Quinton S. Lies Files Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership for American Electric Power

Executive Overview

On October 26, 2026, Quinton S. Lies, President-Nuclear Development at American Electric Power Co. Inc. ($AEP), filed an initial Form 3 Statement of Beneficial Ownership with the SEC. The report establishes Lies's initial equity position following an event date of October 20, 2026.

Reported Holdings

Direct Common Stock

• Common Stock Owned: 1,121 shares held directly.

Derivative & Incentive Securities

• Career Shares (Phantom Stock): 8,231 shares underlying phantom stock payable upon separation/termination of employment with AEP.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs):
  • 2,338 units: Vesting in three equal annual tranches on February 21, 2027, February 21, 2028, and February 21, 2029.
  • 2,052 units: Vesting in two equal annual tranches on February 21, 2027, and February 21, 2028.
  • 1,209 units: Vesting in full on February 21, 2027.
  • Total RSUs: 5,599 units.

Market & Trading Significance

This filing represents a routine initial baseline ownership disclosure (Form 3) and contains no open-market purchases or sales. As such, it carries low trading significance for public market investors, serving primarily to benchmark the officer's executive compensation holdings and alignment with shareholders.