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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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In the Matter of
CERTIFICATE
AMEREN CORPORATION
OF
File No. 70-9133
NOTIFICATION
(Public Utility Holding Company
Act of 1935)
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This Certificate of Notification is filed by Ameren Corporation, a
Missouri corporation, pursuant to Rule 24. Such filing is made pursuant to
Ameren's Form U-1 Application-Declaration, as amended (the
"Application-Declaration"), and the order of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "Commission") dated March 13, 1998.
1) Ameren common stock - New Issue None.
2) Ameren common stock - dividend reinvestment plan and employee benefit plans
Ameren purchased 373,881 shares under its dividend reinvestment plan and
145,665 shares under its employee benefit plans.
3) Guaranteed issued No financial guarantees.
The following guarantees were issued during the second quarter of 1999.
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Name of Parent Name of Subsidiary Amount Terms Purpose
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Ameren Corp. AmerenERC, Inc. $ 3,900,000 through 06/30/18 Performance
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc. $ 6,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc. $ 3,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc. $ 10,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc. $ 2,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc./
Ameren Services Company $ 2,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc. $ 5,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc. $ 7,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc. $ 2,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc. $ 1,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc. $ 2,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc. $ 5,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc $ 5,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc. $ 1,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc. $ 1,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc. $ 5,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc. $ 5,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc. $ 2,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc. $ 5,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc. $ 2,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc. $ 1,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
Ameren Corp. Ameren Energy, Inc. $ 10,000,000 through 12/31/00 Credit Support
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4) Short-term debt issued by Ameren during the second quarter of 1999.
Chase Manhattan Bank:
A series of overnight loans during the quarter, ranging from zero to $20
million, at interest rates varying from 4.7625% to 6.2%. A $30 million loan
beginning June 30, 1998 to mature on August 27, 1999, at a rate of 5.4663%.
Commerce Bank:
A series of overnight loans during the quarter, ranging from zero to $9.4
million, at interest rates ranging from 4.96% to 5.78%.
Northern Trust Company:
A series of overnight loans during the quarter, ranging from zero to $10.0
million, at interest rates varying from 4.96% to 5.78%.
Maximum indebtedness at any one time: $42.3 million on June 30, 1999.
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5) Financings consummated by any Utility Subsidiary not exempt under Rule 52
Union Electric Company:
Commercial paper issued through Bank One Capital Markets, Goldman Sachs and/
or A.G. Edwards & Sons, ranging from a low of zero to a high of $82.8 million
on June 6, 1999, at interest rates averaging 4.84%.
Central Illinois Public Service Company:
Commercial paper issued through Bank One Capital Markets and/or Goldman
Sachs, ranging from a low of zero to a high of $54.4 million on May 3, 1999,
at interest rates averaging 4.79%.
6) Financings consummated by any Nonutility Subsidiary, not exempt under Rule 52
None
7) Forms U-6B-2 filed with the Commission.
Quarterly report filed
8) Balance Sheets
The consolidated and stand alone balance sheets of Ameren Corporation, Cen-
tral Illinois Public Service Company and Union Electric Company are attached
as Exhibit A.
9) Registration Statements
None
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SIGNATURE
The undersigned registered holding company has duly caused this quarterly
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned officer thereunto duly
authorized pursuant to the requirements of the Public Utility Holding Company
Act of 1935.
Ameren Corporation
BY /s/ Steven R. Sullivan
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Steven R. Sullivan
Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
August 19, 1999
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Exhibit A
Page 1 of 3
AMEREN CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
UNAUDITED
(Thousands of Dollars, Except Shares)
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<CAPTION>
June 30, December 31,
ASSETS 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Property and plant, at original cost:
Electric $11,890 932 $11,761,306
Gas 479,723 469,216
Other 47,112 44,646
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12,417,767 12,275,168
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 5,771,406 5,602,816
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6,646,361 6,672,352
Construction work in progress:
Nuclear fuel in process 127,678 108,294
Other 183,171 147,393
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Total property and plant, net 6,957,210 6,928,039
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Investments and other assets:
Investments 75,259 86,694
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund 177,402 161,877
Other 80,462 78,091
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Total investments and other assets 333,123 326,662
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 53,980 76,863
Accounts receivable - trade (less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $9,466 and $8,393, respectively) 268,320 198,193
Unbilled revenue 141,743 150,481
Other accounts and notes receivable 93,966 76,919
Materials and supplies, at average cost -
Fossil fuel 121,711 112,908
Other 134,015 132,884
Other 27,629 22,912
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Total current assets 841,364 771,160
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Regulatory assets:
Deferred income taxes 630,203 633,529
Other 174,995 188,049
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Total regulatory assets 805,198 821,578
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Total Assets $ 8,936,895 $ 8,847,439
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CAPITAL AND LIABILITIES
Capitalization:
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 400,000,000 shares -
outstanding 137,215,462 shares $ 1,372 $ 1,372
Other paid-in capital, principally premium on
common stock 1,582,505 1,582,548
Retained earnings 1,438,893 1,472,200
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Total common stockholders' equity 3,022,770 3,056,120
