UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 23, 2011
(Commission File Number) | Exact names of registrants as specified in their charters, address of principal executive offices, telephone number and state of incorporation | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 1-15929 | PROGRESS ENERGY, INC. | 56-2155481 |
| | 410 S. Wilmington Street | |
| | Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1748 | |
| | Telephone: (919) 546-6111 | |
| | State of Incorporation: North Carolina | |
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| None |
| (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
x Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 8 – OTHER EVENTS
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On August 23, 2011, Progress Energy, Inc. ("Progress Energy") issued a press release announcing the results of the special meeting of shareholders. The proposed merger with Duke Energy is expected to close by the end of the year, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, as outlined in the joint proxy statement/prospectus mailed to Progress Energy shareholders on or about July 11, 2011. A copy of this press release is being filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | | EXHIBITS. |
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| | | Press Release of Progress Energy, Inc., issued August 23, 2011. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| | | | PROGRESS ENERGY, INC. |
| | | | Registrant |
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| | | By: | /s/ David B. Fountain |
| | | | David B. Fountain |
| | | | Assistant Secretary |
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Date: August 23, 2011
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
| Exhibit No. | Description |
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| 99.1 | Press Release of Progress Energy, Inc., issued August 23, 2011. |
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