8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

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

Filed October 29, 2009For Securities:AEP

Summary

This 8-K filing from American Electric Power Co. Inc. (AEP) primarily serves to announce the release of their financial results for the period ending September 30, 2009. The report is being furnished, not filed, with the SEC, meaning it does not carry the same liability as a filed document under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Investors should note that the core of the filing is Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release detailing AEP's financial performance for the third quarter of 2009. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it directs interested parties to this attached press release for details on earnings, revenues, and other key financial metrics. This is a standard procedure for companies to disseminate timely financial information to the public.

Key Highlights

  • 1AEP filed an 8-K report on October 28, 2009, with an event date of October 28, 2009.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to report on the company's Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 3The report incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing AEP's financial results for the period ending September 30, 2009.
  • 4Information furnished in this report is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 is the primary source of detailed financial performance information for the third quarter of 2009.
  • 6No new financial statements or detailed financial data are presented directly within the 8-K text; these are contained in the referenced press release.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide access to American Electric Power's (AEP) financial results for the period ending September 30, 2009, through an attached press release.

The specific financial details are located in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release dated October 29, 2009, and incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing. You will need to review that press release for the actual earnings, revenue, and other financial performance data.

No, this filing is a routine disclosure of financial results. An 8-K is used for significant events, and in this case, the significant event is the release of quarterly financial performance, not a corporate restructuring or delisting.

The distinction is important for legal liability. Information 'furnished' under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) is not subject to the same level of scrutiny and potential liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed'. This is standard practice for earnings releases.