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Fair Value Measurements
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Fair Value Measurements

NOTE 7 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

We perform an analysis each quarter to determine the appropriate hierarchy level of the assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety according to the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. All assets and liabilities whose fair value measurement is based on significant unobservable inputs are classified as Level 3.

See Note 8 - Fair Value Measurements under Part II, Item 8, of the Form 10-K for additional information of the definition of fair value and the fair value hierarchy.

In accordance with applicable authoritative accounting guidance, we consider nonperformance risk in our valuation of derivative instruments by analyzing the credit standing of our counterparties and considering any counterparty credit enhancements (e.g., collateral). The guidance also requires that the fair value measurement of liabilities reflect the nonperformance risk of the reporting entity, as applicable. Therefore, we have factored the impact of our credit standing as well as any potential credit enhancements into the fair value measurement of both derivative assets and derivative liabilities. Included in our valuation, and based on current market conditions, is a valuation adjustment for counterparty default derived from market data such as the price of credit default swaps, bond yields, and credit ratings. Ameren recorded losses totaling less than $1 million in the first six months of 2011 and gains totaling less than $1 million in the first six months of 2010 related to valuation adjustments for counterparty default risk. At June 30, 2011, the counterparty default risk valuation adjustment related to net derivative assets totaled $1 million and less than $1 million for Ameren and Genco, respectively. The counterparty default risk valuation adjustment related to net derivative liabilities totaled less than $1 million and $11 million for Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois, respectively. At December 31, 2010, the counterparty default risk valuation adjustment related to derivative contracts totaled $2 million, less than $1 million, $21 million, and less than $1 million for Ameren, Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois and Genco, respectively.

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2011:

 

          

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets for

Identical Assets

or Liabilities

(Level 1)

    

Significant Other

Observable Inputs

(Level 2)

    

Significant Other

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

         Total      

Assets:

             

Ameren(a)             

 

Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

   $ -       $ -       $ 72       $ 72   
 

Natural gas

     3         -         3         6   
 

Power

     -         18         174         192   
 

Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund(c):

           
 

Cash and cash equivalents

     1         -         -         1   
 

Equity securities:

           
 

U.S. large capitalization

     234         -         -         234   
 

Debt securities:

           
 

Corporate bonds

     -         45         -         45   
 

Municipal bonds

     -         2         -         2   
 

U.S. treasury and agency securities

     -         59         -         59   
 

Asset-backed securities

     -         13         -         13   
   

Other

     -         1         -         1   

AMO

 

Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

     -         -         43         43   
 

Power

     -         2         28         30   
 

Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund(c):

           
 

Cash and cash equivalents

     1         -         -         1   
 

Equity securities:

           
 

U.S. large capitalization

     234         -         -         234   
 

Debt securities:

           
 

Corporate bonds

     -         45         -         45   
 

Municipal bonds

     -         2         -         2   
 

U.S. treasury and agency securities

     -         59         -         59   
 

Asset-backed securities

     -         13         -         13   
   

Other

     -         1         -         1   

AIC

 

Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Natural gas

     -         -         2         2   
   

Power

     -         -         69         69   

Genco

 

Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

     -         -         22         22   
 

Natural gas

     1         -         -         1   
   

Power

     -         -         4         4   

Liabilities:

             

Ameren(a)

 

Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

   $ -       $ -       $ 4       $ 4   
 

Natural gas

     18         -         120         138   
 

Power

     -         16         57         73   
   

Uranium

     -         -         2         2   

AMO

 

Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

     -         -         2         2   
 

Natural gas

     9         -         11         20   
 

Power

     -         1         3         4   
   

Uranium

     -         -         2         2   

AIC

 

Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Natural gas

     5         -         108         113   
   

Power

     -         -         273         273   

Genco

 

Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

     -         -         1         1   
 

Natural gas

     2         -         -         2   
   

Power

     -         -         3         3   

 

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2010:

 

           

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for

Identical Assets

or Liabilities

(Level 1)

    

Significant Other

Observable Inputs

(Level 2)

    

Significant Other

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

             Total           

Assets:

              

Ameren(a)

   Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

   $ -       $ -       $ 64       $ 64    
  

Natural gas

     3         -         2           
  

Power

     -         17         86         103    
  

Uranium

     -         -         2           
   Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund(c):            
  

Cash and cash equivalents

     1         -         -           
  

Equity securities:

           
  

U.S. large capitalization

     228         -         -         228    
  

Debt securities:

           
  

Corporate bonds

     -         40         -         40    
  

Municipal bonds

     -         2         -           
  

U.S. treasury and agency securities

     -         50         -         50    
  

Asset-backed securities

     -         14         -         14    
    

Other

     -         1         -           

AMO

   Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

     -         -         37         37    
  

Natural gas

     -         -         1           
  

Power

     -         3         5           
  

Uranium

     -         -         2           
   Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund(c):            
  

Cash and cash equivalents

     1         -         -           
  

Equity securities:

           
  

U.S. large capitalization

     228         -         -         228    
  

Debt securities:

           
  

Corporate bonds

     -         40         -         40    
  

Municipal bonds

     -         2         -           
  

U.S. treasury and agency securities

     -         50         -         50    
  

Asset-backed securities

     -         14         -         14    
    

Other

     -         1         -           

AIC

   Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Natural gas

     -         -         2           
    

Power

     -         -         8           

Genco

   Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

     -         -         21         21    
  

Natural gas

     1         -         -           
    

Power

     -         -         11         11    

Liabilities:

              

Ameren(a)

   Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

   $ -       $ -       $ 13       $ 13    
  

Natural gas

     21         -         150         171    
    

Power

     -         19         50         69    

AMO

   Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

     -         -         7           
  

Natural gas

     9         -         15         24    
    

Power

     -         3         3           

AIC

   Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Natural gas

     7         -         136         143    
    

Power

     -         -         360         360    

Genco

   Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

     -         -         4           
  

Natural gas

     2         -         -           
    

Power

     -         -         8           

 

 

In January 2010, the FASB issued amended authoritative guidance regarding fair value measurements. This guidance required disclosures regarding significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. It also required information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements. This guidance was effective for us as of January 1, 2010, with the exception of guidance applicable to detailed Level 3 reconciliation disclosures, which became effective for us as of January 1, 2011. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position, or liquidity because it provides enhanced disclosure requirements only.

The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2011:

 

        Net derivative commodity contracts  
Three Months      Ameren       

Ameren
Missouri

      

Ameren
Illinois

       Genco        Other(c)  

Heating oil:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2011

     $ 96         $ 57         $         (a      $ 29         $ 10   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (5        -           (a        (3        (2

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (9        (9        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (14        (9        (a        (3        (2

Purchases

       1           1           (a        -           -   

Settlements

       (15        (8        (a        (5        (2

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ 68         $ 41         $ (a      $ 21         $ 6   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ (14      $ (8      $ (a      $ (4      $ (2

Natural gas:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2011

     $ (120      $ (12      $ (108      $ -         $ -   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       -           -           -           -           -   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (20        (1        (19        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (20        (1        (19        -           -   

Purchases

       1           -           1           -           -   

Settlements

       22           2           20           -           -   

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ (117      $ (11      $ (106      $ -         $ -   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ (18      $ (1      $ (17      $ -         $ -   

Power:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2011

     $ 31         $ 2         $ (325      $ 3         $ 351   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (15        -           -           (1        (14

Included in OCI

       5           -           -           -           5   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       66           (1        77           (a        (10

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       56           (1        77           (1        (19

Purchases

       50           29           -           -           21   

Sales

       (7        -           -           -           (7

Settlements

       (16        (6        44           (1        (53

Transfers into Level 3

       1           -           -           -           1   

Transfers out of Level 3

       2           1           -           -           1   

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ 117         $ 25         $ (204      $ 1         $ 295   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ 59         $ (1      $ 68         $ (1      $ (7

Uranium:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2011

     $ 1         $ 1         $         (a      $         (a      $ (a

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (3        (3        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (3        (3        (a        (a        (a

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

 

 

The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2010:

 

        Net derivative commodity contracts  
Three Months      Ameren       

Ameren
Missouri

      

