[Form 4] AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Alicia R. Knapp, Executive Vice President of American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP), reported acquisitions of restricted stock units on 09/29/2025. She received 4,136 RSUs that vest in three equal installments on February 21 of 2026, 2027 and 2028 and 5,875 RSUs that vest in three equal installments on October 1 of 2026, 2027 and 2028, for a total of 10,011 RSUs. Each RSU is reported at a price of $109.78. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/30/2025.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Officer purchase of 10,011 RSUs aligns compensation with shareholder value and creates potential future dilution when vested.

The report documents non-derivative grants of 10,011 restricted stock units to an executive, split into two award grants with distinct vesting schedules in February and October across 2026-2028. The RSUs are reported at $109.78 per unit, reflecting the grant valuation for reporting purposes. These awards are compensation-based and will convert to common shares upon vesting, increasing outstanding shares only upon settlement. No options, dispositions, or cash purchases are disclosed. Impact on near-term EPS is likely limited until vesting and settlement occur.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Grants follow standard multi-year vesting schedules, indicating retention-focused compensation with customary reporting compliance.

The Form 4 shows time-based RSUs that vest in equal tranches over three years for each grant, a common approach to align executive incentives with long-term performance. The filing identifies the reporting person as an officer and discloses the total post-transaction beneficial ownership of 10,011 RSUs. The form is properly signed by an attorney-in-fact, consistent with procedural norms. No departures, accelerated vesting, or derivative transactions are reported.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Knapp Alicia R

Role Executive Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Resticted Stock Units	4,136	$109.78	$454K
Grant/Award	Resticted Stock Units	5,875	$109.78	$645K

Holdings After Transaction: Resticted Stock Units — 4,136 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive AEP common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on February 21, 2026, February 21, 2027, and February 21, 2028. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive AEP common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on October 1, 2026, October 1, 2027, and October 1, 2028.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Knapp Alicia 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)
09/29/2025

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)	09/29/2025		A		4,136	A	$109.78	4,136	D
Resticted Stock Units(2)	09/29/2025		A		5,875	A	$109.78	10,011	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 contingent right to receive AEP common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on February 21, 2026, February 21, 2027, and February 21, 2028.

2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive AEP common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on October 1, 2026, October 1, 2027, and October 1, 2028.

Remarks:

	/s/ David C. House, Attorney-in-Fact for Alicia R. Knapp	09/30/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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