Preferred stock not subject to mandatory redemption 235,197 235,197
Long-term debt 2,362,553 2,289,424
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Total capitalization 5,620,520 5,580,741
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Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary 3,534 3,534
Current liabilities:
Current maturity of long-term debt 211,123 201,713
Short-term debt -- 58,528
Accounts and wages payable 250,908 297,185
Accumulated deferred income taxes 68,577 66,299
Taxes accrued 192,862 114,106
Other 262,253 216,889
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Total current liabilities 985,723 954,720
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Accumulated deferred income taxes 1,516,398 1,521,417
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 174,818 178,832
Regulatory liability 189,325 198,937
Other deferred credits and liabilities 446,577 409,258
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Total Capital and Liabilities $ 8,936,895 $ 8,847,439
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Exhibit A
Page 2 of 3
CENTRAL ILLINOIS PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
BALANCE SHEET
UNAUDITED
(Thousands of Dollars, Except Shares)
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<CAPTION>
June 30, December 31,
ASSETS 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Property and plant, at original cost:
Electric $2,398,065 $2,381,682
Gas 263,305 259,656
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2,661,370 2,641,338
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 1,229,856 1,192,108
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1,431,514 1,449,230
Construction work in progress 54,024 16,220
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Total property and plant, net 1,485,538 1,465,450
Other assets 29,472 31,904
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 17,300 10,180
Accounts receivable - trade (less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $2,560 and $1,714, respectively) 50,594 44,494
Unbilled revenue 51,461 53,120
Other accounts and notes receivable 25,592 16,486
Materials and supplies, at average cost -
Fossil fuel 41,326 50,791
Other 34,702 36,047
Other 7,234 8,214
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Total current assets 228,209 219,332
Regulatory assets:
Deferred income taxes 23,159 24,797
Other 18,685 22,914
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Total regulatory assets 41,844 47,711
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Total Assets $1,785,063 $1,764,397
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CAPITAL AND LIABILITIES
Capitalization:
Common stock, no par value, authorized 45,000,000 shares -
outstanding 25,452,373 shares $ 120,033 $ 120,033
Retained earnings 454,552 455,337
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Total common stockholders' equity 574,585 575,370
Preferred stock not subject to mandatory redemption 80,000 80,000
Long-term debt 498,547 528,446
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Total capitalization 1,153,132 1,183,816
Current liabilities:
Current maturity of long-term debt 35,000 60,000
Short-term debt -- 46,700
Intercompany notes payable 127,500 --
Accounts and wages payable 57,048 61,609
Accumulated deferred income taxes 22,003 21,386
Taxes accrued 18,357 13,201
Other 33,068 34,454
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Total current liabilities 292,976 237,350
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Accumulated deferred income taxes 226,904 234,119
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 33,415 34,657
Regulatory liability 36,813 39,621
Other deferred credits and liabilities 41,823 34,834
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Total Capital and Liabilities $1,785,063 $1,764,397
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Exhibit A
Page 3 of 3
UNION ELECTRIC COMPANY
BALANCE SHEET
UNAUDITED
(Thousands of Dollars, Except Shares)
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<CAPTION>
June 30, December 31,
ASSETS 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Property and plant, at original cost:
Electric $9,086,644 $8,975,542
Gas 216,413 209,556
Other 35,845 35,994
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9,338,902 9,221,092
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 4,235,038 4,110,250
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5,103,864 5,110,842
Construction work in progress:
Nuclear fuel in process 127,678 108,294
Other 109,698 127,168
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Total property and plant, net 5,341,240 5,346,304
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Investments and other assets:
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund 177,402 161,877
Other 40,588 45,688
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Total investments and other assets 217,990 207,565
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 13,559 47,337
Accounts receivable - trade (less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $6,906 and $6,678, respectively) 202,401 143,912
Unbilled revenue 90,282 97,361
Other accounts and notes receivable 43,821 55,502
Intercompany notes receivable 145,500 --
Materials and supplies, at average cost -
Fossil fuel 69,197 53,036
Other 94,202 91,831
Other 9,726 13,529
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Total current assets 668,688 502,508
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Regulatory assets:
Deferred income taxes 606,649 608,353
Other 156,310 165,134
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Total regulatory assets 762,959 773,487
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Total Assets $6,990,877 $6,829,864
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CAPITAL AND LIABILITIES
Capitalization:
Common stock, $5 par value, authorized 150,000,000 shares -
outstanding 102,123,834 shares $ 510,619 $ 510,619
Other paid-in capital, principally premium on
common stock 701,896 701,896
Retained earnings 1,198,452 1,211,610
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Total common stockholders' equity 2,410,967 2,424,125
Preferred stock not subject to mandatory redemption 155,197 155,197
Long-term debt 1,777,339 1,674,311
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Total capitalization 4,343,503 4,253,633
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Current liabilities:
Current maturity of long-term debt 119,379 117,269
Accounts and wages payable 183,399 242,522
Accumulated deferred income taxes 46,615 45,061
Taxes accrued 172,573 100,714
Other 188,876 151,385
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Total current liabilities 710,842 656,951
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Accumulated deferred income taxes 1,255,765 1,254,372
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 141,403 144,175
Regulatory liability 152,513 159,317
Other deferred credits and liabilities 386,851 361,416
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Total Capital and Liabilities $6,990,877 $6,829,864
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