AEP (AEP) CFO Trevor Mihalik receives 7,678 restricted stock units grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MIHALIK TREVOR I reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC Executive VP & CFO Trevor I. Mihalik received a grant of 7,678 restricted stock units of AEP common stock. These units were awarded at a reference price of $130.24 per share and increase his directly held stake to 82,576 units/shares equivalent.

Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive AEP common stock upon vesting. The award vests in three equal installments on February 21, 2027, February 21, 2028, and February 21, 2029, aligning a portion of the CFO’s compensation with long-term company performance.

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^*

MIHALIK TREVOR I

(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 VP & CFO

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		7,678	A	$130.24	82,576	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 Trevor I. Mihalik	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did AEP CFO Trevor Mihalik report on this Form 4 for AEP?

Trevor I. Mihalik, Executive VP & CFO of AEP, reported receiving 7,678 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a right to receive AEP common stock, subject to vesting conditions, and increases his directly held stake to 82,576 units or equivalent shares.

How many AEP restricted stock units were granted to the CFO on February 17, 2026?

On February 17, 2026, AEP’s CFO Trevor Mihalik was granted 7,678 restricted stock units. The grant was recorded at a reference price of $130.24 per share, forming part of his equity-based compensation tied to the company’s future performance and share value.

When do Trevor Mihalik’s newly granted AEP restricted stock units vest?

The 7,678 restricted stock units granted to Trevor Mihalik vest in three equal installments. Vesting dates are February 21, 2027, February 21, 2028, and February 21, 2029, meaning the award becomes deliverable as AEP common stock over three years.

What does each restricted stock unit in this AEP Form 4 represent?

Each restricted stock unit reported in the AEP Form 4 represents a right to receive AEP common stock upon vesting. The units are not immediate shares but convert into common stock over time as vesting conditions on specified future dates are satisfied.

What is Trevor Mihalik’s AEP ownership after this restricted stock unit grant?

Following the 7,678-unit grant, Trevor Mihalik’s total directly held stake is 82,576 units or equivalent shares. This figure reflects his holdings after the reported award and shows the scale of his equity-based alignment with AEP’s long-term performance.

Is the AEP Form 4 transaction a market purchase or a compensation award?

The AEP Form 4 transaction is a compensation award, not a market purchase. It is coded as a grant or other acquisition of 7,678 restricted stock units, awarded as part of executive equity compensation rather than shares bought or sold on the open market.