Summary
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) filed an 8-K on January 28, 2016, to report its financial results for the period ending December 31, 2015. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release detailing the company's fourth quarter and full-year 2015 performance. Investors should review this press release for specific operational and financial condition updates, as the 8-K itself is largely a transmittal document for this more detailed financial disclosure.
Key Highlights
- 1The 8-K filing on January 28, 2016, primarily serves to report AEP's financial results for the period ending December 31, 2015.
- 2The core of the disclosure is a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing details on the company's fourth quarter and full-year 2015 financial performance.
- 3The filing is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
- 4The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal liabilities as a formally filed document.
- 5The press release, which contains the actual financial results and operational commentary, is incorporated by reference into this 8-K.
- 6Investors seeking specific financial figures, earnings per share, revenue, and management's commentary on the 2015 performance should refer to the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s financial results for the period ending December 31, 2015, by incorporating a press release that details its fourth quarter and full-year 2015 performance.
The detailed financial results and operational commentary for 2015 are contained in the press release dated January 28, 2016, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You should review this exhibit for specific financial data.
No, the information provided in this 8-K, including the attached press release, is being 'furnished' and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same liability implications as formally filed documents.
While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the metrics, the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) typically includes key financial data such as earnings per share (EPS), operating revenue, net income, and management's discussion and analysis of the company's financial condition and results of operations for the fourth quarter and full year of 2015.