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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 22, 2011)

Filed February 22, 2011For Securities:AEE

Summary

Ameren Corporation (AEE) filed an 8-K on February 22, 2011, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. The filing also provided the company's earnings guidance for the upcoming fiscal year 2011. This information is crucial for investors to assess the company's recent performance and its future outlook. The report incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these financial results and guidance, as well as unaudited consolidated financial statements (Exhibit 99.2). While the information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, the disclosure provides timely insights into Ameren's financial condition and operational outcomes.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ameren Corporation announced its Q4 and full-year 2010 financial results on February 22, 2011.
  • 2The company provided earnings guidance for the fiscal year 2011.
  • 3The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the financial results and guidance.
  • 4Unaudited consolidated financial statements for the periods ending December 31, 2010, and December 31, 2009, are attached as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 5The filing incorporates by reference the press release and financial statements into Item 2.02 and Item 8.01, respectively.
  • 6Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

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, 2010, and to provide earnings guidance for the fiscal year 2011.

The detailed financial information and 2011 guidance are primarily found in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing. Additionally, unaudited consolidated financial statements for relevant periods are provided as Exhibit 99.2.

According to the filing, the information furnished under Item 2.02, including the press release, is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that section. However, it is incorporated by reference into other sections of the filing.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements attached as Exhibit 99.2 cover the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2010, and December 31, 2009. The balance sheets are as of December 31, 2010, and December 31, 2009.