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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 9, 2012)

Filed November 9, 2012For Securities:AEE

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Ameren Corporation, dated November 9, 2012, primarily announces the company's financial results for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012. Investors should note that the information provided, including the attached press release and financial statements, is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This means these disclosures do not carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed documents. The filing incorporates by reference Ameren's press release detailing its third-quarter 2012 financial performance, as well as unaudited consolidated financial statements including the Statement of Income, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows. These documents provide a snapshot of the company's financial condition and operational results for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2012, compared to prior periods.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ameren Corporation announced its third-quarter 2012 financial results on November 9, 2012, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing includes a press release with detailed financial results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012.
  • 3Unaudited consolidated financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement) are incorporated by reference.
  • 4The financial information provided is furnished and not "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting liability.
  • 5The report includes comparative financial data for periods ending September 30, 2012, and prior periods (September 30, 2011, and December 31, 2011 for the Balance Sheet).
  • 6The primary purpose of the filing is to disclose the company's financial performance and condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce Ameren Corporation's financial results for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012, and to incorporate related financial statements and a press release.

No, the financial information furnished in this filing, including the press release and financial statements, is considered 'furnished' rather than 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same liabilities as officially filed documents.

The filing incorporates by reference Ameren's unaudited consolidated Statement of Income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012, and compares it to the same periods in 2011. It also includes the Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011, and the Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, and 2011.

The detailed financial results are presented in a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the unaudited consolidated financial statements (Exhibit 99.2), both of which are attached to and incorporated by reference in this 8-K filing.