Ameren Corporation Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Ameren Corporation on February 9, 2011. The report discloses significant changes in the company's Board of Directors and senior executive leadership effective at the upcoming annual shareholder meeting or shortly thereafter.
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 corporate governance and personnel changes rather than financial performance.
Material Changes
- Board Departures: Directors Charles W. Mueller and Harvey Saligman will complete their terms effective at the annual meeting on April 21, 2011, in accordance with the company's retirement policy for directors reaching age 72.
- Executive Appointments (Effective March 2, 2011):
- Charles D. Naslund: Appointed Senior Vice President, Generation and Environmental Projects of Ameren Missouri. He will relinquish his roles as Chairman, President, and CEO of Ameren Energy Resources Company and Chairman/President of Ameren Energy Generating Company.
- Steven R. Sullivan: Elected Chairman, President, and CEO of Ameren Energy Resources Company and Chairman/President of Ameren Energy Generating Company. He currently serves as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary.
- Gregory L. Nelson: Elected Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Ameren, Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois, Genco, and Ameren Services. He currently serves as Vice President, Tax and Deputy General Counsel.
Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary
Management commentary is limited to the announcement of these personnel transitions. The filing notes that a press release detailing these changes was issued on February 9, 2011. No specific risks, contingencies, or financial outlooks are discussed in this document.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Confirm the exact date of the annual shareholder meeting (April 21, 2011) to finalize the departure of Directors Mueller and Saligman.
- Verify the March 2, 2011 effective date for the new executive roles held by Naslund, Sullivan, and Nelson.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional context on the strategic rationale for these leadership changes.
- Note that this filing contains no financial data; refer to the most recent 10-K or 10-Q for financial metrics.