AEP (AEP) EVP Phillip Ulrich awarded 2,879 restricted stock units vesting through 2029

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ulrich Phillip R. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

American Electric Power Executive Vice President Phillip R. Ulrich received a grant of 2,879 restricted stock units on AEP common stock. Each unit represents a right to receive one share upon vesting. The award vests in three equal installments on February 21, 2027, February 21, 2028, and February 21, 2029.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Ulrich Phillip R.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1 RIVERSIDE PLAZA

(Street)

COLUMBUS OH 43215

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC [ AEP ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Vice President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/17/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Resticted Stock Units(1)	02/17/2026		A		2,879	A	$130.24	40,476	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a right to receive AEP common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on February 21, 2027, February 21, 2028, and February 21, 2029.

Remarks:

	/s/ David C. House, Attorney-in-fact for Phillip R. Ulrich	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AEP Executive Vice President Phillip R. Ulrich report?

Phillip R. Ulrich reported receiving 2,879 restricted stock units in American Electric Power common stock. These units are part of his equity compensation and are scheduled to vest over three years, aligning his interests with long-term shareholder value.

When do Phillip R. Ulrich’s AEP restricted stock units vest?

The 2,879 restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on February 21, 2027, February 21, 2028, and February 21, 2029. Each vesting date delivers AEP common shares, rewarding continued service and long-term performance.

What does each restricted stock unit granted to Phillip R. Ulrich at AEP represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a right to receive one share of American Electric Power common stock upon vesting. This structure ties a portion of the executive’s compensation to the company’s share performance over time.

How many AEP shares are covered by Phillip R. Ulrich’s new restricted stock unit award?

The award covers 2,879 restricted stock units tied to AEP common stock. As the units vest across the three scheduled dates, Ulrich will receive an equivalent number of AEP shares, assuming all vesting conditions are satisfied.

Is Phillip R. Ulrich’s Form 4 transaction a purchase or an award of AEP stock?

The Form 4 shows an award of 2,879 restricted stock units, not an open-market purchase. The transaction code “A” denotes a grant or other acquisition as part of his compensation package at American Electric Power.