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AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 28, 2010)

Filed January 28, 2010For Securities:AEP

Summary

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) filed an 8-K report on January 28, 2010, to disclose its financial results for the period ending December 31, 2009. The primary purpose of this filing was to furnish investors with a press release containing the company's operational and financial performance for the fiscal year and fourth quarter of 2009. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it serves as the official notification that these results have been publicly released. Investors should refer to the attached Exhibit 99.1, the press release dated January 28, 2010, for the specific financial performance data. This release is expected to cover key metrics such as earnings per share, revenues, and any significant operational developments or outlook for the upcoming periods. The filing emphasizes that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for certain legal purposes, which is standard for such earnings releases.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of an 8-K report on January 28, 2010, by American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP).
  • 2The report's primary purpose is to disclose financial results for the period ending December 31, 2009.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated January 28, 2010, contains the detailed financial results and is incorporated by reference.
  • 4This filing informs investors about the company's performance for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2009.
  • 5The information furnished in this report is not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated into other registration statements unless explicitly stated.
  • 6Investors are directed to the attached press release for specific financial performance figures and operational updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially notify investors and the public that American Electric Power Company, Inc. has released its financial results for the period ending December 31, 2009, including the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year. It incorporates a press release containing these results.

The specific financial details are contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release dated January 28, 2010, attached to this 8-K filing. Investors should review this press release for earnings per share, revenue, and other relevant financial performance indicators.

This filing clarifies that the information provided, including the attached press release, is being "furnished" rather than "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not subject to the liabilities of that section and is not automatically incorporated into other company filings unless explicitly stated in those future filings.