Form 4 Filing for Art A. Garcia

This filing details a transaction by Art A. Garcia, a director at AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC (AEP). On September 30, 2026, Mr. Garcia acquired 0 shares of Phantom Stock Units, with each unit valued at $118.64. These units are part of the AEP Stock Unit Accumulation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. Each phantom stock unit represents the right to receive the cash value of one share of AEP common stock. Following this transaction, Mr. Garcia holds 3,256 shares of phantom stock. The phantom stock shares are payable in cash or shares upon termination of service on the Board. Mr. Garcia also has the option to transfer these phantom stocks into an alternative investment account at any time.