AEP DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND ON COMMON STOCK

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American Electric Power Co. (Nasdaq: AEP) Declares 83 Cents Quarterly Cash Dividend, Continues Focus on Renewable Energy and Sustainability

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• AEP declares a 83 cents quarterly cash dividend, marking the company's 453rd consecutive quarterly common stock cash dividend.
• AEP is committed to growing its renewable generation portfolio to approximately 50% of total capacity by 2032 and achieving an 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2005 levels by 2030.
• AEP's focus on sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion is recognized consistently.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of American Electric Power Co. (Nasdaq: AEP) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 83 cents a share on the company's common stock.

The dividend is payable Sept. 8, 2023, to shareholders of record as of Aug. 10, 2023, and is the company's 453^rd consecutive quarterly common stock cash dividend. AEP has paid a cash dividend on its common stock every quarter since July 1910.

American Electric Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, is powering a cleaner, brighter energy future for its customers and communities. AEP's approximately 17,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electricity transmission system and more than 225,000 miles of distribution lines to safely deliver reliable and affordable power to 5.6 million regulated customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 30,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity, including more than 7,000 megawatts of renewable energy. The company's plans include growing its renewable generation portfolio to approximately 50% of total capacity by 2032. AEP is on track to reach an 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2005 levels by 2030 and has committed to achieving net zero by 2045. AEP is recognized consistently for its focus on sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion. AEP's family of companies includes utilities AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. For more information, visit aep.com

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FAQ

What is the dividend declared by American Electric Power Co.?

American Electric Power Co. declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 83 cents a share on the company's common stock.

What is AEP's commitment towards renewable energy?

AEP plans to grow its renewable generation portfolio to approximately 50% of total capacity by 2032 and achieve an 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2005 levels by 2030.

How is AEP recognized for its focus on sustainability?

AEP is recognized consistently for its focus on sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.