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Form 8-K - Current report - Item 8.01 Item 9.01

American Electric Power Company Inc.

Announcement: AEP 8-K Special Filing

Part 1: Performance Analysis

American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) is a public listed company that operates as a regulated utility, providing electricity to customers across 11 states in the US. For the period of 2019, AEP reported total revenue of $14.4 billion, representing a 2.4% increase from the prior year. The company's net income for the same period was $1.9 billion, up from $1.8 billion in 2018. The increase was primarily due to higher rates in their regulated operations and increased contributions from their renewables joint ventures.

Despite the increase in revenue and net income, AEP's operating expenses increased from $11.8 billion in 2018 to $12.8 billion in 2019, resulting in a decline in operating income. The company's operating income for 2019 was $1.5 billion, down from $2.1 billion in the prior year. The decline was attributed to higher operation and maintenance expenses, depreciation and amortization expenses and non-recurring items.

In terms of financial position, AEP reported total assets of $73.3 billion in 2019, up from $70 billion in 2018. The increase was primarily due to higher property, plant and equipment, offset by lower current assets. The company's total liabilities for the same period increased to $52.7 billion from $50.9 billion in the prior year. However, AEP's total equity also increased from $19.1 billion to $20.6 billion, primarily due to higher retained earnings.

Part 2: Forward-looking Analysis

Looking ahead, AEP's CEO, Nick Akins, has stated that the company will continue to focus on its regulated utility operations, which make up the majority of its revenue. The company is also planning to invest in renewable energy, particularly wind and solar energy, to meet the growing demand for clean energy. In the company's recent Q1 earnings call, Akins stated that "the shift to renewables continues to gain momentum, and we believe we are well-positioned to benefit from that trend."

In addition, AEP has also announced its plan to invest $2.2 billion in transmission infrastructure over the next three years, which is expected to improve the reliability and resilience of the company's transmission system. AEP's management has stated that this investment will also provide opportunities for rate-based earnings growth in the future.

It's worth noting that the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to impact AEP's financial performance going forward. The company has stated that the pandemic could lead to reduced energy demand and increase bad debt expenses. In addition, the pandemic could also lead to delays in regulatory proceedings and project execution, which could impact the timing of capital spending. However, management is confident that the diversified nature of its operations and its strong financial position will enable the company to weather the storm.

In conclusion, while AEP faced challenges in 2019, particularly in terms of operating expenses, the company's financial position remains strong. Looking ahead, AEP is well-positioned to benefit from the growing demand for clean energy and will continue to invest in its regulated utility operations and transmission infrastructure. However, the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company's financial performance should be closely monitored by investors.

Form 10-Q - Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

AEP plans $2.2bn transmission investment for earnings growth.

American Electric Power (AEP) has released its unaudited preliminary earnings report for the first quarter of 2023. AEP has achieved an EPS of $1.41 per share based on 514 million shares, up from $1.22 per share in the same period last year (based on 506 million shares). Operating earnings, which excludes special items, were largely impacted by commodity prices on economic hedging activities and charges related to the sale of the unregulated contracted renewables portfolio. AEP has launched its sale process for retail and distributed resources businesses and announced that it will review certain non-core transmission joint ventures. The renewable asset sale to IRG Acquisition Holdings is expected to be closed in the second quarter of 2023. 

AEP is embarking on a strategy to invest in a clean and reliable energy system to benefit its customers. The company's management has stated that cost management and enhanced service, while maintaining affordability for customers, continue to support its earnings growth. In addition, AEP is simplifying and de-risking its business. 

The company's focus on sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion has earned it recognition and AEP is aiming to achieve net zero by 2045. The company's largest electricity transmission system and more than 225,000 miles of distribution lines safely deliver reliable and affordable power to 5.6 million regulated customers in 11 states. 

Overall, AEP's unaudited preliminary financial report shows positive results, with a focus on a clean and reliable energy system for its customers.

Form 8-K - Current report - Item 2.02 Item 9.01

$AEP Reports Strong EPS of $1.41 in 1Q 2023 with Emphasis on Clean and Reliable Energy.

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