Ameren amends credit facilities to $3.2 billion total, maturities extended to December 2030
Ameren and its utility subsidiaries Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois entered into amended and restated revolving credit agreements with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as agent on December 10, 2025. The agreements increase total facility size and extend maturities, providing the companies more borrowing capacity and a longer runway for short-term funding.
Key points
- Missouri facility increased from $1.4 billion to $1.9 billion; Illinois facility increased from $1.2 billion to $1.3 billion, $3.2 billion combined
- Maturity of commitments extended from December 6, 2028 to December 10, 2030, with two possible one-year extensions
- Ameren maximum borrowing limit rose to $1.6 billion for Missouri and $800 million for Illinois; letter of credit capacity for Missouri rose from $250 million to $400 million
- Covenants require Ameren debt ratio of 67.5% or less of total capitalization and 65% or less for each utility
The filing
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