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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 8, 2005)

Filed February 8, 2005For Securities:AEE

Summary

Ameren Corporation (AEE) filed an 8-K on February 8, 2005, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. The filing includes unaudited consolidated financial statements such as the Statement of Income, Statement of Cash Flows, and Balance Sheet for the relevant periods, comparing them to the prior year. This provides investors with a snapshot of the company's performance and financial position at year-end 2004. The key information concerns the company's operational and financial outcomes for the full year and the final quarter of 2004. Investors should review the incorporated press release and financial statements for details on revenue, net income, earnings per share, and any significant balance sheet changes, which are crucial for understanding Ameren's recent business activity and its financial health heading into 2005.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ameren Corporation announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and unaudited consolidated financial statements (Exhibit 99.2) by reference.
  • 3The financial statements include the Statement of Income, Statement of Cash Flows, and Balance Sheet for the periods ended December 31, 2004, and December 31, 2003.
  • 4Exhibit 99.2, containing the detailed financial statements, is explicitly designated as 'deemed filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act, indicating a higher level of disclosure intent for these specific figures.
  • 5Investors can access key performance indicators and financial condition data for 2004 by reviewing the provided exhibits.
  • 6The filing serves as a formal notification of Ameren's year-end financial performance and condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide details on Ameren Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, along with its year-end financial position.

The specific financial details, including the Statement of Income, Statement of Cash Flows, and Balance Sheet for the periods ended December 31, 2004, and December 31, 2003, are incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing through Exhibit 99.1 (press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (detailed financial statements).

The information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, including the press release (Exhibit 99.1), is generally considered 'furnished,' meaning it's not subject to the same liability as 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. However, Exhibit 99.2, containing the financial statements, is intended to be 'deemed filed'.

The filing provides comparative financial data for the twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2004, and December 31, 2003, as well as for the fourth quarters of those years. The Balance Sheet data is presented as of December 31, 2004, and December 31, 2003.