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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Feb 13, 2015)

Filed February 13, 2015For Securities:AEE

Summary

Ameren Corporation (AEE) filed an 8-K on February 13, 2015, primarily announcing a change to its Board of Directors. The size of the Board was increased from eleven to twelve directors, and J. Edward Coleman was elected to fill the new vacancy. Mr. Coleman's appointment is effective February 16, 2015, and his term will expire at the 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. He has also been appointed to the Nuclear Oversight and Environmental Committee, effective immediately, and to the Audit and Risk Committee, effective April 22, 2015. Mr. Coleman brings significant executive experience, having retired as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Unisys Corporation. His prior roles include CEO of Unisys and CEO of Gateway, Inc. The company has confirmed that there are no undisclosed business relationships between Mr. Coleman and Ameren requiring disclosure. This report also serves to furnish the press release announcing Mr. Coleman's election.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ameren Corporation increased its Board of Directors size from eleven to twelve members.
  • 2J. Edward Coleman was elected as a new director, effective February 16, 2015.
  • 3Mr. Coleman's appointment fills the vacancy created by the Board expansion.
  • 4He has been appointed to the Nuclear Oversight and Environmental Committee and the Audit and Risk Committee.
  • 5Mr. Coleman is the former Chairman and CEO of Unisys Corporation and previously CEO of Gateway, Inc.
  • 6The filing includes a press release announcing Mr. Coleman's election to the Board.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce the election of a new director, J. Edward Coleman, to Ameren Corporation's Board of Directors and the subsequent increase in the Board's size.

J. Edward Coleman is a new director elected to Ameren's Board. He is the retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Unisys Corporation and previously served as CEO of Gateway, Inc. His extensive executive experience is highlighted in the filing.

Effective February 16, 2015, Mr. Coleman will serve on Ameren's Nuclear Oversight and Environmental Committee. Additionally, he will join the Audit and Risk Committee effective April 22, 2015.

The filing states that Ameren has no knowledge of any business relationships between Mr. Coleman (or the companies he led, such as Unisys) and Ameren or its subsidiaries that would need to be reported under SEC regulations.