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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 3, 2018)

Filed August 3, 2018For Securities:AEE

Summary

Ameren Corporation (AEE) filed an 8-K on August 3, 2018, to report its financial results for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2018. The filing primarily consists of a press release and unaudited consolidated financial statements that provide an overview of the company's performance and financial position during the second quarter and first half of 2018, compared to the prior year periods. Investors should note that the information furnished in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) is deemed furnished rather than filed, meaning it does not carry the same liability as standard SEC filings under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. The core of this 8-K is the disclosure of Ameren's earnings and financial condition. While specific figures on revenue, net income, or earnings per share are not detailed within the provided text of the 8-K itself, the filing indicates that these detailed results are available in the attached press release and financial statements. Investors would need to refer to these exhibits for quantitative performance metrics and trends, such as year-over-year comparisons of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ameren Corp (AEE) filed an 8-K on August 3, 2018, announcing its second quarter 2018 financial results.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) with earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2018.
  • 3Unaudited consolidated financial statements (Exhibit 99.2) are provided, covering key statements like Income, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flows for relevant periods.
  • 4The provided financial statements allow for year-over-year comparisons (Q2 2018 vs. Q2 2017, and first six months 2018 vs. 2017).
  • 5The press release information is furnished, not filed, limiting liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6Investors are directed to the exhibits for specific financial performance details and quantitative data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing by Ameren Corporation on August 3, 2018, is to publicly announce and provide its financial results for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2018. It includes a press release and detailed financial statements for investor review.

The specific financial performance numbers are not detailed in the text of the 8-K report itself. You would need to refer to Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (the unaudited consolidated financial statements) attached to this filing for the quantitative data on Ameren's revenue, net income, earnings per share, and other key financial metrics.

Information that is 'furnished' (like the press release in Exhibit 99.1) is generally considered less formal and does not subject the company to the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is 'filed'. While it still provides important updates, investors might treat filed information with a higher degree of legal scrutiny.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements included in Exhibit 99.2 cover the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, and compare them to the corresponding periods in 2017. The Balance Sheet is provided as of June 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017.