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AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC — fact timeline

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.

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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.”
Material Agreements

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC entered into Stock Purchase Agreement with Liberty Utilities Co., a subsidiary of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (effective 2021-10-26).

“On October 26, 2021, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP), AEP Transmission Company, LLC (AEPTCo) and Liberty Utilities Co., a subsidiary of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (Liberty) entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement”
Debt Financings

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC amended credit facility of $1,000,000,000 with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association at variable interest rate maturing March 2025.

“On March 31, 2023, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (“AEP”) amended and extended an existing credit agreement, a two-year $1,000,000,000 facility, by extending the maturity from March 2024 to March 2025 (the “Credit Agreement”).”

Kate Sturgess was elected as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“On March 8, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors elected Kate Sturgess to serve as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller of the Company, effective May 9, 2023.”

Joseph M. Buonaiuto departed as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“On March 13, 2023, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (the “Company” or “AEP”) announced that Joseph M. Buonaiuto, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, will retire on June 30, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC reported 2023 results: EPS $5.19 to $5.39 per share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“EARNINGS GUIDANCE AEP management reaffirms its 2023 operating earnings guidance range of $5.19 to $5.39 per share.”
Governance Changes

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC: Added procedural and informational requirements for shareholders using the Universal Proxy Rule (Rule 14a-19) (effective 2022-12-06).

“On December 6, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (the “Company”) adopted amendments to the By-Laws (the “By-Laws”) of the Company, effective December 6, 2022, principally to add procedural and informational requirements for shareholders that intend to use the Securities and Exchange Commission's Rule 14a-19 ("Universal Proxy Rule") promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.”

Julia A. Sloat was appointed as Director at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“Ms. Sloat was appointed by the Board to fill the newly created directorship and also was appointed to the Policy Committee of the Board, each effective January 1, 2023.”

Julia A. Sloat changed role as Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“Julia A. Sloat will become Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2023.”

Nicholas K. Akins was elected as Executive Chair of the Board at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“On August 5, 2022, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company elected Mr. Akins as Executive Chair of the Board, effective January 1, 2023.”

Julia A. Sloat was elected as President and Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“Julia A. Sloat would be elected President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of August 10, 2022, and as its President and Chief Executive Officer, effective as of January 1, 2023”

Nicholas K. Akins was elected as Executive Chair of the Board at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“Mr. Akins would be elected as Executive Chair of the Board of Directors of the Company (“Board”), effective January 1, 2023”

Nicholas K. Akins resigned as Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“Nicholas K. Akins, Chair of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of AEP, would resign as President of the Company effective August 10, 2022, and, effective as of December 31, 2022, resign as Chief Executive Officer of the Company”

Ann P. Kelly was elected as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“the Company’s Board of Directors elected Ann P. Kelly to serve as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of November 30, 2022.”

Julia A. Sloat changed role as Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“Ms. Sloat will continue to serve as President of the Company and, as previously announced, will serve as its Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2023.”

Julia A. Sloat resigned as Chief Financial Officer at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“Julia A. Sloat will resign as Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective November 29, 2022.”

Lisa M. Barton departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer will be eliminated, resulting in Lisa M. Barton separating from service with the Company.”

Peggy I. Simmons was elected as Executive Vice President - Utilities at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“The Board of Directors also elected Peggy I. Simmons Executive Vice President - Utilities effective September 22, 2022.”

Christian T. Beam was elected as Executive Vice President - Energy Services at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“The Board of Directors also elected Christian T. Beam Executive Vice President - Energy Services effective September 22, 2022.”

Greg B. Hall was elected as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“Greg B. Hall has been elected by the Company’s Board of Directors Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of the Company effective September 22, 2022.”

Julia A. Sloat was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“and as its President and Chief Executive Officer, effective as of January 1, 2023.”

Julia A. Sloat was appointed as President and Chief Financial Officer at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“on August 5, 2022, the Board appointed Julia A. Sloat, the Company’s current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to serve as its President and Chief Financial Officer, effective as of August 10, 2022”

Nicholas K. Akins was elected as Executive Chair at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“effective January 1, 2023, Mr. Akins was elected Executive Chair of the Board of Directors of the Company (“Board”) for a transition period”

Nicholas K. Akins resigned as Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“effective as of December 31, 2022, he will resign from his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Company.”

Nicholas K. Akins resigned as President at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“On August 5, 2022, Nicholas K. Akins, Chair of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (“AEP” or the “Company”), notified the Company that he will resign as President of the Company effective August 10, 2022”

David J. Anderson resigned as director at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“In addition, on June 16, 2022, David J. Anderson notified the Board that he would resign from the Board effective as of June 21, 2022.”

Donna A. James was elected as director at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“On June 21, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Donna A. James to serve as a director of the Company effective June 22, 2022.”

Lewis Von Thaer was elected as director at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“the Board of Directors of AEP elected Benjamin G. S. Fowke III and Lewis Von Thaer to serve as directors of the Company effective February 22, 2022.”

Benjamin G. S. Fowke III was elected as director at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“the Board of Directors of AEP elected Benjamin G. S. Fowke III and Lewis Von Thaer to serve as directors of the Company effective February 22, 2022.”

Stephen S. Rasmussen resigned as Director at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“On February 16, 2022, Stephen S. Rasmussen notified the Board that he would resign from the Board effective as of February 21, 2022.”

Lewis Von Thaer was elected as Director at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“On February 22, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Benjamin G. S. Fowke III and Lewis Von Thaer to serve as directors of the Company effective February 22, 2022.”

Benjamin G. S. Fowke III was elected as Director at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC.

“On February 22, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Benjamin G. S. Fowke III and Lewis Von Thaer to serve as directors of the Company effective February 22, 2022.”

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