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Ameren Corporation increases quarterly cash dividend by approximately 6 percent, marking 12 consecutive years of growth

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Ameren (NYSE: AEE) has announced a 6% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to 71 cents per share, up from 67 cents, resulting in a new annualized dividend rate of $2.84 per share. This marks the company's twelfth consecutive year of dividend growth.

The dividend is payable March 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 11, 2025. The company expects future dividend growth to align with long-term earnings-per-share growth, maintaining a payout ratio of 55% to 65%. The increase reflects confidence in Ameren's sustainable growth strategy, which includes investments in energy infrastructure, grid modernization, and clean energy initiatives.

Ameren (NYSE: AEE) ha annunciato un aumento del 6% del suo dividendo trimestrale in contanti a 71 centesimi per azione, rispetto ai 67 centesimi precedenti, portando a un nuovo tasso di dividendo annualizzato di $2,84 per azione. Questo segna il dodicesimo anno consecutivo di crescita dei dividendi per l'azienda.

Il dividendo sarà pagabile il 31 marzo 2025 agli azionisti registrati al 11 marzo 2025. L'azienda prevede che la crescita futura dei dividendi sarà allineata con la crescita degli utili per azione a lungo termine, mantenendo un rapporto di distribuzione compreso tra il 55% e il 65%. L'aumento riflette la fiducia nella strategia di crescita sostenibile di Ameren, che include investimenti nell'infrastruttura energetica, nella modernizzazione della rete e nelle iniziative di energia pulita.

Ameren (NYSE: AEE) ha anunciado un aumento del 6% en su dividendo en efectivo trimestral a 71 centavos por acción, un incremento desde los 67 centavos, resultando en una nueva tasa de dividendo anualizada de $2.84 por acción. Esto marca el duodécimo año consecutivo de crecimiento de dividendos de la compañía.

El dividendo se pagará el 31 de marzo de 2025 a los accionistas registrados al 11 de marzo de 2025. La empresa espera que el crecimiento futuro de los dividendos esté alineado con el crecimiento a largo plazo de las ganancias por acción, manteniendo un coeficiente de distribución del 55% al 65%. El aumento refleja la confianza en la estrategia de crecimiento sostenible de Ameren, que incluye inversiones en infraestructura energética, modernización de la red e iniciativas de energía limpia.

Ameren (NYSE: AEE)는 분기 현금 배당금을 주당 71센트로 6% 인상한다고 발표했습니다. 이는 67센트에서 증가한 것으로, 새로운 연간 배당률은 $2.84입니다. 이는 회사의 12년 연속 배당 성장 기록입니다.

배당금은 2025년 3월 31일에 지급되며, 2025년 3월 11일 기준 주주에게 지급됩니다. 회사는 향후 배당 성장이 장기적인 주당 순익 성장과 일치할 것으로 기대하고 있으며, 배당금 지급 비율을 55%에서 65%로 유지할 계획입니다. 이번 인상은 Ameren의 지속 가능한 성장 전략에 대한 신뢰를 반영하며, 그 전략에는 에너지 인프라, 전력망 현대화 및 청정 에너지 이니셔티브에 대한 투자들이 포함되어 있습니다.

Ameren (NYSE: AEE) a annoncé une augmentation de 6 % de son dividende trimestriel en espèces, atteignant 71 cents par action, contre 67 cents précédemment, ce qui donne un nouveau taux de dividende annualisé de 2,84 $ par action. Cela marque la douzième année consécutive de croissance des dividendes pour l'entreprise.

Le dividende sera payable le 31 mars 2025 aux actionnaires inscrits au 11 mars 2025. L'entreprise s'attend à ce que la croissance future des dividendes soit en adéquation avec la croissance des bénéfices par action à long terme, maintenant un ratio de distribution de 55 % à 65 %. L'augmentation reflète la confiance dans la stratégie de croissance durable d'Ameren, qui comprend des investissements dans les infrastructures énergétiques, la modernisation du réseau et les initiatives d'énergie propre.

Ameren (NYSE: AEE) hat eine Erhöhung der vierteljährlichen Bardividende um 6 % auf 71 Cent pro Aktie angekündigt, ein Anstieg von 67 Cent, was zu einem neuen annualisierten Dividendenbetrag von 2,84 $ pro Aktie führt. Dies markiert das zwölfte Jahr in Folge mit Dividendenwachstum für das Unternehmen.

