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): February 16, 2009
DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware |
| 001-32853 |
| 20-2777218 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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| (IRS Employer |
526 South Church Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip code)
(704) 594-6200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240. 13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 16, 2010, Duke Energy Corporation will host an investor and analyst meeting to discuss fourth quarter 2009 and year-end 2009 results, including a discussion of its financial and business outlook for 2010 and beyond. Additionally, the presentation will include a discussion of the Company’s 2010 per share earnings outlook of $1.25 to $1.30, based upon adjusted diluted earnings. A copy of this presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | Duke Energy Investor and Analyst Meeting presentation |
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| 99.2 | Duke Energy Corporation Adjusted to Reported Earnings Reconciliation |
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| 99.3 | Duke Energy Corporation Non-GAAP Reconciliations |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: February 16, 2010 | By: | /s/Steven K. Young |
| Name: | Steven K. Young |
| Title: | Senior Vice President and Controller |
