-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, VTKT+flOHS1jUBlHU3ImAAi3MvWqyiQTyoOLlGhiE8nAGMt3n03XIJv/0R5RAcBO WadJDaeKW3TqrK+c/Iy47g== 0001002910-03-000363.txt : 20031210 0001002910-03-000363.hdr.sgml : 20031210 20031210165436 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001002910-03-000363 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20031210 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20031210 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: UNION ELECTRIC CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000100826 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911] IRS NUMBER: 430559760 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MO FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-02967 FILM NUMBER: 031047803 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1901 CHOUTEAU AVENUE STREET 2: MC 1370 CITY: ST LOUIS STATE: MO ZIP: 63166 BUSINESS PHONE: 3146213222 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1901 CHOUTEAU AVENUE STREET 2: MC 1370 CITY: ST LOUIS STATE: MO ZIP: 63166 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMEREN CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001002910 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED [4931] IRS NUMBER: 431723446 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MO FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-14756 FILM NUMBER: 031047802 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1901 CHOUTEAU AVE STREET 2: MC 1370 CITY: ST LOUIS STATE: MO ZIP: 63166-6149 BUSINESS PHONE: 431723446 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1901 CHOUTEAU AVE STREET 2: MC 1370 CITY: ST LOUIS STATE: MO ZIP: 63103 8-K 1 aee_ue8k12102003.txt AMEREN/UE 8K 12102003 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 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): December 10, 2003
Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter; Commission State of Incorporation; IRS Employer File Number Address and Telephone Number Identification No. - ----------- ---------------------------- ------------------ 1-14756 Ameren Corporation 43-1723446 (Missouri Corporation) 1901 Chouteau Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63103 (314) 621-3222 1-2967 Union Electric Company 43-0559760 (Missouri Corporation) 1901 Chouteau Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63103 (314) 621-3222
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. Reference is made to Note 3 - Rate and Regulatory Matters (Missouri Gas) in the "Combined Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)" in Ameren Corporation's and Union Electric Company's (AmerenUE) Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003 for a discussion of AmerenUE's May 2003 request to the Missouri Public Service Commission for an increase in natural gas delivery rates. On December 10, 2003, Ameren Corporation issued a press release announcing that AmerenUE has entered into a settlement with the Missouri Public Service Commission staff, the Office of Public Counsel and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to implement increased natural gas delivery rates. The settlement is subject to review and approval by the Missouri Public Service Commission. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by this reference. This combined Form 8-K is being filed separately by Ameren Corporation and Union Electric Company (Registrants). Information contained herein relating to any individual registrant has been filed by such registrant on its own behalf. No registrant makes any representation as to information relating to any other registrant. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (a) Financial Statements: Not applicable (b) Pro Forma Financial Information: Not applicable (c) Exhibits: Exhibit No. Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release issued on December 10, 2003 by Ameren Corporation. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, each registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. The signature for each undersigned company shall be deemed to relate only to matters having reference to such company or its subsidiaries. AMEREN CORPORATION (Registrant) /s/ Martin J. Lyons --------------------------------- Martin J. Lyons Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) UNION ELECTRIC COMPANY (Registrant) /s/ Martin J. Lyons --------------------------------- Martin J. Lyons Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) Date: December 10, 2003 Exhibit Index ------------- Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press release issued on December 10, 2003 by Ameren Corporation. EX-99 3 pressrelease_12102003.txt PRESS RELEASE AMERE/UE 12102003 Exhibit 99.1 [GRAPHIC OMITTED][GRAPHIC OMITTED] 1901 Chouteau Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103 Contact: Media Analysts Investors Mike Cleary Bruce Steinke Investor Services (573) 681-7137 (314) 554-2574 (800) 255-2237 mcleary@ameren.com bsteinke@ameren.com invest@ameren.com - ------------------ ------------------- ----------------- For Immediate Release - --------------------- AMERENUE ENTERS INTO SETTLEMENT REGARDING MISSOURI NATURAL GAS DELIVERY RATES ST. LOUIS, MO. Dec. 10, 2003---Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced today that its utility subsidiary, AmerenUE, has entered into a settlement with the Staff of the Missouri Public Service Commission (MoPSC), the Office of Public Counsel and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) to implement new natural gas delivery rates. The settlement is subject to review and approval by the MoPSC. If approved, the settlement and subsequent order would result in an increase in AmerenUE operating revenues of approximately $13 million annually. A final ruling in this case is expected by early 2004. The new rates would mean a typical residential customer who heats with natural gas would see an average monthly increase of about $6.55 or 10.2 percent. This would be only the third delivery rate increase for AmerenUE gas customers since 1987; the company last implemented a natural gas delivery rate increase in 2000. Gas delivery rates reflect the costs of constructing, operating and maintaining the company's natural gas system and account for about a third of a typical residential customer's total gas bill. This amount would not include any changes that may occur in the Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA), which primarily reflects the commodity cost of gas purchased from suppliers. Changes in the commodity cost of gas are set by the market based upon the supply and demand of natural gas in the U.S. and are not regulated by the MoPSC. These gas commodity costs are passed through the PGA dollar-for-dollar and contain no "mark-up" by AmerenUE. Under the settlement agreement, AmerenUE would make the following commitments: > To offer rate stability for customers during the 2003-2004 winter heating season, the increase would not take effect until Feb. 15, 2004, and AmerenUE would not request a PGA increase prior to April 1, 2004. -- more -- Add One > Absent the occurrence of a significant, unusual event, AmerenUE's Missouri gas delivery rates would not change prior to July 1, 2006. > AmerenUE's investments in gas infrastructure improvements between July 1, 2003, and Dec. 31, 2006, would total at least $15 million. > The company also would commit to contribute $155,000 per year to continue funding a weatherization program developed with the MoPSC Staff, the Office of Public Counsel and the MoDNR. The program provides weatherization services and energy audits for low-income customers. > AmerenUE would also provide $100,000 in annual funding for a pilot program offering weatherization services and rate relief to low-income customers in the Missouri counties of Stoddard and Scott. > The company would provide $55,000 per year to fund an energy efficient equipment program, again with support from the MoDNR. In its initial filing with the MoPSC, AmerenUE cited significant investments in energy infrastructure for its gas business and rising operating expenses as primary reasons for a rate increase. "Since we last implemented an increase in our natural gas delivery rates approximately three years ago, we have invested more than $50 million to make our natural gas system even more reliable," says AmerenUE Vice President Ronald C. Zdellar. Since May 1, 2000, the company has replaced about 55 miles of old cast iron pipes and more than 3,000 service lines with modern, more durable polyethylene pipe, largely to comply with state regulations. In addition, AmerenUE has added about 142 miles of new gas mains and more than 7,000 service connections to accommodate new growth. For more information on this agreement and for conservation tips, customers can visit www.ameren.com. There customers can also sign up for a Budget Billing Plan that will help them avoid seasonal peaks in their monthly bills by spreading the cost of natural gas over an entire year. Customers can also get information on these and other programs by dialing toll- free 1-800-552-7583. Ameren Corporation serves 1.7 million electric customers and 500,000 natural gas customers in a 49,000-square-mile area of Illinois and Missouri. AmerenUE serves more than 111,000 natural gas customers in Missouri. ### -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----