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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 3, 2017)

Filed November 3, 2017For Securities:AEE

Summary

Ameren Corporation (AEE) filed an 8-K on November 3, 2017, primarily to report its financial results for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017. The filing includes a press release and unaudited consolidated financial statements. Investors should note that while this information is being disclosed, the press release (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same legal liability as a filed document. The key takeaway for investors is the announcement of Ameren's third-quarter 2017 financial performance. The filing provides updated income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, allowing for a review of the company's operational and financial condition as of and for the period ending September 30, 2017, compared to prior periods. Investors should consult the referenced exhibits for the specific financial details.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ameren Corporation announced its third-quarter 2017 earnings and financial condition via an 8-K filing on November 3, 2017.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2017.
  • 3Unaudited consolidated financial statements (Exhibit 99.2) are incorporated, providing Statement of Income, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows data.
  • 4Financials cover periods ending September 30, 2017, with comparisons to September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2016 (for the Balance Sheet).
  • 5The press release is furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting its legal implications.
  • 6Investors can access detailed financial performance metrics and position as of Q3 2017 through the attached exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Ameren Corporation's financial results and operational condition for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017, through an attached press release and financial statements.

No, the press release containing the earnings is furnished, not filed. This means it is being made public but is not subject to the same legal liability provisions as documents that are formally filed under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The filing incorporates unaudited consolidated financial statements, including the Statement of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2017, and the Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Comparative figures for prior periods are also included.

The detailed financial data is available in the exhibits to the 8-K filing: Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (the unaudited consolidated financial statements).