8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 28, 2022)

Filed April 28, 2022For Securities:AEP

Summary

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) filed an 8-K on April 28, 2022, to report its financial results for the period ending March 31, 2022. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release, Exhibit 99.1, which details the company's performance for the first quarter of 2022. Investors should refer to this attached press release for specific operational and financial data, as the 8-K itself serves as a notification of this information rather than a detailed disclosure. The information furnished in this 8-K is being provided for informational purposes and is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into other securities filings unless explicitly stated. This is a standard disclosure practice for earnings releases and ensures that the provided financial information is publicly available and acknowledged by the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1AEP filed an 8-K on April 28, 2022, to report financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2022.
  • 2The primary content of the filing is the press release detailing first-quarter 2022 financial and operational results.
  • 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is incorporated by reference, making it the source for detailed financial performance.
  • 4Information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liabilities or incorporated into other SEC filings unless specified.
  • 5This 8-K serves as a formal announcement and public dissemination of AEP's Q1 2022 earnings.
  • 6Investors need to access Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial metrics and performance commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and make publicly available American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s financial results for the period ending March 31, 2022, by incorporating a press release containing this information.

The detailed financial results are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release attached to and incorporated by reference in this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this press release for specific earnings, revenue, and operational data.

No, this 8-K filing primarily serves to notify investors that AEP has released its quarterly financial results via a press release (Exhibit 99.1). The specific details of the results are within that press release, not elaborated upon within the 8-K document itself.

When information is 'furnished' rather than 'filed' in an 8-K, it generally means the company is providing the information for transparency but is not subject to the same level of liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were officially 'filed'. This is common practice for earnings press releases.