Summary
Ameren Corporation (AEE) filed an 8-K on November 9, 2007, primarily to announce its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, through a press release (Exhibit 99.1). This filing incorporates by reference unaudited consolidated financial statements, including the Statement of Income, Statement of Cash Flows, and Balance Sheet, for relevant periods in 2006 and 2007 (Exhibit 99.2). The information in the press release is furnished, meaning it is not subject to the same liability as filed information, while the financial statements are deemed filed.
Key Highlights
- 1Ameren Corporation reported its third-quarter 2007 earnings on November 9, 2007.
- 2The filing includes a press release detailing the company's financial results for the period.
- 3Key unaudited consolidated financial statements are incorporated into the report.
- 4These financial statements cover the Statement of Income, Statement of Cash Flows, and Balance Sheet.
- 5Comparisons are provided for periods ending September 30, 2007, and September 30, 2006 (for income and cash flows), and September 30, 2007, and December 31, 2006 (for the balance sheet).
- 6Exhibit 99.1 (press release) is furnished, while Exhibit 99.2 (financial statements) is deemed filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Ameren Corporation's earnings for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007, and to provide the accompanying financial statements.
The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the Statement of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, the Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, and the Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2007, and December 31, 2006.
No, the press release containing the earnings announcement (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished and not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. However, the consolidated financial statements (Exhibit 99.2) are deemed filed under Section 18.
The detailed financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, are available in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and within the unaudited consolidated financial statements incorporated as Exhibit 99.2.