8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 21, 2011)

Filed April 21, 2011For Securities:AEP

Summary

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) filed an 8-K on April 21, 2011, to report its financial results for the period ending March 31, 2011. The filing primarily consists of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the company's operational and financial performance for the first quarter of 2011. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the detailed financial figures, it serves as the official notification and submission of these results to the SEC, making the press release the key document for investors to access the specific financial data. Investors seeking to understand AEP's performance in early 2011 should refer to the accompanying press release. This document would typically outline key financial metrics such as earnings per share (EPS), revenue, net income, and potentially guidance or commentary on factors influencing the results. The filing's nature as a "furnished" rather than "filed" document means it doesn't carry the same liability as other sections of an 8-K, but it is crucial for timely disclosure of material financial information.

Key Highlights

  • 1AEP filed an 8-K on April 21, 2011, to report its Q1 2011 financial results.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) dated April 21, 2011.
  • 3This press release contains the detailed financial results for the period ending March 31, 2011.
  • 4The information is being furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5The filing's primary purpose is the timely disclosure of AEP's financial performance.
  • 6Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial data and operational updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s (AEP) financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2011, by incorporating its press release containing these results.

The detailed financial results are contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release dated April 21, 2011, and is incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing itself, as an unassociated document notification, does not directly contain forward-looking statements or guidance. However, the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) would be the place to look for any such information provided by AEP regarding their financial outlook.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of an 8-K, it means it is being publicly disclosed but does not carry the same legal liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed' with the SEC. However, it is still a critical part of the company's disclosure obligations.