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Ameren Announces Strategic Leadership Changes

Ameren Corporation announced organizational changes designed to drive consistent and continuously improving operating performance and enhance the breadth and depth of experience of its executive team, strengthening the company for the future. The changes are effective Jan. 1, 2026. Michael Moehn, currently senior executive vice president and chief financial officer of Ameren Corporation and chairman and president of Ameren Services, as well as interim chairman and president of Ameren Missouri, will assume the newly created role of group president, Ameren Utilities. In this role, Moehn will oversee each of Ameren's operating utilities, with the presidents of Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois, and Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois reporting to him. Prior roles of Singh  Lenny Singh, currently chairman and president of Ameren Illinois, will assume the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer of Ameren Corporation and chairman and president of Ameren Services. Moehn and Singh will continue reporting to Martin J. Lyons Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ameren Corporation. Patrick Smith Sr., currently senior vice president of operations and technical services, will assume the role of chairman and president of Ameren Illinois and report to Moehn.  Ameren's strong commitment "This strategic rotation of responsibilities reflects Ameren's strong commitment to continuous improvement at all levels of our organization," Lyons said. "It is part of a deliberate process designed to consistently deliver exceptional value to our customers, the communities we serve and our shareholders, as the energy industry continues to evolve." Shawn Schukar will continue to serve as chairman and president of Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois, which has driven significant value for customers and the company under his leadership. Ameren senior leadership roles Moehn joined Ameren in 2000 and has held numerous senior leadership roles across the company, with responsibility for areas including nuclear and customer operations, regulatory and legislative affairs, strategy, finance, accounting, risk management and digital. Prior to his current role, he served as chairman and president of Ameren Missouri. "We're positioning Ameren for even greater effectiveness and efficiency," Lyons said. "This enhanced structure enables us to streamline decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and deliver more consistent, high-quality service to our customers. It also reinforces our commitment to operational excellence, financial discipline and strategic growth across all areas of the business." Construction services for Ameren Illinois Singh spent more than 30 years at Consolidated Edison Company of New York, where he served in a variety of roles across electric, natural gas and steam operations and shared services, before joining Ameren in 2022 as chairman and president of Ameren Illinois.  Since joining Ameren as a meter reader in 1985, Smith has served in a variety of leadership roles. In his current role, he is responsible for the oversight and support of all electric and natural gas field operations, including maintenance, engineering design, safety and training, reliability planning, dispatch operations, emergency response, and construction services for Ameren Illinois.

Ameren Announces Pricing Of Senior Notes Due 2035

Ameren Corporation announced the pricing of a public offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior notes due 2035 at 99.822% of their principal amount. The transaction is expected to close on March 7, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Prospectus supplement Ameren intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes, including to repay a portion of its short-term debt. Barclays Capital Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, 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 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Ameren Missouri Launches Multiyear Cost Saving Programs For Customers

Ameren Missouri. will continue providing customers with opportunities to save money and energy after the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) recently approved the company’s revised multiyear energy efficiency and demand response plan, under the Missouri Energy Efficiency Investment Act (MEEIA). Program portfolio  The energy company’s portfolio includes the continuation of familiar programs for residential customers, including Peak Time Savings, instant discounts on smart thermostats, and the Pay As You Save (PAYS®) home energy assessment.  Business customers can also continue taking advantage of its demand response program and business energy savings program, BizSavers®. Additional programs Additional programs available through Ameren Missouri include: The Single-Family Income-Eligible program provides a comprehensive package of whole-home upgrades and aims to achieve >10% energy reduction per home. The Multifamily Income-Eligible program provides enhanced incentives for energy-saving upgrades that help tenants save money on energy costs while reducing maintenance costs for property owners. A Business Social Services program to support energy efficiency upgrades (including assistance with completing paperwork) at facilities that supply food, shelter, and other forms of care. And coming later this year: FastTrack HVAC, an additional channel in the PAYS program for HVAC system installation that will allow expedited replacement of systems and financing through bill payments. energy efficiency and demand response “Ameren Missouri’s energy efficiency and demand response programs have been extremely beneficial to customers, communities, and the state of Missouri for over a decade,” said Tony Lozano, director of energy efficiency and demand response at Ameren Missouri. “These cost-saving programs are more important now than ever before as we work with stakeholders to position Missouri as a great place to live and do business." PSC-approved programs The PSC-approved programs advance Ameren Missouri’s ongoing investment in energy and cost-saving opportunities on customers’ bills and have historically helped customers save more than $2.9 billion on their energy bills over the lifetime of their energy-efficient upgrades. The programs include: $75 million in total rebates and incentives for residential and business customers. $20 million was allocated for income-eligible customers and social service agencies. A goal of producing 102,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) in energy savings – equal to the annual energy consumption of 8,300 average-sized Missouri homes. $51 million invested annually in 2025 and 2026 toward customer demand response and energy efficiency programs, and $22 million in 2027 for demand response programs. The plan and programs are the result of a proposal originally filed with the PSC in 2023 and later amended in 2024. 

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