American Electric Power Company Inc

American Electric Power Co., Inc. engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and currently employs 17,581 full-time employees. Its electric utility operating companies provide generation, transmission and distribution services to more than five million retail customers in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. Its segments include Vertically Integrated Utilities, Transmission and Distribution Utilities, AEP Transmission Holdco and Generation & Marketing. The Vertically Integrated Utilities are engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity for sale to retail and wholesale customers. The Transmission and Distribution Utilities consist of the transmission and distribution of electricity for sale to retail and wholesale customers. AEP Transmission Holdco is engaged in the development, construction and operation of transmission facilities. The Generation & Marketing segment conducts Marketing, risk management and retail activities.