Ameren
Illinois

       Genco        Other(c)  

Heating oil:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2010

     $ 54         $ 31         $         (a      $ 18         $ 5   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (8        -           (a        (6        (2

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (9        (9        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (17        (9        (a        (6        (2

Purchases

       33           17           (a        11           5   

Settlements

       (41        (23        (a        (13        (5

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ 29         $ 16         $ (a      $ 10         $ 3   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (16      $ (9      $ (a      $ (5      $ (2

Natural gas:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2010

     $ (162      $ (18      $ (144      $ -         $ -   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       -           -           -           -           -   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (6        (1        (5        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (6        (1        (5        -           -   

Purchases

       -           -           -           -           -   

Settlements

       30           4           26           -           -   

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ (138      $ (15      $ (123      $ -         $ -   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (6      $ (1      $ (5      $ -         $ -   

Power:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2010

     $ 37         $ 5         $ (554      $ 3         $ 583   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       6           -           -           -           6   

Included in OCI

       (18        -           -           -           (18

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       29           1           98           (a        (70

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       17           1           98           -           (82

Purchases

       25           5           17           (2        5   

Sales

       2           -           -           3           (1

Settlements

       (19        (6        33           (1        (45

Transfers into Level 3

       (1        -           -           -           (1

Transfers out of Level 3

       (7        -           -           -           (7

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ 54         $ 5         $ (406      $ 3         $ 452   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (5      $ (3      $ 67         $ -         $ (69

Uranium:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2010

     $ (3      $ (3      $         (a      $         (a      $ (a

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (1        (1        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (1        (1        (a        (a        (a

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ (4      $ (4      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ -         $ -         $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

 

 

The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2011:

 

        Net derivative commodity contracts  
Six Months      Ameren       

Ameren
Missouri

      

Ameren
Illinois

       Genco        Other(c)  

Heating oil:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2011

     $ 51         $ 30         $         (a      $ 17         $ 4   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       17           -           (a        12           5   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       22           22           (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       39           22           (a        12           5   

Purchases

       2           2           (a        -           -   

Settlements

       (24        (13        (a        (8        (3

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ 68         $ 41         $ (a      $ 21         $ 6   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ 30         $ 18         $ (a      $ 9         $ 3   

Natural gas:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2011

     $ (148      $ (14      $ (134      $ -         $ -   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       -           -           -           -           -   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (13        (1        (12        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (13        (1        (12        -           -   

Purchases

       1           -           1           -           -   

Settlements

       43           4           39           -           -   

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ (117      $ (11      $ (106      $ -         $ -   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ 9         $ 1         $ 8         $ -         $ -   

Power:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2011

     $ 36         $ 2         $ (352      $ 3         $ 383   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (18        -           -           (1        (17

Included in OCI

       5           -           -           -           5   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       64           6           47           (a        11   

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       51           6           47           (1        (1

Purchases

       59           29           -           -           30   

Sales

       (16        -           -           -           (16

Settlements

       (16        (12        101           (1        (104

Transfers into Level 3

       1           (1        -           -           2   

Transfers out of Level 3

       2           1           -           -           1   

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ 117         $ 25         $ (204      $ 1         $ 295   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ 59         $ -         $ 64         $ (1      $ (4

Uranium:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2011

     $ 2         $ 2         $         (a      $         (a      $ (a

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (4        (4        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (4        (4        (a        (a        (a

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

 

 

The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2010:

 

        Net derivative commodity contracts  
Six Months      Ameren       

Ameren
Missouri

      

Ameren
Illinois

       Genco        Other(c)  

Heating oil:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2010

     $ 60         $ 32         $         (a      $ 21         $ 7   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (10        -           (a        (8        (2

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (11        (11        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (21        (11        (a        (8        (2

Purchases

       32           18           (a        11           3   

Settlements

       (42        (23        (a        (14        (5

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ 29         $ 16         $ (a      $ 10         $ 3   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (18      $ (10      $ (a      $ (6      $ (2

Natural gas:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2010

     $ (67      $ (6      $ (61      $ -         $ -   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       -           -           -           -           -   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (109        (14        (95        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (109        (14        (95        -           -   

Purchases

       (4        -           (4        -           -   

Settlements

       42           5           37           -           -   

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ (138      $ (15      $ (123      $ -         $ -   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (81      $ (10      $ (71      $ -         $ -   

Power:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2010

     $ 38         $ (1      $ (422      $ 1         $ 460   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       24           -           -           2           22   

Included in OCI

       6           -           -           -           6   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       7           13           (69        (a        63   

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       37           13           (69        2           91   

Purchases

       38           4           17           (4        21   

Sales

       (5        1           -           5           (11

Settlements

       (29        (9        68           (1        (87

Transfers into Level 3

       (1        -           -           -           (1

Transfers out of Level 3

       (24        (3        -           -           (21

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ 54         $ 5         $ (406      $ 3         $ 452   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (7      $ 1         $ (79      $ 1         $ 70   

Uranium:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2010

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $         (a      $ (a

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (2        (2        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (2        (2        (a        (a        (a

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ (4      $ (4      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (1      $ (1      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

 

 

Transfers out of Level 3 represent existing assets and liabilities that were previously classified as Level 3 but were recategorized to a higher level because the lowest significant input became observable during the period. Transfers into Level 3 represent existing assets and liabilities that were previously classified as a higher level but were recategorized to Level 3 because the lowest significant input became unobservable during the period. Transfers between Level 2 and Level 3 were primarily caused by changes in availability of financial power trades observable in active markets compared with previous periods for the quarters ended June 30, 2011, and 2010. Any reclassifications are reported at the fair value measurement reported at the beginning of the period in which the changes occur. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, and 2010, there were no transfers into or out of Level 1.

The Ameren Companies' carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, short-term borrowings, and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The estimated fair value of long-term debt and preferred stock is based on the quoted market prices for same or similar issuances for companies with similar credit profiles or on the current rates offered to the Ameren Companies for similar financial instruments.

The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our long-term debt and capital lease obligations and preferred stock at June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010:

 

      June 30, 2011      December 31, 2010  
     

Carrying

Amount

    

Fair

Value

    

Carrying

Amount

    

Fair

Value

 

Ameren:(a)(b)

           

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations (including current portion)

   $ 6,859       $    7,666       $ 7,008       $    7,661   

Preferred stock

     142         102         142         102   

Ameren Missouri:

           

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations (including current portion)

   $ 3,954       $ 4,378       $ 3,954       $ 4,281   

Preferred stock

     80         61         80         62   

Ameren Illinois:

           

Long-term debt (including current portion)

   $ 1,658       $ 1,956       $ 1,807       $ 2,067   

Preferred stock

     62         41         62         40   

Genco:

           

Long-term debt (including current portion)

   $ 824       $ 843       $ 824       $ 826   

 

Ameren Illinois [Member]
 
Fair Value Measurements

NOTE 7 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

We perform an analysis each quarter to determine the appropriate hierarchy level of the assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety according to the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. All assets and liabilities whose fair value measurement is based on significant unobservable inputs are classified as Level 3.

See Note 8 - Fair Value Measurements under Part II, Item 8, of the Form 10-K for additional information of the definition of fair value and the fair value hierarchy.

In accordance with applicable authoritative accounting guidance, we consider nonperformance risk in our valuation of derivative instruments by analyzing the credit standing of our counterparties and considering any counterparty credit enhancements (e.g., collateral). The guidance also requires that the fair value measurement of liabilities reflect the nonperformance risk of the reporting entity, as applicable. Therefore, we have factored the impact of our credit standing as well as any potential credit enhancements into the fair value measurement of both derivative assets and derivative liabilities. Included in our valuation, and based on current market conditions, is a valuation adjustment for counterparty default derived from market data such as the price of credit default swaps, bond yields, and credit ratings. Ameren recorded losses totaling less than $1 million in the first six months of 2011 and gains totaling less than $1 million in the first six months of 2010 related to valuation adjustments for counterparty default risk. At June 30, 2011, the counterparty default risk valuation adjustment related to net derivative assets totaled $1 million and less than $1 million for Ameren and Genco, respectively. The counterparty default risk valuation adjustment related to net derivative liabilities totaled less than $1 million and $11 million for Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois, respectively. At December 31, 2010, the counterparty default risk valuation adjustment related to derivative contracts totaled $2 million, less than $1 million, $21 million, and less than $1 million for Ameren, Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois and Genco, respectively.

