[Form 4] American Electric Power Company, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Electric Power Company (AEP) filed a Form 4 reporting that Executive Vice President Robert B. Berntsen received a total of 17,657 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 14 July 2025 under the company’s equity incentive plan. The award was split into two tranches—3,774 RSUs and 13,883 RSUs—each valued at the reference price of $105.02 per underlying share. The first tranche vests in three equal installments on February 21, 2026 / 2027 / 2028; the second tranche vests on October 1, 2026 / 2027 / 2028. After the grant, Mr. Berntsen directly beneficially owns 17,657 RSUs; no shares were sold or disposed of, and no derivative securities were exercised. Because the transaction is a routine compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale, it is not expected to have a material near-term impact on AEP’s valuation or trading dynamics, but it does further align the executive’s incentives with shareholder interests.

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TL;DR: Routine RSU grant to EVP; modest alignment benefit, no material valuation impact.

The filing documents standard equity compensation for a senior executive, totaling roughly $1.85 million at the grant-date reference price. Relative to AEP’s multi-billion-dollar market cap, the award is immaterial, and no open-market activity occurred. Although insider stock acquisition is typically viewed positively, RSUs are granted, not purchased, so the signal is neutral. The staggered vesting schedule encourages management retention and longer-term value creation, but investors should not expect immediate share-price movement based solely on this disclosure.

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^*

Berntsen Robert

(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)
07/14/2025

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)	07/14/2025		A		3,774	A	$105.02	3,774	D
Resticted Stock Units(2)	07/14/2025		A		13,883	A	$105.02	17,657	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 contingent right to receive AEP common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on February 21, 2026, February 21, 2027, and February 21, 2028.

2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive AEP common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on October 1, 2026, October 1, 2027, and October 1, 2028.

Remarks:

	/s/ David C. House, Attorney-in-Fact for Robert B. Berntsen	07/15/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many AEP shares did EVP Robert B. Berntsen acquire in the Form 4?

He was granted 17,657 restricted stock units, representing the right to receive the same number of AEP common shares upon vesting.

What was the grant price of the RSUs reported in the AEP Form 4?

Both tranches reference a price of $105.02 per underlying share.

When will the RSUs granted on July 14, 2025, vest?

Tranche 1 vests on Feb 21 2026/2027/2028; Tranche 2 vests on Oct 1 2026/2027/2028.

Did the insider sell any AEP shares in this filing?

No. The filing reports only RSU grants; there were no dispositions or sales.

How many AEP shares does Berntsen beneficially own after the transaction?

Following the grant, he directly beneficially owns 17,657 RSUs.

Is this Form 4 likely to affect AEP’s stock price?

The grant is routine executive compensation and is not expected to materially impact AEP’s share price.