8-K/ALeadership Changes

AMEREN CORP 8-K/A Report, Executive Changes (Feb 14, 2005)

Filed February 14, 2005For Securities:AEE

Summary

This Amendment to Ameren Corporation's (AEE) Form 8-K filing from February 14, 2005, clarifies the committee assignments for newly elected Board member Patrick T. Stokes. While Mr. Stokes was initially elected to the Board on December 15, 2004, his specific committee roles were not detailed at that time. This amendment announces his nomination to the Human Resources Committee and the Public Policy Committee, with service expected to begin after the annual shareholders meeting on April 26, 2005, pending his re-election as a director. These committee assignments are significant for investors as they indicate Mr. Stokes's involvement in key areas of corporate governance. His role on the Human Resources Committee will provide oversight of executive compensation, while his position on the Public Policy Committee (formerly the Contributions Committee) signifies a broadened responsibility for corporate citizenship, public affairs, and stakeholder relations. Investors should monitor these committees for potential impacts on executive compensation strategies and the company's approach to corporate social responsibility.

Key Highlights

  • 1Patrick T. Stokes nominated for Human Resources Committee and Public Policy Committee.
  • 2Committee service is contingent on his re-election as a director at the April 26, 2005, annual meeting.
  • 3The Human Resources Committee oversees executive compensation matters.
  • 4The Public Policy Committee, formerly the Contributions Committee, will have expanded responsibilities including corporate citizenship and public affairs.
  • 5This filing amends a previous 8-K dated December 10, 2004, to provide further details on Mr. Stokes's board role.
  • 6Mr. Stokes is also President and CEO of Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K to provide more specific details regarding the committee assignments for Patrick T. Stokes, a newly elected member of Ameren's Board of Directors.

Mr. Stokes has been nominated to serve on Ameren's Human Resources Committee and its Public Policy Committee.

His service on these committees is expected to commence after Ameren's annual shareholders meeting on April 26, 2005, provided he is re-elected as a director at that meeting.

The Public Policy Committee, renamed from the Contributions Committee, will oversee Ameren's policies, practices, and performance related to corporate citizenship and public affairs, as well as continue its function of making recommendations on charitable contributions.