Water Works Company, Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.
American Water Works Company, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of an amendment to the American Water Works Company, Inc. Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation at the 2026-05-13 meeting.
“An amendment to the American Water Works Company, Inc. Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation was approved by the following vote: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 145,135,329 19,809,265 239,319 12,702,220”
Shareholder Votes
American Water Works Company, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of amendments to, and a restatement of, the American Water Works Company, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan at the 2026-05-13 meeting.
“Amendments to, and a restatement of, the American Water Works Company, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, were approved by the following vote: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 157,390,534 7,374,901 418,478 12,702,220”
Shareholder Votes
American Water Works Company, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 at the 2026-05-13 meeting.
“The ratification of the appointment, by the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors, of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, was approved by the following vote: For Against Abstain 157,741,668 19,993,298 151,167”
Shareholder Votes
American Water Works Company, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers at the 2026-05-13 meeting.
“The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers by the following vote: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 150,804,137 13,893,824 485,952 12,702,220”
Shareholder Votes
American Water Works Company, Inc. shareholders approved Election of 10 director nominees for a term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting at the 2026-05-13 meeting.
“The following 10 nominees were elected as directors of the Company for a term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and until their successors are duly elected and qualified, and received the votes set forth adjacent to their names below: Director Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Jeffrey N. Edwards 161,875,898 3,194,400 113,615 12,702,220 John C. Griffith 164,751,215 319,586 113,112 12,702,220 Lisa A. Grow 164,603,211 474,596 106,106 12,702,220 Laurie P. Havanec 163,716,350 1,360,261 107,302 12,702,220 Julia L. Johnson 156,458,570 8,616,471 108,872 12,702,220 Patricia L. Kampling 160,069,732 4,460,751 653,430 12,702,220 Karl F. Kurz 161,561,283 3,508,595 114,035 12,702,220 Michael L. Marberry 162,546,867 2,523,220 113,826 12,702,220 Stuart M. McGuigan 163,989,979 1,081,050 112,884 12,702,220 Raffiq Nathoo 164,671,653 395,522 116,738 12,702,220”
Governance Changes
American Water Works Company, Inc.: Amendment to Article VIII of Restated Certificate of Incorporation to align officer exculpation provision with Delaware law (effective 2026-05-14).
“On May 14, 2026, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Delaware Secretary of State, at which time the amendment to Article VIII of the Charter took effect.”
Earnings Releases
American Water Works Company, Inc. reported the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: EPS $1.00. Guidance reaffirmed.
“First quarter 2026 GAAP earnings were $1.00 per share, compared to $1.05 per share in 2025”
Raffiq Nathoo was appointed as independent director at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“the Board appointed Raffiq Nathoo as an independent director, effective immediately”
Kimberly J. Harris resigned as Director and Chair of Nominating Committee at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“On March 24, 2025, Karl F. Kurz, the Company’s Board Chair, was notified by Kimberly J. Harris of her decision to resign as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”), effective immediately.”
Melanie M. Kennedy departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“On February 28, 2025 , the Executive Development and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) unanimously approved a Severance Agreement and General Release (the “Severance Agreement”) to be entered into between Melanie M. Kennedy, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, and American Water Works Service Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and Ms. Kennedy’s employer.”
Melanie M. Kennedy departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“On February 22, 2025 , American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) agreed to a separation from service with Melanie M. Kennedy, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer and a named executive officer of the Company, effective March 1, 2025”
Stuart M. McGuigan was appointed as independent director at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“the Board appointed Stuart M. McGuigan as an independent director, effective immediately and for a term ending on the date of the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders”
M. Susan Hardwick changed role as Chief Executive Officer at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“As of August 1, 2024, M. Susan Hardwick’s officer title will change from President and Chief Executive Officer, to Chief Executive Officer, and she will remain the Company’s principal executive officer and a member of the Board.”
David Bowler was elected as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“(ii) David Bowler, 46, currently the Company’s Senior Vice President, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and its principal financial officer.”
John C. Griffith was elected as President at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“the Board has elected and designated, effective as of August 1, 2024: (i) John C. Griffith, 58, currently the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to serve as the Company’s President;”
Stacy A. Mitchell was appointed as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“The Company’s Board of Directors has designated Stacy A. Mitchell, previously Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, as the Company’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel.”
James H. Gallegos retired as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“On June 4, 2024, James H. Gallegos, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his retirement, effective immediately.”
Shareholder Votes
American Water Works Company, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2024 at the 2024-05-15 meeting.
“3. The ratification of the appointment, by the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors, of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2024, was approved by the following vote: For Against Abstain 150,381,103 19,352,427 211,353”
Shareholder Votes
American Water Works Company, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2024-05-15 meeting.
