On February 27, 2023, Union Electric Company, operating as Ameren Missouri, announced the pricing of a public offering of $500 million in 5.45% first mortgage bonds due 2053. The bonds were priced at 99.794% of their principal amount, with a closing date expected on March 13, 2023, subject to customary closing conditions. Proceeds from the offering will be utilized for capital expenditures and/or refinancing short-term debt. The offering is managed by multiple financial institutions, and details can be accessed via the Securities and Exchange Commission website.
Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 63 cents per share, increasing by 7% from 59 cents per share. This marks the tenth consecutive year of dividend growth, bringing the annualized dividend rate to $2.52. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2023, to shareholders of record by March 15, 2023. Union Electric Company and Ameren Illinois Company also announced quarterly dividends on their preferred stock, payable on May 15, 2023 and May 1, 2023 respectively. Ameren maintains a payout ratio of 55% to 70% for future growth.