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Director at American Electric Power (AEP) reports new phantom stock grant

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Tucker Sara Martinez reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

American Electric Power director Sara Martinez Tucker reported routine compensation-related equity activity. She received a grant of phantom stock units under the AEP Stock Unit Accumulation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, tied in value to AEP common stock. These phantom units represent the right to receive the cash value of AEP shares after she leaves the Board, and may be shifted into alternative investments within the plan. Following these updates, her holdings include 1,815 shares of common stock and a deferred phantom stock account linked to AEP’s share price.

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Insider Tucker Sara Martinez
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Phantom Stock Units 0 $136.81 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Phantom Stock Units — 32,579 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 1,815 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Amounts shown represent value in AEP Stock Plan under the AEP Stock Unit Accumulation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. Each share of phantom stock represents the right to receive the cash value of one share of AEP common stock. Shares of phantom stock are payable in cash or shares following termination of the reporting person's service on the Board. The reporting person may transfer the phantom stock in the AEP Stock Plan account into an alternative investment account at any time. Was AEP Stock Price at the time of the transaction.
Common shares held 1,815 shares Total AEP common stock directly owned after transactions
Phantom stock units held 32,579 units Total phantom stock units after grant under directors’ plan
Underlying common stock 310 shares Common stock referenced by the phantom stock derivative position
AEP stock price at grant $136.81 per share AEP stock price at time of phantom stock transaction
Phantom Stock Units financial
"Amounts shown represent value in AEP Stock Plan under the AEP Stock Unit Accumulation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. Each share of phantom stock represents the right to receive the cash value of one share of AEP common stock."
Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.
AEP Stock Unit Accumulation Plan for Non-Employee Directors financial
"Amounts shown represent value in AEP Stock Plan under the AEP Stock Unit Accumulation Plan for Non-Employee Directors."
alternative investment account financial
"The reporting person may transfer the phantom stock in the AEP Stock Plan account into an alternative investment account at any time."
cash value of one share financial
"Each share of phantom stock represents the right to receive the cash value of one share of AEP common stock."
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Tucker Sara Martinez
(Last)(First)(Middle)
1 RIVERSIDE PLAZA
(Street)
COLUMBUS OHIO 43215
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock1,815D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Phantom Stock Units(1)$006/30/2026A0(1) (2) (2)Common Stock310(1)$136.81(3)32,579D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Amounts shown represent value in AEP Stock Plan under the AEP Stock Unit Accumulation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. Each share of phantom stock represents the right to receive the cash value of one share of AEP common stock.
2. Shares of phantom stock are payable in cash or shares following termination of the reporting person's service on the Board. The reporting person may transfer the phantom stock in the AEP Stock Plan account into an alternative investment account at any time.
3. Was AEP Stock Price at the time of the transaction.
Remarks:
/s/ David C. House, Attorney-in-Fact for Sara Martinez Tucker07/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did AEP director Sara Martinez Tucker report in this Form 4 for AEP?

She reported a grant of phantom stock units as director compensation and updated holdings. These units track AEP’s share price and are payable in cash or shares after her Board service ends.

How many AEP common shares does Sara Martinez Tucker hold after the reported transactions?

After the reported transactions, she holds 1,815 shares of AEP common stock directly. This figure reflects her updated ownership position in the company’s common stock as of the transaction date disclosed.

What are phantom stock units in the AEP Stock Unit Accumulation Plan for Non-Employee Directors?

Phantom stock units represent the value of AEP common stock rather than actual shares. Each unit entitles the director to receive the cash value of one AEP share, generally after Board service ends, under the non-employee directors’ plan.

When are AEP phantom stock units payable to Sara Martinez Tucker?

Phantom stock units are payable in cash or shares following her termination of service on AEP’s Board. This structure defers compensation and links its value to AEP’s common stock performance over time.

Can AEP phantom stock in the director’s account be moved to other investments?

Yes. The filing states the reporting person may transfer phantom stock in the AEP Stock Plan account into an alternative investment account at any time, providing flexibility in how deferred compensation is allocated.

How many phantom stock units does Sara Martinez Tucker hold after this AEP Form 4?

After this transaction, she holds 32,579 phantom stock units linked to AEP common stock. These units track the company’s share price and are part of her deferred director compensation package.