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AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 29, 2008)

Filed January 29, 2008For Securities:AEP

Summary

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) filed an 8-K report on January 29, 2008, primarily to furnish a press release detailing its financial results for the period ending December 31, 2007. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it serves as a formal notification that these results have been made public through the attached press release. Investors and stakeholders should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the specific operational and financial performance data for the year ended December 31, 2007. The filing indicates that AEP's financial performance for the period ending December 31, 2007, has been communicated to the public via a press release. This is a standard procedure for companies to promptly disclose significant financial outcomes. The nature of the information contained within the press release, such as earnings per share, revenues, net income, and any forward-looking guidance, will be crucial for investors assessing the company's recent performance and future prospects.

Key Highlights

  • 1AEP filed an 8-K on January 29, 2008, to report financial results.
  • 2The report specifically pertains to the financial results for the period ending December 31, 2007.
  • 3The detailed financial results are presented in Exhibit 99.1, a press release.
  • 4The press release was dated January 29, 2008.
  • 5This filing is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6Information will not be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report and furnish American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s financial results for the period ending December 31, 2007, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results are located in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release dated January 29, 2008, attached to this 8-K filing.

No, the 8-K form itself does not contain the specific financial figures. These details are provided in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it is not subject to the same liability provisions as 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It means the company is making the information public but not through a mechanism that incurs the same level of regulatory scrutiny for accuracy as if it were formally filed with the SEC.