UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
| FORM 8-K |
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| February 14, 2006 |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Missouri | 1-14756 | 43-1723446 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
1901 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63103
(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (314) 621-3222
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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SECTION 2—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 14, 2006, Ameren Corporation (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) or the Exchange Act.
The information contained in Exhibit 99.2 shall be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Registrant under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.
SECTION 8—OTHER EVENTS
ITEM 8.01 Other Events.
In its press release dated February 14, 2006, the Registrant disclosed the following unaudited consolidated financial statements: Statement of Income for the three-months and twelve-months ended December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, Statement of Cash Flows for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 and Balance Sheet at December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004. The Registrant hereby incorporates such information by reference into this Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
SECTION 9—FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Number: | Title: |
99.1 | Press release regarding earnings for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2005, issued on February 14, 2006 by Ameren Corporation. |
99.2* | Ameren Corporation’s Unaudited Statement of Income for the three-months and twelve-months ended December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, Statement of Cash Flows for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 and Balance Sheet at December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004. |
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* Exhibit 99.2 is intended to be deemed filed rather than furnished pursuant to General Instructions B.2 of Form 8-K.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
AMEREN CORPORATION (Registrant) | ||
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| By: | /s/ Martin J. Lyons | |
Martin J. Lyons | ||
Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) | ||
Date: February 14, 2006
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number: | Title: |
99.1 | Press release regarding earnings for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2005, issued on February 14, 2006 by Ameren Corporation. |
99.2* | Ameren Corporation’s Unaudited Statement of Income for the three-months and twelve-months ended December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, Statement of Cash Flows for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 and Balance Sheet at December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004. |
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* Exhibit 99.2 is intended to be deemed filed rather than furnished pursuant to General Instructions B.2 of Form 8-K.
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