AEP Announces Amendments to Credit Agreements

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(AEP) announced amendments to two of its existing credit agreements. The first agreement, initially a two-year $1 billion facility due in March 2025, was restated to become a three-year $1 billion facility due in March 2027. The second agreement, a five-year $4 billion facility also due in March 2027, was restated to become a five-year $5 billion facility due in March 2029. These amendments extend the duration and increase the capacity of AEP's credit facilities, subject to certain covenants and conditions.

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