8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 29, 2009)

Filed January 29, 2009For Securities:AEP

Summary

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) filed an 8-K on January 29, 2009, to report its financial results for the period ending December 31, 2008. The filing primarily incorporates a press release detailing the company's operational performance and financial condition. Investors should note that this information is being furnished and not deemed "filed" for certain SEC liability purposes and will not be automatically incorporated into future registration statements. The core of this report lies in the press release, which would contain the specific financial metrics, earnings per share, revenue figures, and any management commentary on the 2008 performance. Given the timing in early 2009, the results would reflect the impact of the prevailing economic conditions and any specific challenges or opportunities AEP faced during that year. Investors would look to this filing for an update on the company's profitability, financial stability, and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1AEP filed an 8-K on January 29, 2009, reporting financial results for the year ended December 31, 2008.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3The information is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 4The press release provides key financial performance data for the fiscal year 2008.
  • 5This filing does not include detailed financial statements or balance sheets directly in the 8-K form itself.
  • 6The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting certain liabilities.
  • 7The filing does not incorporate the furnished information into future SEC filings unless explicitly stated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s financial results for the period ending December 31, 2008. It incorporates a press release that contains the details of their operational performance and financial condition.

The specific financial details are contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release dated January 29, 2009, and is incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain the full financial statements directly. It references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that provides the results of operations and financial condition, which typically includes key financial metrics but not the comprehensive statements themselves.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of an 8-K, it means it's being provided to the SEC for informational purposes. It is not subject to the same liability provisions under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were 'filed.' This also means it won't automatically be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings like registration statements.