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
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
October 22, 2004
AMEREN CORPORATION
(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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
(17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
SECTION 2 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 22, 2004, Ameren Corporation (the "Registrant") issued a press
release announcing its earnings for the quarterly period ended September 30,
2004. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein
by reference.
The information furnished pursuant to 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 or
the Exchange Act.
SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
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| 99.1 | Press release regarding earnings for the quarterly period ended |
| | September 30, 2004, issued on October 22, 2004 by Ameren |
| | Corporation |
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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)
/s/ Martin J. Lyons
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Martin J. Lyons
Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: October 22, 2004
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 - Press release regarding earnings for the quarterly period ended
September 30, 2004, issued on October 22, 2004 by Ameren
Corporation.