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AMEREN CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 14, 2019)

Filed February 14, 2019For Securities:AEE

Summary

Ameren Corporation (AEE) filed an 8-K on February 14, 2019, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. The filing primarily consists of a press release detailing these results and providing future earnings guidance. This information is crucial for investors to assess the company's recent performance, understand its financial health, and make informed decisions about future investments based on the outlook provided. The report also includes unaudited consolidated financial statements, such as the Statement of Income, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows for the relevant periods. While the press release itself is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, its contents, along with the attached financial statements, offer a comprehensive view of Ameren's financial position and operational outcomes for 2018.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ameren released its Q4 and full-year 2018 financial results on February 14, 2019.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release detailing earnings for the periods ending December 31, 2018.
  • 3The company provided earnings guidance for the upcoming periods.
  • 4Unaudited consolidated financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for 2018 and 2017 are incorporated by reference.
  • 5Exhibit 99.1 (press release) is furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6Exhibit 99.2 contains the detailed unaudited financial statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Ameren's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2018, and to provide earnings guidance to investors.

The detailed financial results are presented in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the unaudited consolidated financial statements (Exhibit 99.2), both of which are attached to the 8-K filing.

The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished rather than filed. This means it is not subject to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, though it provides important forward-looking information and historical results.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements cover the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2018, and the corresponding periods for 2017.