INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) on Behalf of Investors

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of American Electric Power Company, Inc. ("AEP " or the "Company") (NYSE: AEP) investors concerning the Company and its officers’ possible violations of federal securities laws.

On July 26, 2020, the Columbus Dispatch reported allegations that a “dark-money” group funded by AEP contributed to the campaign of Ohio House speaker, Larry Householder, who is allegedly involved in an Ohio nuclear bribery and racketeering case.

On this news, the Company’s share price fell $4.79 per share, or 5.44%, to close at $83.26 per share on July 27, 2020, thereby injuring investors.

If you purchased AEP securities, have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at [phone], toll-free at [phone], or by email to [e-mail], or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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