Form 4: AEP Executive Vice President Antonio Smyth Reports Stock Unit Vesting and Tax Withholding

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Antonio Smyth, Executive Vice President of American Electric Power, reports the vesting of restricted stock units and subsequent withholding for tax liabilities.

Summary

  • On May 1, 2024, Antonio Smyth, Executive Vice President of American Electric Power (AEP), had restricted stock units vest.
  • A portion of the restricted stock units granted on February 21, 2021, vested, resulting in 124 units withheld to cover tax obligations at a price of $88.15.
  • Additionally, a portion of the restricted stock units granted on April 25, 2022, vested, with 652 units withheld for tax purposes at the same price of $88.15.
  • Following these transactions, Smyth directly owns 11,344 shares of AEP common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine regulatory filing related to executive compensation, and it doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment. It's a neutral event.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of executive compensation and provide transparency into the transactions of company insiders. Vesting of stock options and units is a common practice.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The vesting of stock units and subsequent tax withholding has a minor dilutive effect on existing shareholders.

Key Dates

DateDescription
February 21, 2021Grant date of a portion of the restricted stock units that vested on May 1, 2024.
April 25, 2022Grant date of a portion of the restricted stock units that vested on May 1, 2024.
May 1, 2024Date of restricted stock unit vesting and tax withholding.
May 02, 2024Date of Form 4 filing.

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