Ameren (AEE) director Ward H. Dickson reports 1,686-share equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ameren Corp director Ward H. Dickson reported a stock award of 1,686 shares of Ameren common stock on January 5, 2026 as director compensation. The shares were acquired at a stated price of $0 per share, reflecting a non‑cash equity grant rather than an open-market purchase. After this award, he beneficially owned 18,946 Ameren shares in direct form. This total includes 481 shares accumulated during the first through fourth quarters of 2025 through reinvested dividends, showing that part of his holdings has grown via dividend reinvestment rather than additional transactions.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Dickson Ward H.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1901 CHOUTEAU AVENUE, MC 1310

P.O. BOX 66149

(Street)

ST. LOUIS MO 63166-6149

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMEREN CORP [ AEE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/05/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, $.01 Par Value	01/05/2026		A		1,686(1)	A	$0	18,946(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Director compensation.

2. Amount includes a total of 481 shares acquired during the first through fourth quarters of 2025 through reinvested dividends.

Remarks:

	Jonathan T. Shade, Deputy Corp. Secy. of Ameren Corporation, attorney-in-fact for Ward H. Dickson	01/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.

FAQ

What insider transaction did Ameren (AEE) director Ward H. Dickson report?

Ward H. Dickson reported acquiring 1,686 shares of Ameren common stock on January 5, 2026. The filing classifies the transaction as an acquisition of non-derivative securities.

Was the Ameren (AEE) director stock acquisition a cash purchase?

No. The 1,686 shares were acquired at a stated price of $0 per share, and the footnote describes the transaction as director compensation, indicating a non-cash equity grant.

How many Ameren (AEE) shares does Ward H. Dickson own after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, Ward H. Dickson beneficially owned 18,946 shares of Ameren common stock in direct ownership form.

What do the dividend reinvestment details mean in the Ameren (AEE) Form 4?

The filing notes that the 18,946-share total includes 481 shares that were acquired during the first through fourth quarters of 2025 through reinvested dividends, reflecting automatic share accumulation from dividends.

What role does Ward H. Dickson have at Ameren (AEE)?

The reporting person is identified as a director of Ameren Corp and is not listed as an officer or 10% owner in the filing.

Is the Ameren (AEE) insider transaction reported as direct or indirect ownership?

The 18,946 shares held after the transaction are reported as Direct (D) ownership, with no separate indirect ownership entity described.