Summary
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) filed an 8-K on October 23, 2013, to report its financial results for the period ending September 30, 2013. The filing primarily serves to furnish a press release detailing the company's performance, which is incorporated by reference as an exhibit. While the 8-K itself does not provide the specific financial figures, it signals to investors that AEP has publicly disclosed its quarterly earnings. Investors would need to refer to the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed information on revenue, earnings per share, operational highlights, and any forward-looking guidance or commentary provided by management for the third quarter of 2013.
Key Highlights
- 1AEP filed an 8-K on October 23, 2013, to report financial results.
- 2The report covers the period ending September 30, 2013 (third quarter of 2013).
- 3The primary content of the 8-K is a press release detailing the company's financial and operational results.
- 4The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.
- 5This filing is informational, directing investors to the press release for specific financial data.
- 6The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act purposes.
- 7The filing does not include specific financial numbers within the 8-K document itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and disseminate American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s (AEP) financial results for the period ending September 30, 2013. It serves as a formal notification to investors and the public that AEP has released its quarterly earnings.
The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated October 23, 2013, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.
No, the 8-K document itself does not list specific financial figures such as revenue or earnings per share. It only serves as a cover for the press release where those details are provided.
This statement means that while the information is publicly disclosed, it is not subject to the same stringent legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as documents that are formally 'filed' with the SEC. This is a common distinction for earnings press releases furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.