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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Dec 9, 2005)

Filed December 9, 2005For Securities:AEE

Summary

Ameren Corporation's subsidiary, Union Electric Company, announced on December 8, 2005, the successful issuance and sale of $260 million in 5.40% Senior Secured Notes due 2016. This debt offering was made under a Registration Statement previously declared effective by the SEC, with a Prospectus Supplement dated December 5, 2005. The filing serves to report exhibits related to this significant financing activity. For investors, this 8-K filing indicates a strategic move by Ameren's subsidiary to secure long-term debt financing. The issuance of these notes suggests the company is managing its capital structure, potentially to fund ongoing operations, capital expenditures, or refinance existing debt. Investors should note the specific terms of the notes, including the interest rate and maturity date, as well as the senior secured nature of the debt, which provides a degree of security for noteholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1Union Electric Company (a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation) issued $260 million in 5.40% Senior Secured Notes.
  • 2The notes mature in 2016, indicating long-term debt financing.
  • 3The offering was conducted under a Registration Statement filed with the SEC, indicating compliance with disclosure requirements.
  • 4The filing includes several exhibits detailing the underwriting agreement, indenture, company orders, global note, supplemental indenture, and legal opinions regarding the issuance.
  • 5The debt is senior secured, meaning it is backed by specific company assets, providing a higher priority in the event of default compared to unsecured debt.
  • 6This issuance suggests Ameren's subsidiary is actively managing its capital structure and potentially funding future projects or obligations.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing is primarily to report as exhibits certain documents related to the issuance and sale of $260 million in 5.40% Senior Secured Notes due 2016 by Ameren's subsidiary, Union Electric Company.

The issuance adds $260 million in long-term debt to Union Electric Company's balance sheet. This provides capital for the company, potentially for operational needs, capital investments, or refinancing. The 5.40% interest rate represents a cost of capital for this debt, which will impact future interest expenses.

'Senior Secured Notes' means this debt has a higher claim on the company's assets than unsecured debt. In the event of bankruptcy or liquidation, holders of these notes would have a priority claim on the specific assets pledged as collateral before unsecured creditors are paid.

This specific 8-K filing focuses on reporting the exhibits related to the debt issuance itself, such as the underwriting agreement and indenture. It does not detail the specific use of proceeds. Investors would typically look to other filings, such as the company's main prospectus or subsequent quarterly/annual reports, for detailed information on the use of funds.