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The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 75 cents per share. This dividend is payable Sept. 30, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Sept. 8, 2026. 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 Nov. 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Oct. 15, 2026. 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 Nov. 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Oct. 9, 2026. About Ameren Corporation St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation powers the quality of life

Second Quarter Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) were $1.13 in 2026 vs. $1.01 in 2025 Reaffirmed 2026 Earnings Guidance Range of $5.25 to $5.45 per Diluted Share Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced second quarter 2026 net income attributable to common shareholders of $314 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, compared to second quarter 2025 net income of $275 million, or $1.01 per diluted share. Second quarter 2026 results reflected earnings on infrastructure investments to improve system reliability, resiliency and service quality at each business segment and from investments in innovative energy technology. These positive contributions were partially offset by higher operations and maintenance expenses, primarily driven by increased reliability-focused tree trimming and energy center maintenance. Finally, the earnings per diluted share comparison reflected higher weighted-average basic common shares outstanding in the second quarter of 2026. "Our second quarter results

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced plans to build the West Alton Energy Center, a new combined-cycle natural gas facility. It is designed to provide reliable, around-the-clock baseload power for customers while keeping costs as low as possible, supporting economic development in the region and strengthening the company's balanced mix of energy. In an application filed with the Missouri Public Service Commission (MoPSC), Ameren Missouri laid out details of the proposed energy center, which will ensure grid reliability as the economy grows and other energy generation facilities reach the end of their useful lives. The plans for West Alton include generating approximately 2,100 megawatts (MW) of electricity, with an anticipated completion date of 2031, pending regulatory approval. It is expected to provide more than 1,000 construction jobs over several years. Additional details about the project are available at Ameren.com/WestAlton . "Customers

Martin J. Lyons Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Ameren Corp. (NYSE: AEE), and Leonard P. Singh, executive vice president and CFO of Ameren Corp., will discuss Second Quarter 2026 earnings, earnings guidance and other matters in a conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m. Central time (10 a.m. Eastern time) on Friday, July 31. The call will be broadcast live over the internet on AmerenInvestors.com. Supporting materials for the call will be posted in the "Investors" section of this website under "Events and Presentations." A replay of the webcast will be available for one year beginning approximately one hour after the close of the call. About Ameren Corporation St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation powers the quality of life for 2.5 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

Ameren Missouri has filed a request with the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) to recover the costs of electric system upgrades and construction of new power generation assets, providing significant reliability and economic benefits to Missouri families and businesses. The PSC will conduct a thorough, 11-month review before new base electric rates take effect in mid-2027. "Our responsibility is to provide safe, reliable and affordable service for Missouri families and businesses. Those customers expect the lights to come on every time they flip the switch, especially during the ever more frequent extreme weather," said Aaron Melda , chairman and president of Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE). "The investments we are making today are supporting reliability and strengthening storm resilience. The results are already showing up in fewer outages and better service for the communities we serve." Melda noted that from January 2025 through May 2026, the

Union Electric Company, doing business as Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced today the pricing of a public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.75% first mortgage bonds due 2056 at 99.324% of their principal amount. The transaction is expected to close on June 29, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Ameren Missouri intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to refinance short-term debt and/or fund near-term capital expenditures. Fifth Third Securities, Inc., Mizuho Securities USA LLC, TD Securities (USA) LLC, Truist Securities, Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement. A prospectus supplement related to the offering will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of the prospectus and related

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced today that Aaron Melda, an executive with more than 25 years of utility leadership experience, will be the next chairman and president of Ameren Missouri, an electric and gas service provider and subsidiary of Ameren Corporation. Melda has a proven track record of driving operational excellence across various leadership roles. His expertise spans power generation, energy delivery, transmission, nuclear operations, external affairs, commercial operations and enterprise planning. "Aaron brings extensive experience and a collaborative, transformational leadership style that we welcome at Ameren, but more than that, he brings a real passion for the customers and communities we serve," said Martin J. Lyons Jr. , chairman, president and CEO of Ameren Corporation. "His commitment to driving excellence and efficiency is all about delivering for customers, and that mindset makes him an excellent fit for our team." Melda most recently served as senior

