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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 14, 2006)

Filed February 14, 2006For Securities:AEE

Summary

Ameren Corporation (AEE) filed an 8-K on February 14, 2006, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release and unaudited financial statements. While the press release itself is furnished and does not carry the same regulatory weight as filed information, the attached unaudited financial statements (Exhibit 99.2) are deemed filed, meaning they are subject to Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Investors should refer to these attached statements for detailed operational and financial performance data for the period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ameren Corporation released its Q4 and FY 2005 earnings on February 14, 2006.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and unaudited financial statements (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 (press release) is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 4Exhibit 99.2 (unaudited financial statements) is deemed 'filed' and incorporated by reference into future SEC filings.
  • 5The filing provides unaudited consolidated financial statements including Statement of Income, Statement of Cash Flows, and Balance Sheet for the periods ending December 31, 2005, and December 31, 2004.
  • 6Investors need to examine Exhibit 99.2 for the specific financial and operational performance details of Ameren Corporation for the reported periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Ameren Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, and to provide the associated financial statements.

Exhibit 99.1 is a press release containing earnings information, which is 'furnished' and not considered legally 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Exhibit 99.2 contains the unaudited financial statements and is 'deemed filed,' meaning it is subject to the liabilities of Section 18 and will be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.

The specific unaudited consolidated financial statements, including the Statement of Income, Statement of Cash Flows, and Balance Sheet for the periods ending December 31, 2005, and December 31, 2004, are provided as Exhibit 99.2 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for detailed financial information.