On February 12, 2024, American Electric Power Company, Inc. announced that it has entered into a Director Appointment and Nomination Agreement with Carl C. Icahn, Hunter Gary, Icahn Partners LP, Icahn Partners Master Fund LP, Icahn Enterprises G.P. Inc., Icahn Enterprises Holdings L.P., IPH GP LLC, Icahn Capital LP, Icahn Onshore LP, Icahn Offshore LP, and Beckton Corp. The Company stated that pursuant to the agreement, the Company?s board of directors has agreed to, effective as of February 12, 2024: (i) increase the size of the Board from 12 to 14 directors, resulting in a total of 2 vacancies; and (ii) appoint Hunter Gary and Henry (Hank) P. Linginfelter to serve as directors of the Company to fill such vacancies, each with a term expiring at the Company?s 2024 annual meeting of shareholders.