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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 2, 2013)

Filed May 2, 2013For Securities:AEE

Summary

Ameren Corporation (AEE) filed an 8-K on May 2, 2013, primarily to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. The filing includes a press release announcing these earnings, along with unaudited consolidated financial statements such as the Statement of Income, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows for the relevant periods. Investors should note that while this information is being disclosed, the press release itself is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't carry the same liability implications as a formally filed document.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ameren Corporation announced its Q1 2013 earnings via a press release filed on May 2, 2013.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates the Q1 2013 earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Unaudited consolidated financial statements for Q1 2013, including Statement of Income, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows, are attached as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 4Comparative financial data for Q1 2012 and year-end 2012 are provided within the attached financial statements.
  • 5The press release is furnished and not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The filing indicates Ameren's reporting of financial performance for the period ending March 31, 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Ameren Corporation's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, by incorporating its earnings press release and unaudited consolidated financial statements.

No, the financial statements incorporated by reference (Exhibit 99.2) are explicitly stated as unaudited consolidated financial statements.

When information is 'furnished' rather than 'filed,' it generally means that the company is providing the information to the SEC but is not subject to the same liability provisions under Section 18 of the Exchange Act as if it were formally 'filed.' This is common for earnings releases attached to an 8-K.

The financial statements cover the three months ended March 31, 2013, and March 31, 2012, for the Statement of Income and Statement of Cash Flows. The Balance Sheet is as of March 31, 2013, and December 31, 2012.