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2011:

 

          

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets for

Identical Assets

or Liabilities

(Level 1)

    

Significant Other

Observable Inputs

(Level 2)

    

Significant Other

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

         Total      

Assets:

             

Ameren(a)             

 

Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

   $ -       $ -       $ 72       $ 72   
 

Natural gas

     3         -         3         6   
 

Power

     -         18         174         192   
 

Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund(c):

           
 

Cash and cash equivalents

     1         -         -         1   
 

Equity securities:

           
 

U.S. large capitalization

     234         -         -         234   
 

Debt securities:

           
 

Corporate bonds

     -         45         -         45   
 

Municipal bonds

     -         2         -         2   
 

U.S. treasury and agency securities

     -         59         -         59   
 

Asset-backed securities

     -         13         -         13   
   

Other

     -         1         -         1   

AMO

 

Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

     -         -         43         43   
 

Power

     -         2         28         30   
 

Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund(c):

           
 

Cash and cash equivalents

     1         -         -         1   
 

Equity securities:

           
 

U.S. large capitalization

     234         -         -         234   
 

Debt securities:

           
 

Corporate bonds

     -         45         -         45   
 

Municipal bonds

     -         2         -         2   
 

U.S. treasury and agency securities

     -         59         -         59   
 

Asset-backed securities

     -         13         -         13   
   

Other

     -         1         -         1   

AIC

 

Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Natural gas

     -         -         2         2   
   

Power

     -         -         69         69   

Genco

 

Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

     -         -         22         22   
 

Natural gas

     1         -         -         1   
   

Power

     -         -         4         4   

Liabilities:

             

Ameren(a)

 

Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

   $ -       $ -       $ 4       $ 4   
 

Natural gas

     18         -         120         138   
 

Power

     -         16         57         73   
   

Uranium

     -         -         2         2   

AMO

 

Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

     -         -         2         2   
 

Natural gas

     9         -         11         20   
 

Power

     -         1         3         4   
   

Uranium

     -         -         2         2   

AIC

 

Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Natural gas

     5         -         108         113   
   

Power

     -         -         273         273   

Genco

 

Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

     -         -         1         1   
 

Natural gas

     2         -         -         2   
   

Power

     -         -         3         3   

 

(a) Includes amounts for Ameren registrant and nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.
(b) The derivative asset and liability balances are presented net of counterparty credit considerations.
(c) Balance excludes $1 million of receivables, payables, and accrued income, net.

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2010:

 

           

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for

Identical Assets

or Liabilities

(Level 1)

    

Significant Other

Observable Inputs

(Level 2)

    

Significant Other

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

             Total           

Assets:

              

Ameren(a)

   Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

   $ -       $ -       $ 64       $ 64    
  

Natural gas

     3         -         2           
  

Power

     -         17         86         103    
  

Uranium

     -         -         2           
   Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund(c):            
  

Cash and cash equivalents

     1         -         -           
  

Equity securities:

           
  

U.S. large capitalization

     228         -         -         228    
  

Debt securities:

           
  

Corporate bonds

     -         40         -         40    
  

Municipal bonds

     -         2         -           
  

U.S. treasury and agency securities

     -         50         -         50    
  

Asset-backed securities

     -         14         -         14    
    

Other

     -         1         -           

AMO

   Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

     -         -         37         37    
  

Natural gas

     -         -         1           
  

Power

     -         3         5           
  

Uranium

     -         -         2           
   Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund(c):            
  

Cash and cash equivalents

     1         -         -           
  

Equity securities:

           
  

U.S. large capitalization

     228         -         -         228    
  

Debt securities:

           
  

Corporate bonds

     -         40         -         40    
  

Municipal bonds

     -         2         -           
  

U.S. treasury and agency securities

     -         50         -         50    
  

Asset-backed securities

     -         14         -         14    
    

Other

     -         1         -           

AIC

   Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Natural gas

     -         -         2           
    

Power

     -         -         8           

Genco

   Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

     -         -         21         21    
  

Natural gas

     1         -         -           
    

Power

     -         -         11         11    

Liabilities:

              

Ameren(a)

   Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

   $ -       $ -       $ 13       $ 13    
  

Natural gas

     21         -         150         171    
    

Power

     -         19         50         69    

AMO

   Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

     -         -         7           
  

Natural gas

     9         -         15         24    
    

Power

     -         3         3           

AIC

   Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Natural gas

     7         -         136         143    
    

Power

     -         -         360         360    

Genco

   Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

     -         -         4           
  

Natural gas

     2         -         -           
    

Power

     -         -         8           

 

(a) Includes amounts for Ameren registrant and nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.
(b) The derivative asset and liability balances are presented net of counterparty credit considerations.
(c) Balance excludes $1 million of receivables, payables, and accrued income, net.

 

In January 2010, the FASB issued amended authoritative guidance regarding fair value measurements. This guidance required disclosures regarding significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. It also required information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements. This guidance was effective for us as of January 1, 2010, with the exception of guidance applicable to detailed Level 3 reconciliation disclosures, which became effective for us as of January 1, 2011. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position, or liquidity because it provides enhanced disclosure requirements only.

The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2011:

 

        Net derivative commodity contracts  
Three Months      Ameren       

Ameren
Missouri

      

Ameren
Illinois

       Genco        Other(c)  

Heating oil:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2011

     $ 96         $ 57         $         (a      $ 29         $ 10   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (5        -           (a        (3        (2

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (9        (9        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (14        (9        (a        (3        (2

Purchases

       1           1           (a        -           -   

Settlements

       (15        (8        (a        (5        (2

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ 68         $ 41         $ (a      $ 21         $ 6   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ (14      $ (8      $ (a      $ (4      $ (2

Natural gas:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2011

     $ (120      $ (12      $ (108      $ -         $ -   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       -           -           -           -           -   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (20        (1        (19        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (20        (1        (19        -           -   

Purchases

       1           -           1           -           -   

Settlements

       22           2           20           -           -   

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ (117      $ (11      $ (106      $ -         $ -   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ (18      $ (1      $ (17      $ -         $ -   

Power:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2011

     $ 31         $ 2         $ (325      $ 3         $ 351   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (15        -           -           (1        (14

Included in OCI

       5           -           -           -           5   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       66           (1        77           (a        (10

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       56           (1        77           (1        (19

Purchases

       50           29           -           -           21   

Sales

       (7        -           -           -           (7

Settlements

       (16        (6        44           (1        (53

Transfers into Level 3

       1           -           -           -           1   

Transfers out of Level 3

       2           1           -           -           1   

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ 117         $ 25         $ (204      $ 1         $ 295   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ 59         $ (1      $ 68         $ (1      $ (7

Uranium:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2011

     $ 1         $ 1         $         (a      $         (a      $ (a

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (3        (3        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (3        (3        (a        (a        (a

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

 

(a) Not applicable.
(b) Net gains and losses on heating oil and natural gas derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Expenses - Fuel, while net gains and losses on power derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Revenues - Electric.
(c) Includes amounts for Merchant Generation nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.