Die Dividende wird am 31. März 2025 an die zum 11. März 2025 registrierten Aktionäre ausgezahlt. Das Unternehmen rechnet damit, dass das zukünftige Dividendenwachstum mit dem langfristigen Gewinnwachstum pro Aktie übereinstimmen wird, wobei ein Ausschüttungsverhältnis von 55 % bis 65 % beibehalten wird. Die Erhöhung spiegelt das Vertrauen in die nachhaltige Wachstumsstrategie von Ameren wider, die Investitionen in die Energieinfrastruktur, die Modernisierung des Stromnetzes und Initiativen für saubere Energie umfasst.

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  • 6% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.71 per share
  • 12 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Strong commitment to sustainable long-term growth strategy
  • Clear dividend payout ratio guidance of 55-65%
  • Robust pipeline of energy infrastructure investments
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New annualized rate is $2.84 per share

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 71 cents per share, an approximate 6 percent increase from the prior quarterly cash dividend of 67 cents per share, resulting in an annualized equivalent dividend rate of $2.84 per share. The previous annualized equivalent dividend rate was $2.68 per share.

"We are pleased to announce that this marks the twelfth consecutive year of increasing our dividend," stated Martin J. Lyons, Jr., chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Ameren Corporation. "Today's increase reflects the Ameren Board of Directors' confidence in our sustainable long-term growth strategy. This includes investing in a robust pipeline of energy infrastructure projects aimed at modernizing the grid, bolstering reliability, facilitating economic development, supporting job creation and enabling a cleaner energy future for the benefit of our customers and communities, all while providing strong returns for our shareholders."

Lyons said Ameren anticipates dividend growth will be in line with the company's long-term earnings-per-share growth expectations and within a payout ratio range of 55% to 65%. Future dividend growth opportunities will be driven by cash flow, investments and other business factors.

The common share dividend is payable March 31, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 11, 2025.

Separately, the board of directors of Union Electric Company, doing business as Ameren Missouri, declared regular quarterly cash dividends on all classes of Union Electric Company's preferred stock. These preferred stock dividends are payable May 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 17, 2025.

In addition, the board of directors of Ameren Illinois Company, doing business as Ameren Illinois, declared regular quarterly cash dividends on all classes of Ameren Illinois Company's preferred stock. These preferred stock dividends are payable May 1, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 11, 2025.

About Ameren Corporation
St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation powers the quality of life for 2.4 million electric customers and more than 900,000 natural gas customers in a 64,000-square-mile area through its Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois rate-regulated utility subsidiaries. Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Ameren Missouri provides electric generation, transmission and distribution services, as well as natural gas distribution service. Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois develops, owns and operates rate-regulated regional electric transmission projects in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. For more information, visit Ameren.com, or follow us on social media at @AmerenCorp on X, Facebook.com/AmerenCorp, or LinkedIn.com/company/Ameren.

Forward-looking Statements
Statements in this release not based on historical facts are considered "forward-looking" and, accordingly, involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed. Although such forward-looking statements have been made in good faith and are based on reasonable assumptions, there is no assurance that the expected results will be achieved. These statements include (without limitation) statements as to future expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, strategies, targets, estimates, objectives, events, conditions and financial performance. In connection with the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, we are providing this cautionary statement to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. In addition to factors discussed in this release, Ameren's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2023, and its other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission contain a list of factors and a discussion of risks which could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations suggested in such "forward-looking" statements. All "forward-looking" statements included in this release are based upon information presently available, and Ameren, except to the extent required by the federal securities laws, undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any "forward-looking" statements to reflect new information or current events.

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FAQ

What is Ameren's (AEE) new quarterly dividend amount for 2025?

Ameren's new quarterly dividend is 71 cents per share, representing a 6% increase from the previous 67 cents per share.

When will Ameren (AEE) pay its next dividend in 2025?

Ameren will pay its next dividend on March 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 11, 2025.

What is Ameren's (AEE) new annualized dividend rate for 2025?

Ameren's new annualized dividend rate is $2.84 per share, increased from the previous rate of $2.68 per share.

What is Ameren's (AEE) target dividend payout ratio?

Ameren targets a dividend payout ratio range of 55% to 65% of earnings per share.

How many consecutive years has Ameren (AEE) increased its dividend?

Ameren has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years as of 2025.

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