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Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) delivers reliable electric and natural gas services to 2.4 million customers across Missouri and Illinois through its rate-regulated utility operations. This news hub provides investors and stakeholders with centralized access to official announcements, strategic developments, and regulatory updates from the Fortune 500 energy provider.
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Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI), a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), has completed the final span of the Illinois Rivers Project. This 375-mile, 345,000-volt transmission line enhances regional energy grid reliability and supports renewable energy integration. Approved in 2011, the $1.4 billion project aims to provide lower-cost energy and improve transmission capacity across the Midwest. The project is ATXI's third Multi-Value Project, joining previously completed projects in Illinois and Northeast Missouri.
The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) has elected Leo S. Mackay, Jr. to the board, effective immediately. Mackay brings extensive senior leadership experience, currently serving as senior vice president at Lockheed Martin and leading their ethics and enterprise assurance programs. His expertise includes sustainability, enterprise risk management, and public policy. Mackay holds advanced degrees from Harvard University and has notable military experience, including service in the U.S. Navy. This appointment aims to enhance Ameren's focus on environmental, social, and governance matters.
On December 7, 2020, Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced the appointment of Ajay Arora as its first chief renewable development officer, effective December 16, 2020. Arora will lead efforts in implementing Ameren Missouri's transformational generation plan, focusing on integrating renewable energy and energy storage solutions. The company aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with interim targets of 50% reduction by 2030 and 85% by 2040. The plan includes adding 3,100 megawatts of renewable generation by 2030 and a total of 5,400 megawatts by 2040.
Ameren Illinois Company, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), has announced the pricing of a public offering for $375 million of 1.55% first mortgage bonds due 2030, priced at 99.577% of their principal amount. The offering is expected to close on November 23, 2020, pending customary closing conditions. The net proceeds will be used to repay a portion of the company’s short-term debt. The offering will be managed by Mizuho Securities USA LLC and others, with a prospectus supplement to be filed with the SEC.
Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) reported third-quarter 2020 net income of $367 million, or $1.47 per diluted share, consistent with the previous year. Earnings benefitted from increased infrastructure investments and new electric service rates effective April 2020, alongside disciplined cost management, which decreased operations expenses. However, results were negatively affected by lower retail sales due to milder temperatures and challenges from COVID-19. The company narrowed its 2020 earnings guidance to $3.40 to $3.55 per diluted share.
On October 9, 2020, Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced a 4% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, bringing it to 51.5 cents per share, which translates to an annualized rate of $2.06. This marks the seventh consecutive year of dividend increases, reflecting the company's confidence in its long-term earnings and growth strategies. The dividend is payable on December 31, 2020, to shareholders who hold shares by December 9, 2020.