 

The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2010:

 

        Net derivative commodity contracts  
Three Months      Ameren       

Ameren
Missouri

      

Ameren
Illinois

       Genco        Other(c)  

Heating oil:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2010

     $ 54         $ 31         $         (a      $ 18         $ 5   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (8        -           (a        (6        (2

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (9        (9        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (17        (9        (a        (6        (2

Purchases

       33           17           (a        11           5   

Settlements

       (41        (23        (a        (13        (5

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ 29         $ 16         $ (a      $ 10         $ 3   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (16      $ (9      $ (a      $ (5      $ (2

Natural gas:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2010

     $ (162      $ (18      $ (144      $ -         $ -   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       -           -           -           -           -   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (6        (1        (5        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (6        (1        (5        -           -   

Purchases

       -           -           -           -           -   

Settlements

       30           4           26           -           -   

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ (138      $ (15      $ (123      $ -         $ -   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (6      $ (1      $ (5      $ -         $ -   

Power:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2010

     $ 37         $ 5         $ (554      $ 3         $ 583   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       6           -           -           -           6   

Included in OCI

       (18        -           -           -           (18

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       29           1           98           (a        (70

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       17           1           98           -           (82

Purchases

       25           5           17           (2        5   

Sales

       2           -           -           3           (1

Settlements

       (19        (6        33           (1        (45

Transfers into Level 3

       (1        -           -           -           (1

Transfers out of Level 3

       (7        -           -           -           (7

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ 54         $ 5         $ (406      $ 3         $ 452   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (5      $ (3      $ 67         $ -         $ (69

Uranium:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2010

     $ (3      $ (3      $         (a      $         (a      $ (a

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (1        (1        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (1        (1        (a        (a        (a

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ (4      $ (4      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ -         $ -         $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

 

(a) Not applicable.
(b) Net gains and losses on heating oil and natural gas derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Expenses - Fuel, while net gains and losses on power derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Revenues - Electric.
(c) Includes amounts for Merchant Generation nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.

 

The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2011:

 

        Net derivative commodity contracts  
Six Months      Ameren       

Ameren
Missouri

      

Ameren
Illinois

       Genco        Other(c)  

Heating oil:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2011

     $ 51         $ 30         $         (a      $ 17         $ 4   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       17           -           (a        12           5   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       22           22           (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       39           22           (a        12           5   

Purchases

       2           2           (a        -           -   

Settlements

       (24        (13        (a        (8        (3

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ 68         $ 41         $ (a      $ 21         $ 6   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ 30         $ 18         $ (a      $ 9         $ 3   

Natural gas:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2011

     $ (148      $ (14      $ (134      $ -         $ -   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       -           -           -           -           -   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (13        (1        (12        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (13        (1        (12        -           -   

Purchases

       1           -           1           -           -   

Settlements

       43           4           39           -           -   

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ (117      $ (11      $ (106      $ -         $ -   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ 9         $ 1         $ 8         $ -         $ -   

Power:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2011

     $ 36         $ 2         $ (352      $ 3         $ 383   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (18        -           -           (1        (17

Included in OCI

       5           -           -           -           5   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       64           6           47           (a        11   

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       51           6           47           (1        (1

Purchases

       59           29           -           -           30   

Sales

       (16        -           -           -           (16

Settlements

       (16        (12        101           (1        (104

Transfers into Level 3

       1           (1        -           -           2   

Transfers out of Level 3

       2           1           -           -           1   

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ 117         $ 25         $ (204      $ 1         $ 295   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ 59         $ -         $ 64         $ (1      $ (4

Uranium:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2011

     $ 2         $ 2         $         (a      $         (a      $ (a

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (4        (4        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (4        (4        (a        (a        (a

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

 

(a) Not applicable.
(b) Net gains and losses on heating oil and natural gas derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Expenses - Fuel, while net gains and losses on power derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Revenues - Electric.
(c) Includes amounts for Merchant Generation nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.

 

The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2010:

 

        Net derivative commodity contracts  
Six Months      Ameren       

Ameren
Missouri

      

Ameren
Illinois

       Genco        Other(c)  

Heating oil:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2010

     $ 60         $ 32         $         (a      $ 21         $ 7   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (10        -           (a        (8        (2

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (11        (11        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (21        (11        (a        (8        (2

Purchases

       32           18           (a        11           3   

Settlements

       (42        (23        (a        (14        (5

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ 29         $ 16         $ (a      $ 10         $ 3   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (18      $ (10      $ (a      $ (6      $ (2

Natural gas:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2010

     $ (67      $ (6      $ (61      $ -         $ -   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       -           -           -           -           -   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (109        (14        (95        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (109        (14        (95        -           -   

Purchases

       (4        -           (4        -           -   

Settlements

       42           5           37           -           -   

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ (138      $ (15      $ (123      $ -         $ -   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (81      $ (10      $ (71      $ -         $ -   

Power:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2010

     $ 38         $ (1      $ (422      $ 1         $ 460   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       24           -           -           2           22   

Included in OCI

       6           -           -           -           6   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       7           13           (69        (a        63   

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       37           13           (69        2           91   

Purchases

       38           4           17           (4        21   

Sales

       (5        1           -           5           (11

Settlements

       (29        (9        68           (1        (87

Transfers into Level 3

       (1        -           -           -           (1

Transfers out of Level 3

       (24        (3        -           -           (21

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ 54         $ 5         $ (406      $ 3         $ 452   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (7      $ 1         $ (79      $ 1         $ 70   

Uranium:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2010

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $         (a      $ (a

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (2        (2        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (2        (2        (a        (a        (a

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ (4      $ (4      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (1      $ (1      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

 

(a) Not applicable.
(b) Net gains and losses on heating oil and natural gas derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Expenses - Fuel, while net gains and losses on power derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Revenues - Electric.
(c) Includes amounts for Merchant Generation nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.

 

Transfers out of Level 3 represent existing assets and liabilities that were previously classified as Level 3 but were recategorized to a higher level because the lowest significant input became observable during the period. Transfers into Level 3 represent existing assets and liabilities that were previously classified as a higher level but were recategorized to Level 3 because the lowest significant input became unobservable during the period. Transfers between Level 2 and Level 3 were primarily caused by changes in availability of financial power trades observable in active markets compared with previous periods for the quarters ended June 30, 2011, and 2010. Any reclassifications are reported at the fair value measurement reported at the beginning of the period in which the changes occur. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, and 2010, there were no transfers into or out of Level 1.

The Ameren Companies' carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, short-term borrowings, and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The estimated fair value of long-term debt and preferred stock is based on the quoted market prices for same or similar issuances for companies with similar credit profiles or on the current rates offered to the Ameren Companies for similar financial instruments.

The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our long-term debt and capital lease obligations and preferred stock at June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010:

 

      June 30, 2011      December 31, 2010  
     

Carrying

Amount

    

Fair

Value

    

Carrying

Amount

    

Fair

Value

 

Ameren:(a)(b)

           

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations (including current portion)

   $ 6,859       $    7,666       $ 7,008       $    7,661   

Preferred stock

     142         102         142         102   

Ameren Missouri:

           

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations (including current portion)

   $ 3,954       $ 4,378       $ 3,954       $ 4,281   

Preferred stock

     80         61         80         62   

Ameren Illinois:

           

Long-term debt (including current portion)

   $ 1,658       $ 1,956       $ 1,807       $ 2,067   

Preferred stock

     62         41         62         40   

Genco:

           

Long-term debt (including current portion)

   $ 824       $ 843       $ 824       $ 826   

 

(a) Includes amounts for Ameren registrant and nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.
(b) Preferred stock not subject to mandatory redemption of the Ameren subsidiaries along with the 20% noncontrolling interest of EEI is recorded in Noncontrolling Interests on the balance sheet.
Ameren Energy Generating Company [Member]
 
Fair Value Measurements

NOTE 7 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

We perform an analysis each quarter to determine the appropriate hierarchy level of the assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety according to the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. All assets and liabilities whose fair value measurement is based on significant unobservable inputs are classified as Level 3.

See Note 8 - Fair Value Measurements under Part II, Item 8, of the Form 10-K for additional information of the definition of fair value and the fair value hierarchy.

