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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 16, 2018)

Filed February 16, 2018For Securities:AEE

Summary

Ameren Corporation (AEE) filed an 8-K on February 16, 2018, primarily to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, and to provide its earnings guidance for 2018. The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing these details and unaudited consolidated financial statements (Exhibit 99.2). Investors should note that the information furnished under Item 2.02, including the press release, is considered "furnished" rather than "filed," meaning it is not subject to the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This report serves as the primary communication channel for Ameren's recent financial performance and forward-looking outlook for the upcoming fiscal year.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ameren announced its Q4 and full-year 2017 financial results on February 16, 2018.
  • 2The company provided its earnings guidance for the fiscal year 2018.
  • 3The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) with detailed earnings information and 2018 guidance.
  • 4Unaudited consolidated financial statements for the periods ending December 31, 2017, and 2016, are also incorporated (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 5Information provided under Item 2.02 is furnished, not filed, limiting liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Ameren Corporation's fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2017 earnings results and to provide investors with earnings guidance for the 2018 fiscal year.

This report includes a press release detailing the earnings for the periods ended December 31, 2017, and 2016, along with the company's 2018 earnings guidance. It also incorporates by reference unaudited consolidated financial statements, including the Statement of Income, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows for relevant periods.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 of this 8-K, including the press release, is considered 'furnished' rather than 'filed.' This means it is not subject to the liabilities associated with Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not automatically incorporated by reference into other filings.