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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · American Water Works (AWK)

American Water unit seeks $17.7 million Kentucky water rate increase

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 legal/regulatory Written later

Kentucky American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary, filed a request with the Kentucky Public Service Commission on May 15, 2026 seeking $17.7 million in aggregate annualized incremental revenue, with interim rates proposed from December 16, 2026 and subject to refund. The request is driven mainly by about $108 million of capital to be invested in 2027, and the rate case is expected to conclude by the end of the first quarter of 2027. At the May 13, 2026 annual meeting, shareholders also elected all 10 director nominees and approved several compensation plan and charter amendments.

Key points

  • Requested incremental revenue of $17.7 million, based on a proposed 10.75% return on equity and a 52.29% common equity component.
  • Interim rates proposed to begin December 16, 2026, subject to refund; the general rate case is expected to be completed by the end of Q1 2027.
  • At the May 13, 2026 annual meeting, all 10 director nominees were elected, with 177,886,133 shares (91.1%) represented.
  • Officer exculpation charter amendment took effect May 14, 2026; amended equity and employee stock purchase plans are effective January 1 and February 5, 2027.

The filing

CompanyAmerican Water Works (AWK)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMay 15, 2026, 4:34 PM ET
Accession number0001410636-26-000094

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change5.03 Bylaw / Charter Amendment5.07 Shareholder Vote Results8.01 Other Events

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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