American Water Subsidiary Closes $700M Senior Notes Offering

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American Water Capital Corp., a finance subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc., has closed a $700 million offering of 5.200% Senior Notes due 2036, securing capital for regulated businesses, commercial paper repayment, and general corporate purposes.

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• Debt Offering Closed

  American Water Capital Corp. (AWCC) closed its offering of $700 million aggregate principal amount of 5.200% Senior Notes due 2036.

• Proceeds Received

  AWCC received net proceeds of approximately $694.9 million from the offering.

• Use of Funds

  Proceeds will be used to lend funds to American Water's regulated businesses, repay commercial paper obligations, and for general corporate purposes.

• Parent Company Support

  The Senior Notes are backed by a support agreement from the parent company, American Water Works Company, Inc.

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This 8-K filing announces the successful closing of a significant debt offering by American Water Capital Corp. (AWCC), a wholly owned finance subsidiary. The $700 million in 5.200% Senior Notes due 2036 provides substantial capital, with net proceeds of approximately $694.9 million. The funds are earmarked for lending to American Water's regulated businesses, repaying commercial paper, and general corporate purposes, which are standard and prudent uses for a utility company. This transaction finalizes the terms and funding of an offering initiated on March 30, 2026, as indicated by the prior 424B5 filing. While increasing the company's debt, it strengthens the balance sheet and provides financial flexibility for ongoing operations and investments in its regulated segment.