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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 4, 2012)

Filed May 4, 2012For Securities:AEE

Summary

Ameren Corporation (AEE) filed an 8-K on May 4, 2012, primarily to report its financial results for the quarterly period ending March 31, 2012. The filing incorporates by reference a press release announcing these earnings and provides attached unaudited consolidated financial statements, including the Statement of Income, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows for the relevant periods. This report serves as a standard disclosure for investors to review Ameren's financial performance and condition for the first quarter of 2012, comparing it against the prior year's comparable period. While the 8-K itself does not contain deep analytical commentary, it directs investors to the detailed financial information contained within the attached exhibits, which are crucial for understanding the company's operational and financial standing at that time.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ameren Corp filed an 8-K on May 4, 2012, to disclose its Q1 2012 financial results.
  • 2The filing includes a press release detailing earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.
  • 3Unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2012, and comparative periods are attached.
  • 4The attached financial statements cover the Statement of Income, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows.
  • 5The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished, not filed, meaning it's not subject to Section 18 liability.
  • 6The financial statements (Exhibit 99.2) are incorporated into Item 8.01 of the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by Ameren Corporation on May 4, 2012, is to officially report and make available its financial results and condition for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012, to investors and the public.

The detailed financial information, including the unaudited consolidated Statement of Income, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, can be found in Exhibits 99.1 (press release) and 99.2 (financial statements) which are attached to this 8-K filing.

No, the press release (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished, not filed. This means it is made available to the public but does not carry the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act as formally filed documents.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements include comparisons for the three months ended March 31, 2012, against the three months ended March 31, 2011, and the Balance Sheet at March 31, 2012, against December 31, 2011.