Source-grounded facts extracted from AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC entered into Underwriting Agreement with BofA Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters valued at underwriters agreed to buy 23,543,308 shares at $124.968 per share (effective 2026-05-12).
“In connection with the Original Forward Sale Agreements and the Additional Forward Sale Agreements (each, a “Forward Sale Agreement” and collectively, the “Forward Sale Agreements”), the Company entered into an Underwriting Agreement (as defined herein) with BofA Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named therein, BofA Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as forward sellers, and the Forward Purchasers, pursuant to which the Forward Purchasers borrowed from third parties and sold to the underwriters an aggregate of 23,543,308 shares.”
Material Agreements
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC entered into Forward Sale Agreements with Bank of America, N.A., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC valued at forward sale price initially $124.968 per share; 23,543,308 shares aggregate (effective 2026-05-12).
“On May 12, 2026, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into separate forward sale agreements relating to 20,472,442 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $6.50 per share, documented under individual confirmations subject to separate master agreements and incorporating certain other terms (together, the “Original Forward Sale Agreements”) with each of Bank of America, N.A., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, acting in their capacity as forward purchasers (the “Forward Purchasers”).”
Earnings Releases
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC reported first-quarter 2026 results: revenue $6,020 million, net income $874 million, EPS $1.61 per share. Guidance reaffirmed.
“• Accelerating demand drives five-year capital plan to $78 billion, with line of sight to over $10 billion in additional investment anticipated • New capital plan additions of $6 billion raise the expected operating earnings CAGR to greater than 9% through 2030 COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 5, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today reported first-quarter 2026”
Governance Changes
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC: Amendment to By-Laws to change the effective date of the Committee Name Amendment from July 1, 2026 to May 1, 2026 (effective 2026-04-28).
“On April 28, 2026, the Board adopted an amendment to the By-Laws to change the effective date of the Committee Name Amendment to May 1, 2026.”
Governance Changes
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC: Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation to increase authorized shares of common stock from 600,000,000 to 900,000,000 (effective 2026-04-29).
“American Electric Power Company, Inc. (the “Company”) held its annual meeting of shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on April 28, 2026, at which the shareholders of the Company approved an amendment of the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”) to increase the authorized number of shares of common stock, par value of $6.50 per share , from 600,000,000 shares to 900,000,000 shares. The amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation will become effective upon the filing of a Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Amendment”) with the Secretary of State of the State of New York.”
Governance Changes
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC: Amended Section 17 of By-Laws to rename Committee on Directors and Corporate Governance to Nomination, Governance & Compensation Committee (effective 2026-07-01).
“On December 22, 2025, the Board adopted amendments to the By-Laws (the “By-Laws”) of the Company, effective July 1, 2026, to update Section 17 of the By-Laws to reflect a change in the name of the Committee on Directors and Corporate Governance to Nomination, Governance & Compensation Committee.”
Material Agreements
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC terminated Director Appointment and Nomination Agreement with Icahn Group (effective 2025-12-22).
“Pursuant to the execution of the Board Observer Agreement (as discussed under Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K), the Company and the Icahn Group agreed to terminate the Director Appointment and Nomination Agreement (the “Nomination Agreement”), dated as of February 12, 2024, by and among the Icahn Group, the Company and, solely with respect to the provisions applicable to the New Independent Director (as defined in the Nomination Agreement), the New Independent Director. The termination of the Nomination Agreement was effective as of December 22, 2025.”
Material Agreements
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC entered into Board Observer Agreement with Carl C. Icahn, Icahn Partners LP, Icahn Partners Master Fund LP, Icahn Enterprises G.P. Inc., Icahn Enterprises Holdings L.P., IPH GP LLC, Icahn Capital LP, Icahn Onshore LP, Icahn Offshore LP and Beckton Corp (collectively, the "Icahn Group") and Andrew J. Teno (effective 2025-12-22).
