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Tax withholding on American Electric (NYSE: AEP) RSUs for controller

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American Electric Power’s Controller and Chief Accounting Officer Kate Dixon had a portion of her restricted stock units vest, triggering tax withholding in shares rather than cash. On May 1, 2026, 2,147 restricted stock units from a May 9, 2023 grant vested.

To cover the related tax liability, 636 shares were withheld at a value of $136.91 per share. This is a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. After these mechanics, Dixon directly holds 17,780 shares of American Electric Power common stock.

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Insider Dixon Kate
Role Controller, CAO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Resticted Stock Units 636 $136.91 $87K
Holdings After Transaction: Resticted Stock Units — 17,780 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares withheld for taxes 636 shares Withheld upon RSU vesting on May 1, 2026
Withholding price $136.91 per share Value applied to 636 withheld shares
RSUs vested 2,147 units Portion of May 9, 2023 grant vesting on May 1, 2026
Shares held after transaction 17,780 shares Direct AEP common stock holdings after tax withholding
restricted stock units financial
"A portion of the Reporting Person's restricted stock units (2,147) granted on May 9, 2023, vested"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax liability financial
"636 restricted stock units were withheld to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability"
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
Controller, CAO financial
""officer_title": "Controller, CAO""
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
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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*
Dixon Kate

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Controller, CAO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026
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
Resticted Stock Units05/01/2026F636(1)D$136.9117,780D
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. A portion of the Reporting Person's restricted stock units (2,147) granted on May 9, 2023, vested on May 1, 2026. Upon vesting, 636 restricted stock units were withheld to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability.
Remarks:
/s/ David C. House, Attorney-in-fact for Kate Dixon05/05/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did AEP’s Kate Dixon report in this Form 4 filing?

Kate Dixon reported a tax-withholding disposition related to restricted stock units. On vesting of 2,147 units, 636 shares were withheld at $136.91 per share to satisfy taxes, leaving her with 17,780 directly held shares of American Electric Power.

Did AEP insider Kate Dixon sell shares on the open market in this Form 4?

No, the Form 4 shows shares withheld for taxes, not an open-market sale. When 2,147 restricted stock units vested, 636 shares were automatically withheld to cover her tax liability, a routine compensation-related transaction rather than a discretionary stock sale.

How many AEP restricted stock units vested for Kate Dixon on May 1, 2026?

A total of 2,147 restricted stock units vested for Kate Dixon on May 1, 2026. These units came from a grant dated May 9, 2023, and the vesting triggered an automatic share withholding to cover associated tax obligations on the award’s value.

How many AEP shares were withheld to cover Kate Dixon’s tax liability?

The filing reports that 636 shares were withheld to satisfy Kate Dixon’s tax liability. These shares were valued at $136.91 per share upon vesting of her restricted stock units, reflecting a standard mechanism companies use to remit taxes on equity compensation.

What are Kate Dixon’s AEP share holdings after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the tax-withholding disposition, Kate Dixon directly holds 17,780 shares of American Electric Power. This total reflects her remaining common stock position after 636 shares were withheld when a portion of her restricted stock unit grant vested on May 1, 2026.

What does transaction code “F” mean in Kate Dixon’s AEP Form 4?

Transaction code “F” indicates shares were disposed of to pay an exercise price or tax liability. In this case, it marks 636 shares withheld to cover taxes upon vesting of restricted stock units, rather than an active decision to sell shares on the open market.