8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 24, 2009)

Filed April 24, 2009For Securities:AEP

Summary

This 8-K filing from American Electric Power (AEP) on April 24, 2009, primarily serves to furnish its press release detailing the company's financial results for the period ending March 31, 2009. While the filing itself does not contain extensive details, it directs investors to an attached exhibit for comprehensive information regarding AEP's operational performance and financial condition during the first quarter of 2009. This is a standard disclosure mechanism for material financial updates. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specifics on earnings, revenues, operational highlights, and any forward-looking statements or guidance issued by AEP. The filing indicates that this information is being furnished and not officially "filed" for certain SEC purposes, which is a common practice for earnings releases. Therefore, the core value for investors lies in analyzing the content of the press release itself for insights into AEP's performance in the challenging economic environment of early 2009.

Key Highlights

  • 1AEP filed an 8-K on April 24, 2009, to report its financial results for the period ending March 31, 2009.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3Investors are directed to the press release for information on AEP's financial condition and operations for the first quarter of 2009.
  • 4The information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for certain SEC liability purposes.
  • 5This filing is a standard procedure for disseminating quarterly financial performance updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

AEP's financial results for the period ending March 31, 2009, are detailed in a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is attached to and incorporated by reference in this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing primarily serves as a notification and incorporates a press release by reference. The detailed financial information, including results of operations and financial condition, is contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, it means the company is providing the information to the SEC but it is generally not subject to the same liability provisions of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed'. This is a common practice for earnings releases.