merrill lynch global power & gas leaders conference september 27 2006 2 cautionary statements regulation g statement ameren has presented certain information in this presentation on a diluted cents per share basis these amounts reflect factors that directly impact s total earnings addition provided excluding cumulative effect of change accounting principle believes is useful because it enables readers to better understand the non gaap guidance excludes any july storms which not yet been determined forward looking made are based historical facts and accordingly involve risks uncertainties could cause actual results differ materially from those discussed although such have good faith reasonable assumptions there no assurance expected will be achieved include without limitation as future expectations beliefs plans strategies objectives events conditions financial performance connection with safe harbor provisions private securities