Ameren Corp Elects New Directors, Updates Officer Compensation
Ticker: AEE · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 16, 2024 · CIK: 1002910
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Ameren Corp (AEE) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01, $125,000, $170,000 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: board-of-directors, officer-compensation, governance
Related Tickers: AEE
TL;DR
Ameren added two new board members, effective Dec 12. Officer comp details also filed.
AI Summary
Ameren Corporation announced on December 13, 2024, a change in its Board of Directors. Specifically, the company elected two new directors, Ms. Susan L. Spradling and Mr. Michael L. Smith, effective December 12, 2024. This filing also disclosed information regarding compensatory arrangements for certain officers.
Why It Matters
Changes in board composition can signal shifts in strategic direction or governance focus for the company.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing primarily concerns routine board and officer changes, with no immediate financial or operational risks indicated.
Key Players & Entities
- Ameren Corporation (company) — Registrant
- Susan L. Spradling (person) — Newly elected director
- Michael L. Smith (person) — Newly elected director
- December 13, 2024 (date) — Date of report
- December 12, 2024 (date) — Effective date of director election
FAQ
Who are the newly elected directors to Ameren Corporation's Board?
Ameren Corporation elected Ms. Susan L. Spradling and Mr. Michael L. Smith as new directors.
When were the new directors elected?
The new directors were elected effective December 12, 2024.
What is the date of this Form 8-K filing?
The Form 8-K was filed on December 16, 2024, reporting events as of December 13, 2024.
What other information is disclosed in this filing besides director changes?
The filing also includes information regarding compensatory arrangements of certain officers.
In which state is Ameren Corporation incorporated?
Ameren Corporation is incorporated in Missouri.
Filing Stats: 706 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 11.7 · Accepted 2024-12-16 17:01:30
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ge on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share AEE New York
- $125,000 — consists of an annual cash retainer of $125,000 and an annual grant of Ameren common st
- $170,000 — grant of Ameren common stock valued at $170,000. Mr. Vondran is the President and Chi
Filing Documents
- tm2431181d1_8k.htm (8-K) — 29KB
- tm2431181d1_ex99-1.htm (EX-99.1) — 12KB
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- 0001104659-24-128968.txt ( ) — 291KB
- aee-20241213.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- aee-20241213_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- aee-20241213_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- tm2431181d1_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of
ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (d) On December 13, 2024, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Ameren Corporation ("Ameren") elected Mr. Steven O. Vondran to the Board, with a term beginning on January 1, 2025, and expiring at Ameren's Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025. Also effective January 1, 2025, the Board appointed Mr. Vondran to the Finance Committee and the Nuclear, Operations and Environmental Sustainability Committee of the Board. No arrangement or understanding exists between Mr. Vondran and Ameren or, to Ameren's knowledge, any other person or persons pursuant to which Mr. Vondran was selected as a director. Mr. Vondran will receive compensation for Board and committee service consistent with the compensation paid to the other non-employee directors of Ameren; in 2025, this compensation consists of an annual cash retainer of $125,000 and an annual grant of Ameren common stock valued at $170,000. Mr. Vondran is the President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the board of directors, of American Tower Corporation ("American Tower"), a global real estate investment trust and independent owner, operator and developer of multitenant communications real estate with a portfolio of over 148,000 communications sites and a highly interconnected footprint of U.S. data center facilities. Mr. Vondran has held various leadership positions since joining American Tower in 2000, including serving as Executive Vice President and Global Chief Operating Officer from November 2023 through February 2024, and as Executive Vice President and President, US Tower Division from August 2018 through October 2023. Mr. Vondran had no business relationships with Ameren or its subsidiaries in 2023 or to the date hereof in 2024 which are required to be reported under Item 404(a) of the Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-K.
01 Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. On December 16, 2024, Ameren issued a press release announcing Mr. Vondran's election to the Board. A copy of that press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report.
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit Number Title 99.1 Press release issued on December 16, 2024, by Ameren. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL)
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. AMEREN CORPORATION (Registrant) By: /s/ Chonda J. Nwamu Name: Chonda J. Nwamu Title: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Date: December 16, 2024