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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 23, 2012)

Filed February 23, 2012For Securities:AEE

Summary

Ameren Corporation (AEE) filed an 8-K on February 23, 2012, to report its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2011 financial results and provide guidance for 2012. The filing primarily consists of a press release and consolidated financial statements, which are incorporated by reference. Investors should note that the information furnished in this 8-K is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same liability implications for the company. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain detailed operational or financial commentary beyond what's in the press release, it serves as the official notification of the company's performance for the period and its outlook. Key information for investors would be found within the attached Exhibit 99.1 (earnings press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (consolidated financial statements), which detail the company's performance and financial position.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ameren Corporation filed an 8-K on February 23, 2012, reporting Q4 and FY 2011 earnings.
  • 2The filing includes 2012 earnings guidance.
  • 3Key financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows) for 2011 and 2010 are incorporated by reference.
  • 4The attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the detailed earnings announcement and forward-looking guidance.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed "filed" for Section 18 purposes, limiting liability.
  • 6This report serves as official notice of Ameren's financial results and future outlook for investors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Ameren Corporation's earnings results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, and to provide earnings guidance for the upcoming fiscal year 2012.

The detailed financial results and 2012 earnings guidance are primarily found in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and the unaudited consolidated financial statements attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this 8-K filing.

No, 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. This means the company generally faces less liability for inaccuracies compared to formally filed information.

The incorporated financial statements include the Statement of Income for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2011, and 2010; the Balance Sheet at December 31, 2011, and 2010; and the Statement of Cash Flows for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011, and 2010.