“Cash Flows from Investing Activities Ameren’s cash used in investing activities increased $527 million during the first three months of 2026, compared with the year-ago period, primarily as a result of a $510 million increase in capital expenditures, largely resulting from the acquisition of the Split Rail Solar Project at Ameren Missouri, partially offset by decreased storm-related expenditures at Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois.”
“52 Table of Contents Ameren Illinois Interest charges increased $6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared with the year-ago period, primarily due to an issuance of long-term debt in September 2025, which increased interest expense by $3 million at Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution and by $3 million at Ameren Illinois Transmission.”
“As ZENS are exchangeable for cash at any time at the option of the holders, these notes are classified as a current portion of long-term debt. (3) These pollution control bonds were secured by general mortgage bonds of Houston Electric as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 and are not reflected in Houston Electric’s consolidated financial statements because of the contingent nature of the obligations. (4) Commercial paper issued by CenterPoint Energy and CERC Corp. has maturities up to 60 days and 30 days, respectively, and are backstopped by the respective issuer’s long-term revolving credit facility.”