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AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC 8-K Report (Mar 14, 2003)

Filed March 14, 2003For Securities:AEP

Summary

American Electric Power Co. Inc. (AEP) filed an 8-K report on March 14, 2003, detailing the underwriting agreement for the issuance of $500,000,000 of its 5.375% Senior Notes, Series C, due 2010. This offering was conducted under a registration statement filed with the SEC and involved a syndicate of underwriters led by Barclays Capital Inc. and UBS Warburg LLC. The filing outlines the terms of the sale, including the purchase price of 98.949% of the principal amount, and the conditions for closing the transaction. It also details the covenants and representations made by AEP, as well as the indemnification provisions between the company and the underwriters. The issuance of these notes is a significant capital-raising event for AEP, likely intended to support its ongoing operations and future investments in the energy sector.

Key Highlights

  • 1AEP entered into an underwriting agreement to issue $500,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 5.375% Senior Notes, Series C, due 2010.
  • 2The notes are being sold to a syndicate of underwriters, with Barclays Capital Inc. and UBS Warburg LLC acting as joint representatives.
  • 3The offering price is set at 98.949% of the principal amount.
  • 4The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the accuracy of representations and warranties and the absence of material adverse changes.
  • 5The filing includes detailed exhibits such as the Underwriting Agreement, Company Order and Officers' Certificate, and legal opinions from counsel.
  • 6The notes are structured as senior notes and are governed by an indenture dated May 1, 2001, as amended.
  • 7The issuance aims to raise substantial capital for the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces a material event for American Electric Power Co. Inc. (AEP), specifically the execution of an underwriting agreement for the issuance and sale of $500,000,000 of its 5.375% Senior Notes, Series C, due 2010. It details the key terms and conditions of this debt offering.

The notes have a principal amount of $500,000,000, bear an interest rate of 5.375% per annum, and mature on March 15, 2010. They are being sold at a price of 98.949% of their principal amount.

Barclays Capital Inc. and UBS Warburg LLC are acting as the joint representatives for the several underwriters in this offering.

The closing is subject to several conditions, including the accuracy of AEP's representations and warranties, satisfactory legal opinions from counsel, a satisfactory letter from AEP's independent accountants, no material adverse change in AEP's business or financial condition, and the effectiveness of necessary regulatory approvals.