In accordance with applicable authoritative accounting guidance, we consider nonperformance risk in our valuation of derivative instruments by analyzing the credit standing of our counterparties and considering any counterparty credit enhancements (e.g., collateral). The guidance also requires that the fair value measurement of liabilities reflect the nonperformance risk of the reporting entity, as applicable. Therefore, we have factored the impact of our credit standing as well as any potential credit enhancements into the fair value measurement of both derivative assets and derivative liabilities. Included in our valuation, and based on current market conditions, is a valuation adjustment for counterparty default derived from market data such as the price of credit default swaps, bond yields, and credit ratings. Ameren recorded losses totaling less than $1 million in the first six months of 2011 and gains totaling less than $1 million in the first six months of 2010 related to valuation adjustments for counterparty default risk. At June 30, 2011, the counterparty default risk valuation adjustment related to net derivative assets totaled $1 million and less than $1 million for Ameren and Genco, respectively. The counterparty default risk valuation adjustment related to net derivative liabilities totaled less than $1 million and $11 million for Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois, respectively. At December 31, 2010, the counterparty default risk valuation adjustment related to derivative contracts totaled $2 million, less than $1 million, $21 million, and less than $1 million for Ameren, Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois and Genco, respectively.

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2011:

 

          

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets for

Identical Assets

or Liabilities

(Level 1)

    

Significant Other

Observable Inputs

(Level 2)

    

Significant Other

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

         Total      

Assets:

             

Ameren(a)             

 

Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

   $ -       $ -       $ 72       $ 72   
 

Natural gas

     3         -         3         6   
 

Power

     -         18         174         192   
 

Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund(c):

           
 

Cash and cash equivalents

     1         -         -         1   
 

Equity securities:

           
 

U.S. large capitalization

     234         -         -         234   
 

Debt securities:

           
 

Corporate bonds

     -         45         -         45   
 

Municipal bonds

     -         2         -         2   
 

U.S. treasury and agency securities

     -         59         -         59   
 

Asset-backed securities

     -         13         -         13   
   

Other

     -         1         -         1   

AMO

 

Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

     -         -         43         43   
 

Power

     -         2         28         30   
 

Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund(c):

           
 

Cash and cash equivalents

     1         -         -         1   
 

Equity securities:

           
 

U.S. large capitalization

     234         -         -         234   
 

Debt securities:

           
 

Corporate bonds

     -         45         -         45   
 

Municipal bonds

     -         2         -         2   
 

U.S. treasury and agency securities

     -         59         -         59   
 

Asset-backed securities

     -         13         -         13   
   

Other

     -         1         -         1   

AIC

 

Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Natural gas

     -         -         2         2   
   

Power

     -         -         69         69   

Genco

 

Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

     -         -         22         22   
 

Natural gas

     1         -         -         1   
   

Power

     -         -         4         4   

Liabilities:

             

Ameren(a)

 

Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

   $ -       $ -       $ 4       $ 4   
 

Natural gas

     18         -         120         138   
 

Power

     -         16         57         73   
   

Uranium

     -         -         2         2   

AMO

 

Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

     -         -         2         2   
 

Natural gas

     9         -         11         20   
 

Power

     -         1         3         4   
   

Uranium

     -         -         2         2   

AIC

 

Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Natural gas

     5         -         108         113   
   

Power

     -         -         273         273   

Genco

 

Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

     -         -         1         1   
 

Natural gas

     2         -         -         2   
   

Power

     -         -         3         3   

 

(a) Includes amounts for Ameren registrant and nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.
(b) The derivative asset and liability balances are presented net of counterparty credit considerations.
(c) Balance excludes $1 million of receivables, payables, and accrued income, net.

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2010:

 

           

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for

Identical Assets

or Liabilities

(Level 1)

    

Significant Other

Observable Inputs

(Level 2)

    

Significant Other

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

             Total           

Assets:

              

Ameren(a)

   Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

   $ -       $ -       $ 64       $ 64    
  

Natural gas

     3         -         2           
  

Power

     -         17         86         103    
  

Uranium

     -         -         2           
   Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund(c):            
  

Cash and cash equivalents

     1         -         -           
  

Equity securities:

           
  

U.S. large capitalization

     228         -         -         228    
  

Debt securities:

           
  

Corporate bonds

     -         40         -         40    
  

Municipal bonds

     -         2         -           
  

U.S. treasury and agency securities

     -         50         -         50    
  

Asset-backed securities

     -         14         -         14    
    

Other

     -         1         -           

AMO

   Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

     -         -         37         37    
  

Natural gas

     -         -         1           
  

Power

     -         3         5           
  

Uranium

     -         -         2           
   Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund(c):            
  

Cash and cash equivalents

     1         -         -           
  

Equity securities:

           
  

U.S. large capitalization

     228         -         -         228    
  

Debt securities:

           
  

Corporate bonds

     -         40         -         40    
  

Municipal bonds

     -         2         -           
  

U.S. treasury and agency securities

     -         50         -         50    
  

Asset-backed securities

     -         14         -         14    
    

Other

     -         1         -           

AIC

   Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Natural gas

     -         -         2           
    

Power

     -         -         8           

Genco

   Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

     -         -         21         21    
  

Natural gas

     1         -         -           
    

Power

     -         -         11         11    

Liabilities:

              

Ameren(a)

   Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

   $ -       $ -       $ 13       $ 13    
  

Natural gas

     21         -         150         171    
    

Power

     -         19         50         69    

AMO

   Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

     -         -         7           
  

Natural gas

     9         -         15         24    
    

Power

     -         3         3           

AIC

   Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Natural gas

     7         -         136         143    
    

Power

     -         -         360         360    

Genco

   Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

     -         -         4           
  

Natural gas

     2         -         -           
    

Power

     -         -         8           

 

(a) Includes amounts for Ameren registrant and nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.
(b) The derivative asset and liability balances are presented net of counterparty credit considerations.
(c) Balance excludes $1 million of receivables, payables, and accrued income, net.

 

In January 2010, the FASB issued amended authoritative guidance regarding fair value measurements. This guidance required disclosures regarding significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. It also required information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements. This guidance was effective for us as of January 1, 2010, with the exception of guidance applicable to detailed Level 3 reconciliation disclosures, which became effective for us as of January 1, 2011. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position, or liquidity because it provides enhanced disclosure requirements only.

The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2011:

 

        Net derivative commodity contracts  
Three Months      Ameren       

Ameren
Missouri

      

Ameren
Illinois

       Genco        Other(c)  

Heating oil:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2011

     $ 96         $ 57         $         (a      $ 29         $ 10   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (5        -           (a        (3        (2

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (9        (9        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (14        (9        (a        (3        (2

Purchases

       1           1           (a        -           -   

Settlements

       (15        (8        (a        (5        (2

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ 68         $ 41         $ (a      $ 21         $ 6   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ (14      $ (8      $ (a      $ (4      $ (2

Natural gas:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2011

     $ (120      $ (12      $ (108      $ -         $ -   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       -           -           -           -           -   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (20        (1        (19        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (20        (1        (19        -           -   

Purchases

       1           -           1           -           -   

Settlements

       22           2           20           -           -   

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ (117      $ (11      $ (106      $ -         $ -   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ (18      $ (1      $ (17      $ -         $ -   

Power:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2011

     $ 31         $ 2         $ (325      $ 3         $ 351   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (15        -           -           (1        (14

Included in OCI

       5           -           -           -           5   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       66           (1        77           (a        (10

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       56           (1        77           (1        (19

Purchases

       50           29           -           -           21   

Sales

       (7        -           -           -           (7

Settlements

       (16        (6        44           (1        (53

Transfers into Level 3

       1           -           -           -           1   

Transfers out of Level 3

       2           1           -           -           1   

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ 117         $ 25         $ (204      $ 1         $ 295   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ 59         $ (1      $ 68         $ (1      $ (7

Uranium:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2011

     $ 1         $ 1         $         (a      $         (a      $ (a

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (3        (3        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (3        (3        (a        (a        (a

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

 

(a) Not applicable.
(b) Net gains and losses on heating oil and natural gas derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Expenses - Fuel, while net gains and losses on power derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Revenues - Electric.
(c) Includes amounts for Merchant Generation nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.