“On December 22, 2025, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (“American Electric Power,” “AEP” or the “Company”) entered into a Board Observer Agreement (the “Board Observer Agreement”) with Carl C. Icahn, Icahn Partners LP, Icahn Partners Master Fund LP, Icahn Enterprises G.P. Inc., Icahn Enterprises Holdings L.P., IPH GP LLC, Icahn Capital LP, Icahn Onshore LP, Icahn Offshore LP and Beckton Corp (collectively, the “Icahn Group”) and Andrew J. Teno.”
David Feinberg departed as executive vice president and general counsel at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“David Feinberg will cease serving as AEP’s executive vice president and general counsel, effective July 13, 2025.”
Therace M. Risch resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“On March 17, 2025, Therace M. Risch, Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer of American Electric Power Company, Inc. ("Company"), notified the Company that she would resign from her position effective April 1, 2025.”
Donna A. James departed as Director at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“On February 18, 2025, Donna A. James, a member of the Board of Directors ("Board") of American Electric Power Company, Inc. ("Company"), notified the Board that she would not stand for re-election to the Board at the Company's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”
Charles E. Zebula changed role as Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“Charles E. Zebula notified the Company that he will resign as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective January 19, 2025 and (ii) the transition of Charles E. Zebula to the role of Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer effective as of January 20, 2025 until his expected retirement from the Company in March 2025.”
Trevor I. Mihalik was elected as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“On January 6, 2025, Trevor I. Mihalik was elected Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (“AEP” or the “Company”) effective as of January 20, 2025.”
Peggy I. Simmons departed as Executive Vice President - Regulatory and Chief Administrative Officer at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“On October 31, 2024, the Company announced that, effective October 31, 2024, the position of Executive Vice President - Regulatory and Chief Administrative Officer will be eliminated, resulting in Peggy I. Simmons separating from service with the Company.”
Christian T. Beam was elected as Executive Vice President – Senior Advisor at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“Effective October 31, 2024, Mr. Beam resigned as Executive Vice President – Energy Services of the Company and has been elected as Executive Vice President – Senior Advisor of the Service Corporation effective November 1, 2024.”
Kelly J. Ferneau was elected as Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“The Board of Directors also elected Kelly J. Ferneau as Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer effective November 1, 2024.”
Q. Shane Lies was elected as Executive Vice President – Projects and Services at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“On October 31, 2024, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Q. Shane Lies resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer of the company effective October 31, 2024 and has been elected by the Company’s Board of Directors as Executive Vice President – Projects and Services of the Company effective November 1, 2024.”
Peggy I. Simmons was elected as Executive Vice President - Regulatory and Chief Administrative Officer at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“On August 26, 2024, the Board of Directors of American Electric Power Company Inc. (“AEP” or “Company”) elected Peggy I. Simmons to serve as AEP’s Executive Vice President - Regulatory and Chief Administrative Officer effective as of September 1, 2024.”
Benjamin G. S. Fowke was elected as Senior Advisor at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“Also on June 24, 2024, Benjamin G. S. Fowke notified the Company that he will resign as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Interim President effective July 31, 2024. Effective August 1, 2024, Mr. Fowke was elected Senior Advisor by the Board for a transition period to be determined by the Board, and during that transition period he will continue to serve as an executive and employee of the Company.”
William J. Fehrman was elected as director at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“Mr. Fehrman also was elected to serve as a director of the Company effective August 1, 2024.”
William J. Fehrman was elected as Chief Executive Officer and President at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“On June 24, 2024, William J. Fehrman was elected Chief Executive Officer and President of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (“AEP” or the “Company”) effective as of August 1, 2024.”
Earnings Releases
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC updated its 2024 guidance (reaffirmed).
“AEP management reaffirms its 2024 operating earnings guidance range to $5.53 to $5.73 per share.”
Earnings Releases
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC reported First Quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $5.0 billion, net income $1,003.1 million, EPS $1.91 per share. Guidance reaffirmed.
“AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER Preliminary, unaudited results First Quarter ended March 31, 2024 2023 Variance Revenue ($ in billions): 5.0 4.7 0.3 Earnings ($ in millions): GAAP 1,003.1 397.0 606.1 Operating (non-GAAP) 670.4 571.6 98.8 EPS ($): GAAP 1.91 0.77 1.14 Operating (non-GAAP) 1.27 1.11 0.16 EPS based on 527 million shares 1Q 2024, 514 million shares 1Q 2023.”
Debt Financings
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC amended credit facility of $5,000,000,000 with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent at variable interest rate maturing due in March 2029.
“and (ii) a five-year $4,000,000,000 facility due in March 2027 was amended and restated to become a five-year $5,000,000,000 facility due in March 2029”
Debt Financings
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC amended credit facility of $1,000,000,000 with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent at variable interest rate maturing due in March 2027.
“On March 28, 2024, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (“AEP”) amended and restated two existing credit agreements: (i) a two-year $1,000,000,000 facility due in March 2025 was amended and restated to become a three-year facility due in March 2027”
Earnings Releases
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC reported FY 2024 results: EPS $5.53 to $5.73 per share. Guidance reaffirmed.
“AEP management reaffirms its 2024 operating earnings guidance range of $5.53 to $5.73 per share.”
Earnings Releases
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC reported FY 2023 results: revenue $19.0 billion, net income $2,208.1 million, EPS $4.26.
Benjamin G. S. Fowke, III was appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer and President at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“Effective February 26, 2024, Benjamin G. S. Fowke, III, who has served on the Board since February 2022, was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer and President.”
Julia A. Sloat was removed as Chief Executive Officer and President at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“On February 20, 2024, following discussions with Julia A. Sloat, Chair, Chief Executive Officer and President of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (“Company”), the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company determined to remove Ms. Sloat from her roles as Chair, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, effective February 25, 2024.”
Julia A. Sloat was removed as Chair at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“On February 20, 2024, following discussions with Julia A. Sloat, Chair, Chief Executive Officer and President of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (“Company”), the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company determined to remove Ms. Sloat from her roles as Chair, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, effective February 25, 2024.”
Restructurings & Charges
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC announced a impairment with charges of approximately $222 million affecting APCo and WPCo (Appalachian Power Company and Wheeling Power Company).
“As a result of the WVPSC's final order, AEP anticipates recording a pretax, non-cash disallowance of approximately $222 million (approximately $127 million attributable to APCo and approximately $95 million attributable to WPCo) in the fourth quarter of 2023.”
Restructurings & Charges
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC announced a impairment with charges of anticipates recording a pretax, non-cash disallowance ranging from $80 million to $90 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 affecting SWEPCo Turk Plant.
“As a result of the PUCT’s approval of the preliminary order, SWEPCo believes it is probable the PUCT will disallow capitalized AFUDC in excess of the Texas Capital Cost Cap and anticipates recording a pretax, non-cash disallowance ranging from $80 million to $90 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.”
Earnings Releases
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC reported Third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue 5.3, net income $954 million, EPS $1.83 per share. Guidance reaffirmed.
“of $1.83 per share; operating earnings of $1.77 per share • 2023 operating earnings (non-GAAP) guidance range narrowed to $5.24 to $5.34 per share, midpoint maintained at $5.29 • Long-term growth rate of 6% to 7% and FFO/Debt target of 14% to 15% reaffirmed AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER Preliminary, unaudited results Third Quarter ended September 30,”
Ann P. Kelly was terminated as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“On October 2, 2023, the Company announced that, effective September 29, 2023, Ann P. Kelly’s employment was terminated as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.”
Charles E. Zebula was elected as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“On September 29, 2023, the Board of Directors of American Electric Power Company Inc. (“AEP” or “Company”) elected Charles E. Zebula to serve as AEP’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of September 30, 2023.”
Paul Chodak, III retired as Executive Vice President - Generation at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“On September 15, 2023, Paul Chodak, III, Executive Vice President - Generation of American Electric Power Service Corporation, a wholly-owned service company subsidiary of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP), indicated his intention to retire from AEP effective October 13, 2023.”
