AEP (AEP) EVP Johannes Eckert granted 2,879 restricted stock units vesting through 2029

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eckert Johannes G reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC Executive Vice President Johannes G. Eckert received a grant of 2,879 restricted stock units (RSUs) on February 17, 2026. Each RSU represents a right to receive AEP common stock upon vesting. The units vest in three equal installments on February 21, 2027, February 21, 2028, and February 21, 2029. After this award, Eckert directly holds 4,954 RSUs.

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^*

Eckert Johannes G

(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	4,954	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 Johannes G. Eckert	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AEP Executive Vice President Johannes G. Eckert report?

Johannes G. Eckert reported receiving 2,879 restricted stock units in AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC. These RSUs are an equity award, not an open-market stock purchase, and will convert into AEP common shares only as they vest over the coming years.

How many AEP restricted stock units does Johannes G. Eckert hold after this Form 4?

After the reported award, Johannes G. Eckert directly holds 4,954 restricted stock units in AEP. This total includes the new grant of 2,879 RSUs, which will vest in three annual installments if the applicable vesting conditions are satisfied.

When do the 2,879 AEP restricted stock units granted to Johannes G. Eckert 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 releases one-third of the award as AEP common stock, subject to the terms of the grant.

What does each restricted stock unit granted to Johannes G. Eckert represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a right to receive one share of AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC common stock upon vesting. No shares are issued immediately; instead, stock is delivered as the RSUs vest on the scheduled future dates specified in the award.

Was the AEP Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or an equity award?

The AEP Form 4 reported an equity award, not a market purchase. Johannes G. Eckert acquired 2,879 restricted stock units through a grant categorized as a “grant, award, or other acquisition,” with future vesting dates determining when shares will actually be delivered.