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AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 28, 2016)

Filed July 28, 2016For Securities:AEP

Summary

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) filed an 8-K on July 28, 2016, to report its financial results for the period ending June 30, 2016. The filing primarily consists of a press release detailing the company's operational and financial performance for the second quarter of 2016. Investors should review this press release for specific financial metrics, earnings per share, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by AEP management.

Key Highlights

  • 1AEP reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2016 via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release dated July 28, 2016, containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3This 8-K is filed under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 4The information furnished in this report is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5The press release is the primary document for investors seeking specific Q2 2016 financial performance details.
  • 6Investors are encouraged to examine Exhibit 99.1 for the full scope of AEP's Q2 2016 financial disclosures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s financial results for the second quarter of 2016. It includes a press release with the detailed financial performance for the period ending June 30, 2016.

The specific financial details for AEP's Q2 2016 performance are contained within the press release, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for earnings per share, revenue, and other key financial metrics.

No, the information furnished in this 8-K, including the press release, is specifically stated as not being 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed documents under that section.

While the 8-K itself does not contain extensive forward-looking statements, the incorporated press release (Exhibit 99.1) likely includes management's commentary on the results and potentially provides forward-looking guidance or outlook for the company. Investors should carefully read the press release for such information.