UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K |
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
June 9, 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
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ITEM 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On June 8, 2006, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors of Ameren Corporation (“Ameren”) recommended, and on June 9, 2006, the Board of Directors of Ameren ("Board”) approved, effective June 9, 2006, the following changes to the compensation for non-management directors: (i) an increase in the base cash annual retainer from $20,000 to $50,000 and (ii) an increase in the fee for each Board Committee meeting attended from $1,000 to $1,500.
These changes were recommended and approved on the basis of a third party consultant’s report on director compensation at peer companies of Ameren. A summary sheet setting forth the compensation for non-management directors of Ameren is attached as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Number: Title:
10.1 Summary Sheet of Ameren Corporation Non-Management Director Compensation
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 hereunto duly authorized.
AMEREN CORPORATION
(Registrant)
/s/ Martin J. Lyons
Martin J. Lyons
Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: June 12, 2006
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Description |
10.1 | Summary Sheet of Ameren Corporation Non-Management Director Compensation |