Julia A. Sloat was elected as Chair of the Board at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“the Board elected Julia A. Sloat to serve as Chair of the Board effective October 2, 2023”
Nicholas K. Akins departed as Executive Chair of the Board at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“Nicholas K. Akins notified the Board that he would retire from his position as Executive Chair of the Board and resign from the Board effective as of October 1, 2023.”
Oliver G. Richard III resigned as director at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“Oliver G. Richard, III notified the Board that he would resign from the Board effective as of August 17, 2023.”
Daniel G. Stoddard was elected as director at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.
“the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Daniel G. Stoddard to serve as a director of the Company effective August 17, 2023.”
Earnings Releases
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC updated its 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).
“AEP management reaffirmed its 2023 operating earnings guidance range of $5.19 to $5.39 per share.”
Earnings Releases
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC updated its the first quarter ended March 31, 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC: Eliminated supermajority voting provisions from the Bylaws (effective 2023-04-25).
“Effective April 25, 2023, the Board of Directors (the "Board") and shareholders of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (the “Company”) amended the Company’s Bylaws to eliminate the supermajority voting provisions.”
Shareholder Votes
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on frequency of holding advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2023-04-25 meeting.
“Proposal 5 The Company’s shareholders approved the advisory vote on frequency of holding an advisory vote on executive compensation as set forth below: Votes For One Year Votes For Two Years Votes for Three Years Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 380,680,975 1,089,562 3,842,658 1,602,898 59,732,137”
Shareholder Votes
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2023-04-25 meeting.
“Proposal 4 The Company’s shareholders approved the advisory vote on executive compensation as set forth below: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 367,177,208 18,026,904 2,012,845 59,732,137”
Shareholder Votes
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC shareholders approved Amendment to Bylaws to eliminate supermajority voting provisions at the 2023-04-25 meeting.
“Proposal 3 The Company’s shareholders approved an amendment to the Company's Bylaws to eliminate supermajority voting provisions as set forth below: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 381,358,572 4,057,649 1,801,028 59,732,137”
Shareholder Votes
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2023 fiscal year at the 2023-04-25 meeting.
“Proposal 2 The Company’s shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2023 fiscal year as set forth below: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions 444,945,700 1,280,929 722,637”
Shareholder Votes
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC shareholders approved Election of twelve individuals to the Board at the 2023-04-25 meeting.
“Proposal 1 The Company’s shareholders elected twelve individuals to the Board as set forth below: Name Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Nicholas K. Akins 350,927,326 35,382,119 907,804 59,732,137 J. Barnie Beasley, Jr. 379,860,972 6,353,324 1,002,953 59,732,137 Benjamin G.S. Fowke, III 363,285,245 23,025,510 906,494 59,732,137 Art A. Garcia 340,215,479 46,010,429 991,341 59,732,137 Linda A. Goodspeed 377,687,767 8,645,800 883,682 59,732,137 Donna A. James 374,413,645 11,852,400 951,204 59,732,137 Sandra Beach Lin 361,069,089 25,304,747 843,413 59,732,137 Margaret M. McCarthy 381,719,874 4,583,263 914,093 59,732,137 Oliver G. Richard, III 378,572,133 7,667,593 977,225 59,732,137 Daryl Roberts 383,120,166 3,069,972 1,027,111 59,732,137 Julia A. Sloat 382,785,357 3,480,819 951,073 59,732,137 Sara Martinez Tucker 346,426,641 39,900,708 889,900 59,732,137 Lewis Von Thaer 383,652,039 2,568,226 996,977 59,732,137”
Material Agreements
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC terminated Mutual Termination Agreement with Liberty Utilities Co., a subsidiary of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (effective 2023-04-17).
“On April 17, 2023, AEP, AEPTCo and Liberty entered into a Mutual Termination Agreement (Termination Agreement) pursuant to which the Stock Purchase Agreement was terminated effective April 17, 2023.”
Facts are extracted by an LLM and gated to those whose source quote is present verbatim in the filing text. Coverage is best-effort while backfill and monitoring mature; this is not yet a full-market index. See methodology.