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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report (Feb 3, 2004)

Filed February 3, 2004For Securities:AEE

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Ameren Corporation (AEE) on February 3, 2004, announces a significant strategic move: the company has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement to acquire Illinois Power Company (IPC), a subsidiary of Dynegy Corporation, along with Dynegy's 20 percent stake in Electric Energy, Inc. This acquisition is a key development for Ameren, potentially expanding its operational footprint and customer base within the energy sector. Furthermore, the filing includes an updated estimate of Ameren's earnings per share (EPS) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, as disclosed in an accompanying press release. While the specific EPS figures are not detailed within this 8-K summary, investors should refer to the incorporated press release for this crucial financial information. The filing also lists multiple subsidiaries of Ameren Corporation and Union Electric Company as registrants, indicating the consolidated nature of this reporting.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ameren Corporation to acquire Illinois Power Company (IPC) from Dynegy.
  • 2Acquisition includes Dynegy's 20% interest in Electric Energy, Inc.
  • 3A Stock Purchase Agreement was executed on February 2, 2004.
  • 4The company provided updated estimates for its 2003 earnings per share (EPS).
  • 5A press release dated February 3, 2004, contains further details and is incorporated by reference.
  • 6The filing lists several Ameren subsidiaries as co-registrants.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to announce Ameren Corporation's entry into a Stock Purchase Agreement to acquire Illinois Power Company from Dynegy Corporation and to disclose updated 2003 earnings per share estimates.

Ameren is acquiring Illinois Power Company, a subsidiary of Dynegy, and Dynegy's 20 percent interest in Electric Energy, Inc.

Investors can find more details in the press release dated February 3, 2004 (Exhibit 99.1) and the Stock Purchase Agreement dated February 2, 2004 (Exhibit 2.1), both of which are incorporated by reference into this filing.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not provide the specific updated earnings per share numbers for 2003. Investors need to refer to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for those details.