 

The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2010:

 

        Net derivative commodity contracts  
Three Months      Ameren       

Ameren
Missouri

      

Ameren
Illinois

       Genco        Other(c)  

Heating oil:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2010

     $ 54         $ 31         $         (a      $ 18         $ 5   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (8        -           (a        (6        (2

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (9        (9        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (17        (9        (a        (6        (2

Purchases

       33           17           (a        11           5   

Settlements

       (41        (23        (a        (13        (5

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ 29         $ 16         $ (a      $ 10         $ 3   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (16      $ (9      $ (a      $ (5      $ (2

Natural gas:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2010

     $ (162      $ (18      $ (144      $ -         $ -   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       -           -           -           -           -   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (6        (1        (5        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (6        (1        (5        -           -   

Purchases

       -           -           -           -           -   

Settlements

       30           4           26           -           -   

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ (138      $ (15      $ (123      $ -         $ -   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (6      $ (1      $ (5      $ -         $ -   

Power:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2010

     $ 37         $ 5         $ (554      $ 3         $ 583   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       6           -           -           -           6   

Included in OCI

       (18        -           -           -           (18

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       29           1           98           (a        (70

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       17           1           98           -           (82

Purchases

       25           5           17           (2        5   

Sales

       2           -           -           3           (1

Settlements

       (19        (6        33           (1        (45

Transfers into Level 3

       (1        -           -           -           (1

Transfers out of Level 3

       (7        -           -           -           (7

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ 54         $ 5         $ (406      $ 3         $ 452   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (5      $ (3      $ 67         $ -         $ (69

Uranium:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2010

     $ (3      $ (3      $         (a      $         (a      $ (a

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (1        (1        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (1        (1        (a        (a        (a

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ (4      $ (4      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ -         $ -         $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

 

(a) Not applicable.
(b) Net gains and losses on heating oil and natural gas derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Expenses - Fuel, while net gains and losses on power derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Revenues - Electric.
(c) Includes amounts for Merchant Generation nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.

 

The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2011:

 

        Net derivative commodity contracts  
Six Months      Ameren       

Ameren
Missouri

      

Ameren
Illinois

       Genco        Other(c)  

Heating oil:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2011

     $ 51         $ 30         $         (a      $ 17         $ 4   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       17           -           (a        12           5   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       22           22           (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       39           22           (a        12           5   

Purchases

       2           2           (a        -           -   

Settlements

       (24        (13        (a        (8        (3

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ 68         $ 41         $ (a      $ 21         $ 6   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ 30         $ 18         $ (a      $ 9         $ 3   

Natural gas:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2011

     $ (148      $ (14      $ (134      $ -         $ -   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       -           -           -           -           -   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (13        (1        (12        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (13        (1        (12        -           -   

Purchases

       1           -           1           -           -   

Settlements

       43           4           39           -           -   

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ (117      $ (11      $ (106      $ -         $ -   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ 9         $ 1         $ 8         $ -         $ -   

Power:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2011

     $ 36         $ 2         $ (352      $ 3         $ 383   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (18        -           -           (1        (17

Included in OCI

       5           -           -           -           5   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       64           6           47           (a        11   

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       51           6           47           (1        (1

Purchases

       59           29           -           -           30   

Sales

       (16        -           -           -           (16

Settlements

       (16        (12        101           (1        (104

Transfers into Level 3

       1           (1        -           -           2   

Transfers out of Level 3

       2           1           -           -           1   

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ 117         $ 25         $ (204      $ 1         $ 295   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ 59         $ -         $ 64         $ (1      $ (4

Uranium:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2011

     $ 2         $ 2         $         (a      $         (a      $ (a

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (4        (4        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (4        (4        (a        (a        (a

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

 

(a) Not applicable.
(b) Net gains and losses on heating oil and natural gas derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Expenses - Fuel, while net gains and losses on power derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Revenues - Electric.
(c) Includes amounts for Merchant Generation nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.

 

The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2010:

 

        Net derivative commodity contracts  
Six Months      Ameren       

Ameren
Missouri

      

Ameren
Illinois

       Genco        Other(c)  

Heating oil:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2010

     $ 60         $ 32         $         (a      $ 21         $ 7   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (10        -           (a        (8        (2

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (11        (11        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (21        (11        (a        (8        (2

Purchases

       32           18           (a        11           3   

Settlements

       (42        (23        (a        (14        (5

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ 29         $ 16         $ (a      $ 10         $ 3   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (18      $ (10      $ (a      $ (6      $ (2

Natural gas:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2010

     $ (67      $ (6      $ (61      $ -         $ -   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       -           -           -           -           -   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (109        (14        (95        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (109        (14        (95        -           -   

Purchases

       (4        -           (4        -           -   

Settlements

       42           5           37           -           -   

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ (138      $ (15      $ (123      $ -         $ -   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (81      $ (10      $ (71      $ -         $ -   

Power:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2010

     $ 38         $ (1      $ (422      $ 1         $ 460   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       24           -           -           2           22   

Included in OCI

       6           -           -           -           6   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       7           13           (69        (a        63   

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       37           13           (69        2           91   

Purchases

       38           4           17           (4        21   

Sales

       (5        1           -           5           (11

Settlements

       (29        (9        68           (1        (87

Transfers into Level 3

       (1        -           -           -           (1

Transfers out of Level 3

       (24        (3        -           -           (21

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ 54         $ 5         $ (406      $ 3         $ 452   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (7      $ 1         $ (79      $ 1         $ 70   

Uranium:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2010

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $         (a      $ (a

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (2        (2        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (2        (2        (a        (a        (a

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ (4      $ (4      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (1      $ (1      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

 

(a) Not applicable.
(b) Net gains and losses on heating oil and natural gas derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Expenses - Fuel, while net gains and losses on power derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Revenues - Electric.
(c) Includes amounts for Merchant Generation nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.

 

Transfers out of Level 3 represent existing assets and liabilities that were previously classified as Level 3 but were recategorized to a higher level because the lowest significant input became observable during the period. Transfers into Level 3 represent existing assets and liabilities that were previously classified as a higher level but were recategorized to Level 3 because the lowest significant input became unobservable during the period. Transfers between Level 2 and Level 3 were primarily caused by changes in availability of financial power trades observable in active markets compared with previous periods for the quarters ended June 30, 2011, and 2010. Any reclassifications are reported at the fair value measurement reported at the beginning of the period in which the changes occur. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, and 2010, there were no transfers into or out of Level 1.

The Ameren Companies' carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, short-term borrowings, and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The estimated fair value of long-term debt and preferred stock is based on the quoted market prices for same or similar issuances for companies with similar credit profiles or on the current rates offered to the Ameren Companies for similar financial instruments.

The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our long-term debt and capital lease obligations and preferred stock at June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010:

 

      June 30, 2011      December 31, 2010  
     

Carrying

Amount

    

Fair

Value

    

Carrying

Amount

    

Fair

Value

 

Ameren:(a)(b)

           

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations (including current portion)

   $ 6,859       $    7,666       $ 7,008       $    7,661   

Preferred stock

     142         102         142         102   

Ameren Missouri:

           

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations (including current portion)

   $ 3,954       $ 4,378       $ 3,954       $ 4,281   

Preferred stock

     80         61         80         62   

Ameren Illinois:

           

Long-term debt (including current portion)

   $ 1,658       $ 1,956       $ 1,807       $ 2,067   

Preferred stock

     62         41         62         40   

Genco:

           

Long-term debt (including current portion)

   $ 824       $ 843       $ 824       $ 826   

 

(a) Includes amounts for Ameren registrant and nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.
(b) Preferred stock not subject to mandatory redemption of the Ameren subsidiaries along with the 20% noncontrolling interest of EEI is recorded in Noncontrolling Interests on the balance sheet.
Union Electric Company [Member]
 
Fair Value Measurements

NOTE 7 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

We perform an analysis each quarter to determine the appropriate hierarchy level of the assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety according to the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. All assets and liabilities whose fair value measurement is based on significant unobservable inputs are classified as Level 3.

See Note 8 - Fair Value Measurements under Part II, Item 8, of the Form 10-K for additional information of the definition of fair value and the fair value hierarchy.

