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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report (Jan 30, 2003)

Filed January 30, 2003For Securities:AEE

Summary

Ameren Corporation (AEE) filed an 8-K on January 30, 2003, to announce a significant regulatory milestone: the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved its proposed acquisition of CILCORP Inc. from The AES Corporation. This approval, granted under the Public Utility Holding Company Act, is crucial as it signifies that no further regulatory approvals are needed, clearing the path for the transaction to close in the near future. The filing also notes that other relevant bodies, including the U.S. Department of Justice (under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act), the Illinois Commerce Commission, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, have also given their consent.

Key Highlights

  • 1SEC approval granted for Ameren's acquisition of CILCORP Inc. from The AES Corporation.
  • 2Acquisition is proceeding under the Public Utility Holding Company Act.
  • 3No other regulatory approvals are required, paving the way for a near-term closing.
  • 4The U.S. Department of Justice has completed its review under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.
  • 5Illinois Commerce Commission and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission have also approved the transaction.
  • 6CILCORP's primary subsidiary is Central Illinois Light Company (CILCO).
  • 7The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce that Ameren Corporation has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its proposed acquisition of CILCORP Inc.

According to the filing, the SEC approval means that no other regulatory approvals are required, indicating that this is the final major regulatory step before closing the transaction. Other approvals from the DOJ, Illinois Commerce Commission, and FERC were also secured.

CILCORP's largest subsidiary is Central Illinois Light Company (CILCO), which serves a significant number of electric and natural gas customers in Illinois. While this filing doesn't detail the financial impact, the acquisition is expected to expand Ameren's service territory and customer base in Missouri and Illinois.

The filing states that the SEC approval 'paves the way for the closing of the transaction in the near future.' While a specific closing date is not provided, it implies the deal is imminent, subject to customary closing conditions.