SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
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American Electric Power Company, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
PLEASE VOTE YOUR PROXY TODAY
Dear Shareholder:
According to our latest records, we have not received your voting instructions for the important annual meeting of American Electric Power Company Inc. to be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015.
Your vote is extremely important, no matter how many shares you hold.
For the reasons set forth in the proxy statement dated March 12, 2015, the Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you vote “FOR” Proposals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 and “AGAINST” Proposal 7. Please sign, date and return the enclosed voting instruction form as soon as possible or, alternatively, you can vote via the Internet or telephone (see the instructions below).
Vote by Internet: Go to the website www.proxyvote.com. Have your 12-digit control number listed on the voting instructions form ready and follow the online instructions. The 12-digit control number is located in the rectangular box on the right side of your voting instruction form.
Vote by Telephone: Call toll-free (800) 454-8683. Have your 12-digit control number listed on the voting instruction form ready and follow the simple instructions.
On behalf of your Board of Directors, thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
Sincerely,
Nicholas K. Akins
Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer
IF YOU HAVE RECENTLY MAILED OUR PROXY CARD OR CAST YOUR VOTE BY PHONE OR INTERNET, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR THANKS AND DISREGARD THIS REQUEST.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
PLEASE VOTE YOUR PROXY TODAY
Dear Shareholder:
According to our latest records, we have not received your voting instructions for the important annual meeting of American Electric Power Company Inc. to be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015.
Your vote is extremely important, no matter how many shares you hold.
For the reasons set forth in the proxy statement dated March 12, 2015, the Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you vote “FOR” Proposals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 and “AGAINST” Proposal 7. Please sign, date and return the enclosed voting instruction form as soon as possible or, alternatively, you can vote via the Internet or telephone (see the instructions below).
Vote by Internet: Go to the website www.envisionreports.com/AEP. Have your 12-digit control number listed on the voting instructions form ready and follow the online instructions. The 12-digit control number is located in the rectangular box on the right side of your voting instruction form.
Vote by Telephone: Call toll-free (800) 652-VOTE(8683). Have your 12-digit control number listed on the voting instruction form ready and follow the simple instructions.
On behalf of your Board of Directors, thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
Sincerely,
Nicholas K. Akins
Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer
IF YOU HAVE RECENTLY MAILED OUR PROXY CARD OR CAST YOUR VOTE BY PHONE OR INTERNET, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR THANKS AND DISREGARD THIS REQUEST.