In accordance with applicable authoritative accounting guidance, we consider nonperformance risk in our valuation of derivative instruments by analyzing the credit standing of our counterparties and considering any counterparty credit enhancements (e.g., collateral). The guidance also requires that the fair value measurement of liabilities reflect the nonperformance risk of the reporting entity, as applicable. Therefore, we have factored the impact of our credit standing as well as any potential credit enhancements into the fair value measurement of both derivative assets and derivative liabilities. Included in our valuation, and based on current market conditions, is a valuation adjustment for counterparty default derived from market data such as the price of credit default swaps, bond yields, and credit ratings. Ameren recorded losses totaling less than $1 million in the first six months of 2011 and gains totaling less than $1 million in the first six months of 2010 related to valuation adjustments for counterparty default risk. At June 30, 2011, the counterparty default risk valuation adjustment related to net derivative assets totaled $1 million and less than $1 million for Ameren and Genco, respectively. The counterparty default risk valuation adjustment related to net derivative liabilities totaled less than $1 million and $11 million for Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois, respectively. At December 31, 2010, the counterparty default risk valuation adjustment related to derivative contracts totaled $2 million, less than $1 million, $21 million, and less than $1 million for Ameren, Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois and Genco, respectively.

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2011:

 

          

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets for

Identical Assets

or Liabilities

(Level 1)

    

Significant Other

Observable Inputs

(Level 2)

    

Significant Other

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

         Total      

Assets:

             

Ameren(a)             

 

Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

   $ -       $ -       $ 72       $ 72   
 

Natural gas

     3         -         3         6   
 

Power

     -         18         174         192   
 

Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund(c):

           
 

Cash and cash equivalents

     1         -         -         1   
 

Equity securities:

           
 

U.S. large capitalization

     234         -         -         234   
 

Debt securities:

           
 

Corporate bonds

     -         45         -         45   
 

Municipal bonds

     -         2         -         2   
 

U.S. treasury and agency securities

     -         59         -         59   
 

Asset-backed securities

     -         13         -         13   
   

Other

     -         1         -         1   

AMO

 

Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

     -         -         43         43   
 

Power

     -         2         28         30   
 

Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund(c):

           
 

Cash and cash equivalents

     1         -         -         1   
 

Equity securities:

           
 

U.S. large capitalization

     234         -         -         234   
 

Debt securities:

           
 

Corporate bonds

     -         45         -         45   
 

Municipal bonds

     -         2         -         2   
 

U.S. treasury and agency securities

     -         59         -         59   
 

Asset-backed securities

     -         13         -         13   
   

Other

     -         1         -         1   

AIC

 

Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Natural gas

     -         -         2         2   
   

Power

     -         -         69         69   

Genco

 

Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

     -         -         22         22   
 

Natural gas

     1         -         -         1   
   

Power

     -         -         4         4   

Liabilities:

             

Ameren(a)

 

Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

   $ -       $ -       $ 4       $ 4   
 

Natural gas

     18         -         120         138   
 

Power

     -         16         57         73   
   

Uranium

     -         -         2         2   

AMO

 

Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

     -         -         2         2   
 

Natural gas

     9         -         11         20   
 

Power

     -         1         3         4   
   

Uranium

     -         -         2         2   

AIC

 

Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Natural gas

     5         -         108         113   
   

Power

     -         -         273         273   

Genco

 

Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):

           
 

Heating oil

     -         -         1         1   
 

Natural gas

     2         -         -         2   
   

Power

     -         -         3         3   

 

(a) Includes amounts for Ameren registrant and nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.
(b) The derivative asset and liability balances are presented net of counterparty credit considerations.
(c) Balance excludes $1 million of receivables, payables, and accrued income, net.

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2010:

 

           

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for

Identical Assets

or Liabilities

(Level 1)

    

Significant Other

Observable Inputs

(Level 2)

    

Significant Other

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

             Total           

Assets:

              

Ameren(a)

   Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

   $ -       $ -       $ 64       $ 64    
  

Natural gas

     3         -         2           
  

Power

     -         17         86         103    
  

Uranium

     -         -         2           
   Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund(c):            
  

Cash and cash equivalents

     1         -         -           
  

Equity securities:

           
  

U.S. large capitalization

     228         -         -         228    
  

Debt securities:

           
  

Corporate bonds

     -         40         -         40    
  

Municipal bonds

     -         2         -           
  

U.S. treasury and agency securities

     -         50         -         50    
  

Asset-backed securities

     -         14         -         14    
    

Other

     -         1         -           

AMO

   Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

     -         -         37         37    
  

Natural gas

     -         -         1           
  

Power

     -         3         5           
  

Uranium

     -         -         2           
   Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund(c):            
  

Cash and cash equivalents

     1         -         -           
  

Equity securities:

           
  

U.S. large capitalization

     228         -         -         228    
  

Debt securities:

           
  

Corporate bonds

     -         40         -         40    
  

Municipal bonds

     -         2         -           
  

U.S. treasury and agency securities

     -         50         -         50    
  

Asset-backed securities

     -         14         -         14    
    

Other

     -         1         -           

AIC

   Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Natural gas

     -         -         2           
    

Power

     -         -         8           

Genco

   Derivative assets - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

     -         -         21         21    
  

Natural gas

     1         -         -           
    

Power

     -         -         11         11    

Liabilities:

              

Ameren(a)

   Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

   $ -       $ -       $ 13       $ 13    
  

Natural gas

     21         -         150         171    
    

Power

     -         19         50         69    

AMO

   Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

     -         -         7           
  

Natural gas

     9         -         15         24    
    

Power

     -         3         3           

AIC

   Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Natural gas

     7         -         136         143    
    

Power

     -         -         360         360    

Genco

   Derivative liabilities - commodity contracts(b):            
  

Heating oil

     -         -         4           
  

Natural gas

     2         -         -           
    

Power

     -         -         8           

 

(a) Includes amounts for Ameren registrant and nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.
(b) The derivative asset and liability balances are presented net of counterparty credit considerations.
(c) Balance excludes $1 million of receivables, payables, and accrued income, net.

 

In January 2010, the FASB issued amended authoritative guidance regarding fair value measurements. This guidance required disclosures regarding significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. It also required information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements. This guidance was effective for us as of January 1, 2010, with the exception of guidance applicable to detailed Level 3 reconciliation disclosures, which became effective for us as of January 1, 2011. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position, or liquidity because it provides enhanced disclosure requirements only.

The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2011:

 

        Net derivative commodity contracts  
Three Months      Ameren       

Ameren
Missouri

      

Ameren
Illinois

       Genco        Other(c)  

Heating oil:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2011

     $ 96         $ 57         $         (a      $ 29         $ 10   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (5        -           (a        (3        (2

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (9        (9        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (14        (9        (a        (3        (2

Purchases

       1           1           (a        -           -   

Settlements

       (15        (8        (a        (5        (2

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ 68         $ 41         $ (a      $ 21         $ 6   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ (14      $ (8      $ (a      $ (4      $ (2

Natural gas:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2011

     $ (120      $ (12      $ (108      $ -         $ -   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       -           -           -           -           -   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (20        (1        (19        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (20        (1        (19        -           -   

Purchases

       1           -           1           -           -   

Settlements

       22           2           20           -           -   

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ (117      $ (11      $ (106      $ -         $ -   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ (18      $ (1      $ (17      $ -         $ -   

Power:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2011

     $ 31         $ 2         $ (325      $ 3         $ 351   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (15        -           -           (1        (14

Included in OCI

       5           -           -           -           5   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       66           (1        77           (a        (10

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       56           (1        77           (1        (19

Purchases

       50           29           -           -           21   

Sales

       (7        -           -           -           (7

Settlements

       (16        (6        44           (1        (53

Transfers into Level 3

       1           -           -           -           1   

Transfers out of Level 3

       2           1           -           -           1   

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ 117         $ 25         $ (204      $ 1         $ 295   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ 59         $ (1      $ 68         $ (1      $ (7

Uranium:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2011

     $ 1         $ 1         $         (a      $         (a      $ (a

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (3        (3        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (3        (3        (a        (a        (a

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

 

(a) Not applicable.
(b) Net gains and losses on heating oil and natural gas derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Expenses - Fuel, while net gains and losses on power derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Revenues - Electric.
(c) Includes amounts for Merchant Generation nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.

