AEP (AEP) executive Knapp has RSUs vest and 416 shares withheld for tax

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Electric Power executive Alicia R. Knapp, President Nuclear Development, reported a routine tax-withholding disposition related to equity compensation. On February 21, 2026, 1,390 restricted stock units vested from a prior grant, and 416 units were automatically withheld to cover her tax liability at a value of $132.03 per share. After this non-market transaction, she directly holds 14,476 shares of American Electric Power common stock.

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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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^*

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)
02/23/2026

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
Common Stock	02/23/2026		F		416(1)	D	$132.03	14,476	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. A portion of the reporting person's restricted stock units (1,390) granted on September 29, 2025, vested on February 21, 2026. Upon vesting, 416 restricted stock units were withheld to satisfy the reporting person's tax liability.

Remarks:

	/s/ David C. House, Attorney-in-Fact for Alicia R. Knapp	02/25/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

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

Alicia R. Knapp reported a tax-withholding disposition of 416 American Electric Power shares. These shares were withheld when 1,390 restricted stock units vested, covering her tax liability rather than representing an open-market sale of stock.

Was Alicia R. Knapp’s AEP transaction an open-market stock sale?

No. The Form 4 shows a tax-withholding disposition, code F, where 416 shares were withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units. This satisfied her tax obligations and did not involve selling shares on the open market to third-party buyers.

How many AEP restricted stock units vested for Alicia R. Knapp?

A total of 1,390 restricted stock units granted to Alicia R. Knapp vested on February 21, 2026. From this vesting, 416 units were withheld to pay taxes, while the remaining vested units contributed to her ongoing equity ownership position in American Electric Power.

What price per share was used for Alicia R. Knapp’s AEP tax withholding?

The tax-withholding disposition for Alicia R. Knapp was recorded at $132.03 per share. This price applied to the 416 shares withheld when her restricted stock units vested and was used for calculating the value covering her tax liability on the award.

How many AEP shares does Alicia R. Knapp own after the reported transaction?

Following the tax-withholding disposition, Alicia R. Knapp directly owns 14,476 shares of American Electric Power common stock. This figure reflects her holdings after 416 vested restricted stock units were withheld to satisfy tax obligations associated with her equity grant.

What does transaction code F mean in Alicia R. Knapp’s AEP Form 4?

Transaction code F indicates payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. In this case, 416 American Electric Power shares from vested restricted stock units were withheld to cover Alicia R. Knapp’s tax obligation tied to her compensation award.