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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Oct 15, 2013)

Filed October 15, 2013For Securities:AEE

Summary

Ameren Corporation (AEE) filed an 8-K report on October 15, 2013, detailing significant progress in its strategic divestiture of its merchant generation business. The company announced it received approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the sale of its merchant generation assets to an affiliate of Dynegy Inc. This approval is a critical step in Ameren's plan to exit the competitive generation market and focus on its core regulated utility operations. Further details provided in the report indicate that Ameren has transferred specific gas-fired energy centers (Elgin, Gibson City, and Grand Tower) to a newly formed subsidiary, Ameren Energy Medina Valley Cogen, LLC. This subsidiary has subsequently entered into an agreement to sell these assets to a special purpose entity formed by Rockland Capital, LLC. The completion of this sale is contingent upon obtaining further regulatory approvals and is anticipated by the end of 2013, marking a significant milestone in Ameren's transition.

Key Highlights

  • 1FERC approval received for the divestiture of Ameren's merchant generation business to an affiliate of Dynegy Inc.
  • 2Ameren's subsidiary, Ameren Energy Medina Valley Cogen, LLC, has acquired the Elgin, Gibson City, and Grand Tower gas-fired energy centers.
  • 3Ameren Energy Medina Valley Cogen, LLC has entered into an agreement to sell these acquired assets to a Rockland Capital-affiliated special purpose entity.
  • 4The sale to Rockland Capital is expected to close by year-end 2013, subject to further regulatory approvals.
  • 5This divestiture aligns with Ameren's strategy to exit the merchant generation market and concentrate on its regulated utility operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Ameren Corporation's receipt of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approval for the divestiture of its merchant generation business and to update investors on the progress and conditions of this sale.

The assets being divested include the Elgin, Gibson City, and Grand Tower gas-fired energy centers, which were transferred to Ameren's subsidiary, Ameren Energy Medina Valley Cogen, LLC, before being sold to an entity affiliated with Rockland Capital, LLC.

The sale of the Put Option Assets to the Rockland Capital-affiliated entity is subject to obtaining further regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of 2013.

Ameren's strategic rationale is to exit the merchant generation business and focus on its core regulated utility operations. This allows the company to streamline its business model and invest in its regulated infrastructure.