Ameren Corporation 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Ameren Corporation on December 11, 2009. The report discloses a corporate governance event regarding the Board of Directors.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the election of a new director to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors.
Management Commentary and Governance
- Director Election: On December 11, 2009, the Board elected Stephen R. Wilson to fill a vacancy.
- Committee Assignments: Mr. Wilson was appointed to the Audit and Risk Committee and the Nuclear Oversight Committee.
- Compensation: Mr. Wilson will receive standard director compensation as outlined in Exhibit 10.1 of Ameren's Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2008.
- Background: Mr. Wilson is the Chairman, President, and CEO of CF Industries Holdings, Inc., a major fertilizer manufacturer.
- Related Party Transactions: No reportable business relationships existed between CF Industries and Ameren in 2008 or through the date of this filing.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific compensation terms for Mr. Wilson in Ameren's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 (Exhibit 10.1).
- Confirm the current composition of the Audit and Risk Committee and the Nuclear Oversight Committee.
- Review the full Form 10-Q or 10-K for the most recent financial performance data, as this 8-K contains none.