“2. The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers by the following vote: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 134,276,377 19,227,434 294,315 16,146,757”
Shareholder Votes
American Water Works Company, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-05-15 meeting.
“1. The following nine nominees were elected as directors of the Company for a term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and until their successors are duly elected and qualified, and received the votes set forth adjacent to their names below: Director Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Jeffrey N. Edwards 148,548,041 5,131,185 118,900 16,146,757 Martha Clark Goss 143,650,279 10,037,781 110,066 16,146,757 M. Susan Hardwick 152,921,881 762,274 113,971 16,146,757 Kimberly J. Harris 148,051,722 5,631,843 114,561 16,146,757 Laurie P. Havanec 152,655,628 872,509 269,989 16,146,757 Julia L. Johnson 144,718,064 8,958,562 121,500 16,146,757 Patricia L. Kampling 148,963,779 4,722,693 111,654 16,146,757 Karl F. Kurz 143,770,779 9,908,021 119,326 16,146,757 Michael L. Marberry 147,104,”
Earnings Releases
American Water Works Company, Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: EPS $0.95 per share. Guidance reaffirmed.
“First quarter 2024 earnings were $0.95 per share, compared to $0.91 per share in 2023; results as expected”
Earnings Releases
American Water Works Company, Inc. updated its the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023 guidance (raised).
“On February 14, 2024, American Water Works Company, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.”
Material Agreements
American Water Works Company, Inc. amended Secured Seller Note Agreement with Lakehouse Buyer Inc. valued at $795 million (effective 2024-02-02).
“On February 2, 2024, American Water Enterprises, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) and as lender (“Lender”) under that certain Secured Seller Note Agreement, dated December 9, 2021, and related secured promissory note (collectively, the “Secured Seller Note”), issued by Lakehouse Buyer Inc., as borrower (the “Borrower”) and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of funds advised by Apax Partners LLP (“Apax”), together with the other parties to the Secured Seller Note, have amended certain of the terms and conditions of the Secured Seller Note and related transaction documentation (as amended, the “Amended Secured Seller Note”).”
Earnings Releases
American Water Works Company, Inc. reported third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: EPS $1.66 per share.
“On November 1, 2023, American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.”
Earnings Releases
American Water Works Company, Inc. reported second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: EPS $1.44 per share. Guidance reaffirmed.
“On July 26, 2023, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.”
Debt Financings
American Water Works Company, Inc. incurred convertible notes of $1,035.0 million aggregate principal amount with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Mizuho Securities USA LLC, as representatives of the several initial purchasers at 3.625% maturing June 15, 2026.
“On June 29, 2023, American Water Capital Corp. (“AWCC”), a wholly owned finance subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. (“American Water”), issued $1,035.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.625% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”), which included an additional $135.0 million principal amount of Notes purchased pursuant to the exercise in full of the option to purchase additional Notes granted to the Initial Purchasers (as defined below) in the Purchase Agreement (as defined below).”
Material Agreements
American Water Works Company, Inc. entered into Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association valued at $1,035.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.625% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2026 (effective 2023-06-29).
“AWCC issued the Notes pursuant to an indenture, dated as of June 29, 2023 (the “Indenture”), among AWCC, American Water and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee.”
Shareholder Votes
American Water Works Company, Inc. shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal regarding racial equity audit at the 2023-05-10 meeting.
“5. The following non-binding shareholder proposal was not approved by the following vote: Shareholder Proposal For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Racial Equity Audit 60,550,365 90,744,739 3,440,338 15,377,019”
Shareholder Votes
American Water Works Company, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor at the 2023-05-10 meeting.
“4. The ratification of the appointment, by the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2023, was approved by the following vote: For Against Abstain 155,886,910 14,064,872 160,679”
Shareholder Votes
American Water Works Company, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote on frequency of executive compensation votes at the 2023-05-10 meeting.
“3. The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the frequency of the approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, by the following vote: Every Year Every Two Years Every Three Years Abstain Broker Non-Votes 152,220,671 209,153 2,111,290 194,328 15,377,019”
Shareholder Votes
American Water Works Company, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2023-05-10 meeting.
“2. The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers by the following vote: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 144,753,012 9,575,720 406,710 15,377,019”
Shareholder Votes
American Water Works Company, Inc. shareholders approved Election of directors at the 2023-05-10 meeting.