 

The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2010:

 

        Net derivative commodity contracts  
Three Months      Ameren       

Ameren
Missouri

      

Ameren
Illinois

       Genco        Other(c)  

Heating oil:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2010

     $ 54         $ 31         $         (a      $ 18         $ 5   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (8        -           (a        (6        (2

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (9        (9        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (17        (9        (a        (6        (2

Purchases

       33           17           (a        11           5   

Settlements

       (41        (23        (a        (13        (5

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ 29         $ 16         $ (a      $ 10         $ 3   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (16      $ (9      $ (a      $ (5      $ (2

Natural gas:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2010

     $ (162      $ (18      $ (144      $ -         $ -   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       -           -           -           -           -   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (6        (1        (5        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (6        (1        (5        -           -   

Purchases

       -           -           -           -           -   

Settlements

       30           4           26           -           -   

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ (138      $ (15      $ (123      $ -         $ -   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (6      $ (1      $ (5      $ -         $ -   

Power:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2010

     $ 37         $ 5         $ (554      $ 3         $ 583   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       6           -           -           -           6   

Included in OCI

       (18        -           -           -           (18

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       29           1           98           (a        (70

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       17           1           98           -           (82

Purchases

       25           5           17           (2        5   

Sales

       2           -           -           3           (1

Settlements

       (19        (6        33           (1        (45

Transfers into Level 3

       (1        -           -           -           (1

Transfers out of Level 3

       (7        -           -           -           (7

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ 54         $ 5         $ (406      $ 3         $ 452   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (5      $ (3      $ 67         $ -         $ (69

Uranium:

                        

Beginning balance at April 1, 2010

     $ (3      $ (3      $         (a      $         (a      $ (a

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (1        (1        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (1        (1        (a        (a        (a

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ (4      $ (4      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ -         $ -         $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

 

(a) Not applicable.
(b) Net gains and losses on heating oil and natural gas derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Expenses - Fuel, while net gains and losses on power derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Revenues - Electric.
(c) Includes amounts for Merchant Generation nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.

 

The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2011:

 

        Net derivative commodity contracts  
Six Months      Ameren       

Ameren
Missouri

      

Ameren
Illinois

       Genco        Other(c)  

Heating oil:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2011

     $ 51         $ 30         $         (a      $ 17         $ 4   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       17           -           (a        12           5   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       22           22           (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       39           22           (a        12           5   

Purchases

       2           2           (a        -           -   

Settlements

       (24        (13        (a        (8        (3

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ 68         $ 41         $ (a      $ 21         $ 6   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ 30         $ 18         $ (a      $ 9         $ 3   

Natural gas:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2011

     $ (148      $ (14      $ (134      $ -         $ -   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       -           -           -           -           -   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (13        (1        (12        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (13        (1        (12        -           -   

Purchases

       1           -           1           -           -   

Settlements

       43           4           39           -           -   

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ (117      $ (11      $ (106      $ -         $ -   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ 9         $ 1         $ 8         $ -         $ -   

Power:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2011

     $ 36         $ 2         $ (352      $ 3         $ 383   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (18        -           -           (1        (17

Included in OCI

       5           -           -           -           5   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       64           6           47           (a        11   

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       51           6           47           (1        (1

Purchases

       59           29           -           -           30   

Sales

       (16        -           -           -           (16

Settlements

       (16        (12        101           (1        (104

Transfers into Level 3

       1           (1        -           -           2   

Transfers out of Level 3

       2           1           -           -           1   

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ 117         $ 25         $ (204      $ 1         $ 295   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ 59         $ -         $ 64         $ (1      $ (4

Uranium:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2011

     $ 2         $ 2         $         (a      $         (a      $ (a

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (4        (4        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (4        (4        (a        (a        (a

Ending balance at June 30, 2011

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2011

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

 

(a) Not applicable.
(b) Net gains and losses on heating oil and natural gas derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Expenses - Fuel, while net gains and losses on power derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Revenues - Electric.
(c) Includes amounts for Merchant Generation nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.

 

The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2010:

 

        Net derivative commodity contracts  
Six Months      Ameren       

Ameren
Missouri

      

Ameren
Illinois

       Genco        Other(c)  

Heating oil:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2010

     $ 60         $ 32         $         (a      $ 21         $ 7   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       (10        -           (a        (8        (2

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (11        (11        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (21        (11        (a        (8        (2

Purchases

       32           18           (a        11           3   

Settlements

       (42        (23        (a        (14        (5

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ 29         $ 16         $ (a      $ 10         $ 3   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (18      $ (10      $ (a      $ (6      $ (2

Natural gas:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2010

     $ (67      $ (6      $ (61      $ -         $ -   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       -           -           -           -           -   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (109        (14        (95        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (109        (14        (95        -           -   

Purchases

       (4        -           (4        -           -   

Settlements

       42           5           37           -           -   

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ (138      $ (15      $ (123      $ -         $ -   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (81      $ (10      $ (71      $ -         $ -   

Power:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2010

     $ 38         $ (1      $ (422      $ 1         $ 460   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in earnings(b)

       24           -           -           2           22   

Included in OCI

       6           -           -           -           6   

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       7           13           (69        (a        63   

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       37           13           (69        2           91   

Purchases

       38           4           17           (4        21   

Sales

       (5        1           -           5           (11

Settlements

       (29        (9        68           (1        (87

Transfers into Level 3

       (1        -           -           -           (1

Transfers out of Level 3

       (24        (3        -           -           (21

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ 54         $ 5         $ (406      $ 3         $ 452   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (7      $ 1         $ (79      $ 1         $ 70   

Uranium:

                        

Beginning balance at January 1, 2010

     $ (2      $ (2      $ (a      $         (a      $ (a

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

                        

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

       (2        (2        (a        (a        (a

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       (2        (2        (a        (a        (a

Ending balance at June 30, 2010

     $ (4      $ (4      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets/liabilities held at June 30, 2010

     $ (1      $ (1      $ (a      $ (a      $ (a

 

(a) Not applicable.
(b) Net gains and losses on heating oil and natural gas derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Expenses - Fuel, while net gains and losses on power derivative commodity contracts are recorded in Operating Revenues - Electric.
(c) Includes amounts for Merchant Generation nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.

 

Transfers out of Level 3 represent existing assets and liabilities that were previously classified as Level 3 but were recategorized to a higher level because the lowest significant input became observable during the period. Transfers into Level 3 represent existing assets and liabilities that were previously classified as a higher level but were recategorized to Level 3 because the lowest significant input became unobservable during the period. Transfers between Level 2 and Level 3 were primarily caused by changes in availability of financial power trades observable in active markets compared with previous periods for the quarters ended June 30, 2011, and 2010. Any reclassifications are reported at the fair value measurement reported at the beginning of the period in which the changes occur. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, and 2010, there were no transfers into or out of Level 1.

The Ameren Companies' carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, short-term borrowings, and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The estimated fair value of long-term debt and preferred stock is based on the quoted market prices for same or similar issuances for companies with similar credit profiles or on the current rates offered to the Ameren Companies for similar financial instruments.

The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our long-term debt and capital lease obligations and preferred stock at June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010:

 

      June 30, 2011      December 31, 2010  
     

Carrying

Amount

    

Fair

Value

    

Carrying

Amount

    

Fair

Value

 

Ameren:(a)(b)

           

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations (including current portion)

   $ 6,859       $    7,666       $ 7,008       $    7,661   

Preferred stock

     142         102         142         102   

Ameren Missouri:

           

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations (including current portion)

   $ 3,954       $ 4,378       $ 3,954       $ 4,281   

Preferred stock

     80         61         80         62   

Ameren Illinois:

           

Long-term debt (including current portion)

   $ 1,658       $ 1,956       $ 1,807       $ 2,067   

Preferred stock

     62         41         62         40   

Genco:

           

Long-term debt (including current portion)

   $ 824       $ 843       $ 824       $ 826   

 

(a) Includes amounts for Ameren registrant and nonregistrant subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.
(b) Preferred stock not subject to mandatory redemption of the Ameren subsidiaries along with the 20% noncontrolling interest of EEI is recorded in Noncontrolling Interests on the balance sheet.