Ameren Illinois Announces Pricing of First Mortgage Bonds due 2054
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Ameren Illinois, a subsidiary of Ameren (NYSE: AEE), announced the pricing of a public offering of $625 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.55% first mortgage bonds due 2054, priced at 99.810% of their principal amount. The closing is expected on June 27, 2024, subject to customary conditions.
The raised funds will be used to repay a portion of Ameren Illinois' short-term debt. The joint book-running managers for the offering are Barclays Capital Inc., MUFG Securities Americas Inc., Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., TD Securities (USA) , Wells Fargo Securities, , Fifth Third Securities, Inc., and PNC Capital Markets
The offering is only available through a prospectus and related supplements, which will be filed with the SEC. No solicitation or offer is being made where it's unlawful. Ameren Illinois serves 1.2 million electric and over 800,000 natural gas customers across central and southern Illinois.
Positive
- Ameren Illinois successfully priced a $625 million bond offering.
- The bonds have a relatively attractive interest rate of 5.55%.
- Proceeds will be used to repay short-term debt, potentially improving the company's financial stability.
- The offering received support from major financial institutions, enhancing credibility.
Negative
- The bonds are priced slightly below their principal amount at 99.810%, indicating a small discount.
- Ameren Illinois is taking on long-term debt, which could increase financial obligations over the next 30 years.
- The issuance of new bonds might indicate existing financial pressure or a need for liquidity.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, AEE declined 0.30%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Ameren Illinois intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to repay a portion of its short-term debt.
Barclays Capital Inc., MUFG Securities Americas Inc., Scotia Capital (
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 prospectus supplement for the offering, when available, may be obtained via the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov or by contacting Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, 608 2nd Avenue South, Suite 1000,
About Ameren Illinois
Ameren Illinois delivers energy to 1.2 million electric and more than 800,000 natural gas customers throughout central and southern
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SOURCE Ameren Corporation
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