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) has selected a consortium of Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI ), a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE); GridLiance Heartland, LLC , a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC; Dairyland Power Cooperative ; and the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) to develop, build, operate and maintain two major transmission projects. ATXI and GridLiance will lead the development of these projects, while Dairyland and IMEA will own a portion of both projects when they are placed in service. The Sub T – Iowa/Illinois State Line – Woodford County (STIW) and Woodford County – Illinois/Indiana State Line (WIIL) projects are the foundation of a new 765-kilovolt (kV) backbone that will deliver safe, reliable and cost-competitive energy to serve Midwest communities for decades to come. The STIW project includes the construction of two new 765-kV transmission lines spanning approximately 149 miles. One 765-kV line will

The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 75 cents per share. This dividend is payable June 30, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 9, 2026. 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 Aug. 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 16, 2026. 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 Aug. 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 10, 2026. About Ameren Corporation St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation powers the quality of life

First Quarter Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) were $1.28 in 2026 vs. $1.07 in 2025 Reaffirmed 2026 Earnings Guidance Range of $5.25 to $5.45 per Diluted Share Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced first quarter 2026 net income attributable to common shareholders of $357 million, or $1.28 per diluted share, compared to first quarter 2025 net income of $289 million, or $1.07 per diluted share. First quarter 2026 results reflected earnings on infrastructure investments to improve system reliability, resilience, and service quality for our Ameren Missouri and Illinois electric and natural gas customers. These positive contributions were partially offset by lower Ameren Missouri electric retail sales, primarily driven by warmer-than-normal winter temperatures in the current period compared to colder-than-normal temperatures in the prior-year period, along with higher interest expense at Ameren Missouri. Finally, the earnings per diluted share comparison reflected higher

Martin J. Lyons Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Ameren Corp. (NYSE: AEE) and Leonard P. Singh, executive vice president and CFO of Ameren Corp., will discuss First Quarter 2026 earnings, earnings guidance and other matters in a conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m. Central time (10 a.m. Eastern time) on Wednesday, May 6. The call will be broadcast live over the internet on AmerenInvestors.com . Supporting materials for the call will be posted in the "Investors" section of this website under "Events and Presentations." A replay of the webcast will be available for one year beginning approximately one hour after the close of the call. About Ameren Corporation St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation powers the quality of life for 2.5 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

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced today the pricing of a public offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% senior notes due 2036 at 99.802% of their principal amount. The transaction is expected to close on March 4, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Ameren intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes, including to repay a portion of its short-term debt, including short-term debt incurred to refinance Ameren's 3.65% senior notes due 2026 upon maturity. BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement. A prospectus supplement related to the offering will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of the prospectus and related

Union Electric Company, doing business as Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced today the pricing of a public offering of $450 million aggregate principal amount of 4.80% first mortgage bonds due 2036 at 99.926% of their principal amount and $450 million aggregate principal amount of 5.55% first mortgage bonds due 2056 at 99.619% of their principal amount. The transaction is expected to close on February 27, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Ameren Missouri intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to refinance short-term debt and/or fund near-term capital expenditures. Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., Mizuho Securities USA LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement. A prospectus supplement related to the offering will be

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), has filed its updated Smart Energy Plan with the Missouri Public Service Commission. The filing highlights how Missourians are benefiting from the company's investments in customer reliability and outlines a five-year strategy to advance a stronger, more resilient electric grid. In 2025, upgrades deployed through the Smart Energy Plan automatically prevented 160,000 customer outages during major storms. "Our strategic grid upgrades through the Smart Energy Plan are focused on delivering enhanced reliability and value for customers," said Michael Moehn , group president, Ameren Utilities of Ameren Corporation. "We're committed to making investments that bolster the grid and protect families and businesses from outages." Critical Local Projects Benefit Customers The Smart Energy Plan provides direct customer benefits by enabling Ameren Missouri to upgrade aging foundational grid infrastructure, including poles, wires and

