American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NYSE: AEP)
Columbus, OH 43215-2372 (Map) Phone: 614-716-1000
Fax: 614-716-1823
http://www.aep.com
Overview
American Electric Power (AEP) takes its slice of the US power pie out of Middle America. The holding company is one of the largest power generators and distributors in the US. AEP owns the nation's largest electricity transmission system, a network of almost 39,000 miles. It also has 216,000 miles of distribution lines. Its electric utilities serve 5.3 million customers in 11 states and have about 38,000 MW of largely coal-fired generating capacity. AEP is a top wholesale energy company; it markets electricity in the US. Other operations include coal and bulk commodities barge transportation services.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NYSE: AEP)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: AEP) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £9,325.6 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 7.0% |
| 2010 Net Income (mil.) | £784.7 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (10.7%) |
| 2010 Employees | 18,712 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (13.7%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NYSE: AEP)
| Chairman and CEO | Michael G. (Mike) Morris (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| EVP and CFO | Brian X. Tierney |
| Senior Manager Corporate Media Relations and Policy Communications | Melissa McHenry |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NYSE: AEP)
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Hoover's Industries
- Electric Utilities(primary)
Subsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
Subsidiaries/affiliates of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NYSE: AEP)
- AEP Texas Central Company
- AEP Texas North Company
- Appalachian Power Company
- Columbus Southern Power Company
- Elmwood Marine Services, Inc.
- Indiana Michigan Power Company
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NYSE: AEP) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #169 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011)
- S&P 500
- Dow Jones Utilities
- #169 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