“1. The following ten nominees were elected as directors of the Company for a term expiring at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and until their successors are duly elected and qualified, and received the votes set forth adjacent to their names below: Director Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Jeffrey N. Edwards 148,700,633 5,916,921 117,888 15,377,019 Martha Clark Goss 146,785,266 7,834,084 116,092 15,377,019 M. Susan Hardwick 153,559,117 918,131 258,194 15,377,019 Kimberly J. Harris 148,560,052 6,070,618 104,772 15,377,019 Laurie P. Havanec 153,845,505 635,411 254,526 15,377,019 Julia L. Johnson 147,292,073 7,316,314 127,055 15,377,019 Patricia L. Kampling 149,455,024 5,176,774 103,644 15,377,019 Karl F. Kurz 151,269,097 3,346,778 119,567 15,377,019 Michael L. Marberry 153,415,544 1,056,242 263,656 15,377,019 Admiral James G. Stavridis 143,177,261 11,436,720 121,461 15,377,019”
Earnings Releases
American Water Works Company, Inc. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: EPS $0.91 per share. Guidance reaffirmed.
“American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, of $0.91 per share, compared to $0.87 per share in 2022.”
Earnings Releases
American Water Works Company, Inc. reported 2023 results: EPS $4.72 to $4.82. Guidance reaffirmed.
“The Company affirms its 2023 earnings per share guidance range of $4.72 to $4.82.”
Earnings Releases
American Water Works Company, Inc. reported the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022 results: EPS $0.81 per share for the fourth quarter 2022 compared to $3.55 per share in 2021, and full year earnings in 2022 of $4.51. Guidance reaffirmed.
“On February 15, 2023 , American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.”
Governance Changes
American Water Works Company, Inc.: The Board amended and restated the bylaws to align with SEC universal proxy rules, require certain agreements from nominating persons and candidates, incorporate gender neutrality, and make other conforming changes (effective 2022-12-07).
“On December 7, 2022, in connection with the periodic review of the Company’s bylaws and the effectiveness of new Securities and Exchange Commission rules regarding universal proxy cards (the “Universal Proxy Rules”), and upon the recommendation of the Nominating Committee, the Board approved the amendment and restatement of the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (as so amended and restated, the “Bylaws”), effective immediately.”
Michael L. Marberry was appointed as Director at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“the Board appointed Laurie P. Havanec and Michael L. Marberry as independent directors”
Laurie P. Havanec was appointed as Director at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“the Board appointed Laurie P. Havanec and Michael L. Marberry as independent directors”
Earnings Releases
American Water Works Company, Inc. reported 2023 earnings guidance results: EPS $4.72 to $4.82 per share. Guidance initiated.
“Initiating 2023 earnings guidance range of $4.72 to $4.82 per share and affirming long-term EPS growth of 7-9%”
Earnings Releases
American Water Works Company, Inc. reported 2022 earnings guidance results: EPS $4.39 to $4.49 per share. Guidance reaffirmed.
“The Company affirms its 2022 earnings per share guidance range of $4.39 to $4.49 on a weather normalized basis.”
Earnings Releases
American Water Works Company, Inc. reported the nine months ended September 30, 2022 results: EPS $3.70 per share.
“Year-to-date 2022 earnings of $3.70 per share, compared to $3.40 per share in 2021”
Earnings Releases
American Water Works Company, Inc. reported the quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: EPS $1.63 per share.
“American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) today reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, of $1.63 per share, compared to $1.53 per share in 2021.”
Nicholas Santillo Jr. was appointed as interim head of the Company’s Innovation and Technology team at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“Effective as of Mr. Noble’s resignation, Nicholas Santillo Jr., currently serving as Vice President, Digital Infrastructure and Security, will serve as the interim head of the Company’s Innovation and Technology team.”
Adam Noble resigned as Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“On May 20, 2022, Adam Noble, the Chief Technology and Innovation Officer of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intent to resign his employment effective June 10, 2022.”
M. Susan Hardwick changed role as President and Chief Executive Officer at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“As of May 16, 2022, M. Susan Hardwick’s officer title will change from President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to President and Chief Executive Officer”
John C. Griffith was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“On April 27, 2022, the Company issued a press release announcing that on May 16, 2022, John C. Griffith, 55, will join the Company as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer”
Lloyd M. Yates retired as member of the Board at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“On February 1, 2022, the Chairman of the Board and the Company received notice from Lloyd M. Yates, a member of the Board, stating that he will retire from the Board effective as of February 14, 2022.”
M. Susan Hardwick was elected as member of the Board at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“Ms. Hardwick was elected as a member of the Board to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Mr. Lynch.”
M. Susan Hardwick was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“the Board elected M. Susan Hardwick, 59, to serve as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and as principal executive officer.”
Walter J. Lynch retired as member of the Board at American Water Works Company, Inc..
“Walter J. Lynch, 59, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”), provided the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company notice of his decision to retire as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and its principal executive officer, as well as a member of the Board”
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