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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 2, 2008)

Filed May 2, 2008For Securities:AEE

Summary

Ameren Corporation (AEE) filed an 8-K on May 2, 2008, to report its financial results for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008. The filing primarily consists of a press release announcing these results and unaudited consolidated financial statements. While the specific financial performance metrics are detailed within the attached exhibits (press release and financial statements), this 8-K serves as the official notification of these earnings and the accompanying financial data. Investors should refer to the attached press release and financial statements for the detailed breakdown of Ameren's performance during the first quarter of 2008, including comparisons to the prior year and the company's balance sheet position. For investors, the critical takeaway from this filing is the announcement and provision of the company's latest financial condition and operational results. The 8-K acts as a gateway to understanding Ameren's performance in the most recent fiscal quarter. A thorough review of the referenced exhibits is necessary to grasp the revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow generation, and overall financial health of Ameren as of March 31, 2008.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ameren Corporation filed an 8-K on May 2, 2008, to announce its Q1 2008 earnings.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the quarterly results.
  • 3Unaudited consolidated financial statements (Exhibit 99.2) for the period ended March 31, 2008, are incorporated.
  • 4The financial statements include the Statement of Income, Statement of Cash Flows, and Balance Sheet.
  • 5Comparisons are provided for the three months ended March 31, 2008, versus March 31, 2007.
  • 6The Balance Sheet provides a snapshot as of March 31, 2008, compared to December 31, 2007.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Ameren Corporation's financial results and condition for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008, and to provide the associated press release and unaudited financial statements.

Detailed financial performance data, including the Statement of Income and Statement of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, can be found in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (the unaudited consolidated financial statements) attached to this 8-K filing.

No, this filing contains unaudited consolidated financial statements. The press release and financial statements are identified as unaudited.

The financial statements cover the three months ended March 31, 2008, with comparative data for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The Balance Sheet is as of March 31, 2008, with a comparison to December 31, 2007.