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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 8, 2014)

Filed May 8, 2014For Securities:AEE

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Ameren Corporation on May 8, 2014, primarily serves to report its financial results for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014. The report incorporates by reference a press release announcing these earnings and includes unaudited consolidated financial statements. For investors, this filing provides a snapshot of Ameren's performance during the first quarter of 2014, allowing for comparison with prior periods and a basis for evaluating the company's financial health and operational trends. While specific financial figures like revenue, net income, or earnings per share are not detailed within the 8-K text itself (as they are in the attached exhibits), the filing signals that Ameren has disclosed its quarterly financial condition. Investors should refer to the attached press release and financial statements (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) for the detailed financial data and management's commentary on the results. This information is crucial for understanding the company's profitability, liquidity, and overall financial standing during the reported period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ameren Corporation filed a Form 8-K on May 8, 2014, to report financial results.
  • 2The filing pertains to the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014.
  • 3Key financial information is disclosed via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4Unaudited consolidated financial statements for the period are also incorporated by reference (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 5These exhibits include the Statement of Income, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows.
  • 6The press release and financial statements allow for comparison with prior periods (e.g., Q1 2013).
  • 7Information furnished in Exhibit 99.1 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, but provides important operational insights.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to officially report Ameren Corporation's financial results and condition for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014. It incorporates by reference a press release and detailed financial statements that were issued on the same date.

The specific financial numbers for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, are located in the exhibits attached to this Form 8-K. Specifically, Exhibit 99.1 is the press release announcing the earnings, and Exhibit 99.2 contains the unaudited consolidated financial statements, including the Statement of Income, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows.

Yes, the filing includes unaudited consolidated financial statements that cover periods for the three months ended March 31, 2014, and March 31, 2013. This allows investors to compare Ameren's performance year-over-year for the first quarter.

According to the filing, the information furnished in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) is intended to be furnished rather than filed, meaning it is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section. However, it still provides crucial information for investors.