Today, Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), received approval from the Missouri Public Service Commission to move forward with the Big Hollow Energy Center, a new hybrid energy facility designed to strengthen energy reliability for all customers across Missouri, including residential, small business and industrial customers. The approval authorizes construction of an 800-megawatt (MW) simple-cycle natural gas energy center paired with the state's first large-scale battery storage facility at a single site in Jefferson County, Missouri. The Big Hollow Energy Center will be integrated into Ameren Missouri's statewide generation and will support reliable electric service for customers throughout the company's service territory. "Today's decision allows us to advance an investment that supports reliability for all of our customers," said Michael Moehn , group president, Ameren Utilities of Ameren Corporation. "Big Hollow will be part of the generation system

2025 GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) were $5.35 vs. $4.42 in 2024 2025 Adjusted (Non-GAAP) EPS were $5.03 vs. $4.63 in 2024 Earnings Guidance Range for 2026 Affirmed at $5.25 to $5.45 per Diluted Share EPS Compound Annual Growth Rate Guidance of 6% to 8% issued for 2026 through 2030, using 2026 Guidance Midpoint as Base Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced 2025 net income attributable to common shareholders in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) of $1,456 million, or $5.35 per diluted share, compared to 2024 net income attributable to common shareholders of $1,182 million, or $4.42 per diluted share. Excluding certain 2025 tax benefits and 2024 charges discussed below, Ameren recorded 2025 adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders of $1,370 million, or $5.03 per diluted share, compared to 2024 adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders of $1,237 million, or $4.63 per diluted share. Adjusted earnings results for

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced today that Timothy S. Rausch has been elected to the Ameren board of directors, effective March 1. Rausch served as executive vice president and chief nuclear officer of Tennessee Valley Authority ("TVA") from October 2018 to July 2025. TVA is a federally owned electric utility corporation serving over 10 million people across the southeastern United States. He previously served as senior vice president and chief nuclear officer of both Talen Energy Corporation from June 2015 to September 2018 and PPL Corporation from June 2009 to June 2015. Earlier in his career, he also held various leadership positions in nuclear generation at Exelon Nuclear Corporation and FirstEnergy Corporation. "Tim is a recognized leader in nuclear generation and will bring tremendous value to Ameren's board of directors based on his extensive experience leading high-performing nuclear generation operations at some of the largest electric utilities in the country," said

The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 75 cents per share, a 5.6 percent increase from the prior quarterly cash dividend of 71 cents per share, resulting in an annualized equivalent dividend rate of $3.00 per share. The previous annualized equivalent dividend rate was $2.84 per share. "This marks the thirteenth consecutive year the Ameren Board of Directors has increased our dividend," said Martin J. Lyons, Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ameren Corporation. "This increase reflects the board's commitment to and confidence in delivering strong, predictable returns and long-term value for shareholders." Lyons said Ameren anticipates dividend growth will be in line with the company's long-term earnings-per-share growth expectations and that the dividend payout ratio will be maintained in a range of 50% to 60%. Future dividend growth opportunities will be driven by cash flow,

Martin J. Lyons Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Ameren Corp. (NYSE: AEE), and Leonard P. Singh, executive vice president and CFO of Ameren Corp., will discuss 2025 earnings, 2026 earnings guidance and other matters in a conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m. Central time (10 a.m. Eastern time) on Thursday, Feb. 12. The call will be broadcast live over the internet on AmerenInvestors.com . Supporting materials for the call will be posted in the "Investors" section of this website under "Events and Presentations." A replay of the webcast will be available for one year beginning approximately one hour after the close of the call. About Ameren Corporation St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation powers the quality of life for 2.5 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

Ameren Corporation's (NYSE: AEE) operations in Missouri and Illinois triggered more than $20.7 billion in annual economic output, according to a study by a leading market research and development firm. Conducted by HR&A Advisors and commissioned by Ameren, the study analyzed direct spending by the company on functions such as payroll, capital equipment, supplier services, and the additional economic benefits that are generated when those investments prompt other businesses and consumers to spend money on housing, capital goods and retail. In short, every dollar and job related to Ameren's operations in the bi-state area are generating additional leading-wage jobs, disposable income and increased tax revenue for communities and public institutions in the bi-state region. Study Highlights Jobs: 55,200 supported by Ameren's annual economic activity Vendor/Suppliers: $2.2 billion purchased from in-state suppliers in Missouri and Illinois Taxes: $920 million contributed to state and