AEP executive granted 4,798 restricted stock units

Knapp Alicia R reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Knapp Alicia R reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC reported that executive Alicia R. Knapp, President Nuclear Development, received a grant of 4,798 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a right to receive AEP common stock and vests in three equal installments on February 21, 2027, February 21, 2028, and February 21, 2029. After this award, her directly owned restricted stock units total 14,892.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 4,798 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Knapp Alicia R

Role President Nuclear Development

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Resticted Stock Units	4,798	$130.24	$625K

Holdings After Transaction: Resticted Stock Units — 14,892 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. 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.

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What insider transaction did AEP executive Alicia R. Knapp report?

Alicia R. Knapp reported receiving 4,798 restricted stock units in AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC. These units are a form of equity compensation that convert into AEP common shares upon vesting over several future dates, aligning her interests with long-term company performance.

How many AEP restricted stock units does Alicia R. Knapp hold after this grant?

After the latest grant, Alicia R. Knapp holds 14,892 restricted stock units in AEP. This total reflects her direct equity-based compensation, which will convert into AEP common stock as the awards vest according to the specified multi-year schedule.

When do Alicia R. Knapp’s new AEP restricted stock units vest?

The 4,798 new restricted stock units vest in three equal parts on February 21, 2027, February 21, 2028, and February 21, 2029. This staggered vesting structure encourages long-term retention and ties compensation to AEP’s performance over several years.

What does each AEP restricted stock unit granted to Alicia R. Knapp represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a right to receive one share of AEP common stock upon vesting. The units do not become actual shares until the vesting dates are reached, at which point they convert into common stock for the executive.

Is Alicia R. Knapp’s AEP equity award a purchase or a grant?

The 4,798 restricted stock units reported for Alicia R. Knapp are a grant, not an open-market purchase. They are categorized as a grant, award, or other acquisition of equity compensation provided by AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC as part of her executive pay package.

What role does Alicia R. Knapp hold at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC?

Alicia R. Knapp serves as President Nuclear Development at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC. Her position involves leadership responsibilities related to nuclear development activities, and the reported restricted stock unit grant forms part of her overall executive compensation structure at AEP.

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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^*

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)
	President Nuclear Development

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		4,798	A	$130.24	14,892	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 Alicia R. Knapp	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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