8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 28, 2011)

Filed January 28, 2011For Securities:AEP

Summary

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) filed an 8-K on January 28, 2011, primarily to announce its financial results for the period ending December 31, 2010. The filing incorporates by reference a press release containing these results, which serves as the main source of information for investors regarding the company's operational and financial performance. While the 8-K itself does not detail the specific financial figures or operational outcomes, it signals that AEP has provided an update on its financial condition and results of operations. Investors should refer to the referenced Exhibit 99.1, the press release dated January 28, 2011, for the comprehensive financial data, including earnings, revenues, and any forward-looking statements or segment performance details that were disclosed at that time.

Key Highlights

  • 1AEP filed an 8-K on January 28, 2011, reporting on its financial results.
  • 2The report primarily serves to announce and incorporate a press release detailing financial results for the period ending December 31, 2010.
  • 3This filing is intended to update investors on the company's financial condition and results of operations.
  • 4The key financial details are contained within the referenced Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated January 28, 2011.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same liability implications as formally filed information.
  • 6The filing does not incorporate the press release into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated within those filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and furnish American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s financial results for the period ending December 31, 2010, by incorporating a press release.

The detailed financial results are located in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release dated January 28, 2011, and is incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial numbers. It directs investors to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for those details.

The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this 8-K, including the press release, is generally considered 'furnished' and not 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal liability as formally filed information unless otherwise specified.