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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Feb 12, 2010)

Filed February 12, 2010For Securities:AEE

Summary

Ameren Corporation (AEE) filed an 8-K on February 12, 2010, to announce significant changes within its Board of Directors. The report details the upcoming retirement of Executive Chairman Gary L. Rainwater, effective at the 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Additionally, director Susan S. Elliot will complete her term due to Ameren's director retirement policy, and director Douglas R. Oberhelman will not seek re-election due to increased responsibilities at Caterpillar Inc. These board changes, communicated via a press release furnished as an exhibit, indicate a transition in leadership and board composition. Investors should note that these departures are scheduled to occur at the upcoming shareholder meeting, providing an opportunity for new appointments and a shift in the board's experience and focus. While the filing does not disclose financial performance, it highlights a period of corporate governance evolution for Ameren.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ameren Corporation announces changes to its Board of Directors effective at the 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
  • 2Executive Chairman Gary L. Rainwater plans to retire from Ameren.
  • 3Director Susan S. Elliot will conclude her board service in accordance with Ameren's director retirement policy.
  • 4Director Douglas R. Oberhelman will not be re-nominated due to increased professional commitments.
  • 5The company issued a press release on February 12, 2010, detailing these board changes.
  • 6These announcements signal a transition in board leadership and composition for Ameren.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ameren announced that Executive Chairman Gary L. Rainwater will retire, Director Susan S. Elliot will complete her term due to the company's retirement policy, and Director Douglas R. Oberhelman will not be re-nominated due to increased responsibilities at his primary employer.

The changes will be effective at the Ameren shareholders' Annual Meeting scheduled for April 27, 2010.

No, this Form 8-K filing primarily concerns personnel changes within the Board of Directors and does not include financial statements or performance metrics. The information was disseminated via a press release furnished as an exhibit.

Susan S. Elliot is stepping down in accordance with Ameren's established retirement policy for directors who reach the age of 72 prior to the date of an annual shareholders' meeting.