8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 26, 2013)

Filed April 26, 2013For Securities:AEP

Summary

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) filed an 8-K on April 26, 2013, to report its financial results for the period ending March 31, 2013. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release detailing the company's earnings for the first quarter of 2013. This report serves as the official channel for investors to access key financial performance indicators and operational updates for the specified period. While the 8-K itself is brief and directs readers to the attached press release for substantive details, it signifies AEP's compliance with timely disclosure requirements. Investors and analysts would examine the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for crucial information such as revenue, net income, earnings per share (EPS), and any forward-looking guidance or management commentary on the company's financial condition and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of an 8-K on April 26, 2013, to report financial results.
  • 2The report covers the financial performance for the period ending March 31, 2013 (First Quarter 2013).
  • 3Key financial details are provided via an attached earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting liability for certain inaccuracies.
  • 5The filing does not incorporate the information into other registration statements or SEC filings unless explicitly stated.
  • 6This 8-K serves as official notification of AEP's first-quarter financial results disclosure.

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 period ending March 31, 2013. It incorporates by reference a press release that contains the detailed financial performance data for the first quarter of 2013.

The detailed financial information is contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is the Earnings Press Release dated April 26, 2013, attached to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this press release for specifics on revenues, earnings, and other key financial metrics.

The statement indicates that while the information is being disclosed to the public, it is not subject to the same level of liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as formally 'filed' documents. This is a common practice for earnings releases furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking statements. However, the attached earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) is the document that would typically include management's commentary, outlook, and any forward-looking guidance from AEP regarding future performance.