10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2005

AMEREN CORP Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Mar 31, 2005

Filed May 10, 2005For Securities:AEE

Summary

This Form 10-Q filing for Ameren Corporation and its subsidiaries for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2005, provides unaudited financial statements and management's discussion on its financial condition and results of operations. A key event noted is the acquisition of Illinois Power Company on September 30, 2004, which is now included in the consolidated filings. Ameren Corporation itself is an accelerated filer, indicating a history of timely and comprehensive SEC filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1The filing covers the first quarter of 2005 for Ameren Corporation and its subsidiaries, including newly acquired Illinois Power Company.
  • 2Ameren Corporation is classified as an accelerated filer, suggesting a robust history of financial reporting.
  • 3The report includes unaudited consolidated financial statements for Ameren Corporation and individual financial statements for certain subsidiaries.
  • 4Significant subsidiary information is provided, including share ownership details.
  • 5The filing adheres to reduced disclosure format for Ameren Energy Generating Company and CILCORP Inc. as permitted by General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q.
  • 6The report details the inclusion of Illinois Power Company in the combined filings following its acquisition in September 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Form 10-Q is a quarterly report providing unaudited financial statements and management's discussion on the financial condition and results of operations for Ameren Corporation and its subsidiaries for the quarter ended March 31, 2005.

Yes, Ameren Corporation completed its acquisition of Illinois Power Company on September 30, 2004, and this acquisition is reflected in the company's financial reporting from that point onwards.

Being an accelerated filer means that Ameren Corporation has met certain requirements related to the timely filing of its annual and quarterly reports with the SEC. This typically indicates a larger company with a history of consistent and robust financial disclosures.

Ameren Energy Generating Company and CILCORP Inc. are permitted to file under a reduced disclosure format as allowed by specific instructions in the SEC's Form 10-Q. This often applies to subsidiaries that meet certain financial and reporting criteria.