X0303 4 2011-02-03 0000785787 AEP INDUSTRIES INC AEPI 0001000418 BARBA J BRENDAN 125 PHILLIPS AVENUE SOUTH HACKENSACK NJ 07606 1 1 1 0 Chairman, President, CEO Common Stock 2011-02-03 4 J 0 123061 0 D 46939 I GRAT #8 Common Stock 2011-02-03 4 J 0 123061 0 A 442745 D Common Stock 609 I By Spouse (ESOP) An annuity distribution of 123,061 shares from Grantor Retained Annuity Trust ("GRAT") #8 was made to Mr. Barba GRAT #8 was established by Mr. Barba, and the trustees of the GRAT are Mr. Paul Feeney (CFO of AEP Industries Inc.) and the two daughters of Mr. Barba (who are also the co-beneficiaries of the GRAT). The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose. Sandra C. Major, Attorney-in-Fact 2011-02-04