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): May 30, 2014
Commission File Number | Registrant; State of Incorporation; Address and Telephone Number | IRS Employer Identification No. |
| 1-11459 | PPL Corporation (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) (Pennsylvania) Two North Ninth Street Allentown, PA 18101-1179 (610) 774-5151 | 23-2758192 |
| 1-32944 | PPL Energy Supply, LLC (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) (Delaware) Two North Ninth Street Allentown, PA 18101-1179 (610) 774-5151 | 23-3074920 |
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Section 7 – Regulation FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On May 30, 2014, Standard & Poor's Rating Services lowered its corporate credit rating on PPL Energy Supply, LLC ("PPL Energy Supply"), a wholly owned subsidiary of PPL Corporation ("PPL"), from BBB to BB+ with a stable outlook. PPL does not expect the downgrade to have a material effect on PPL Energy Supply's financial condition and results of operations. Consequently, PPL is affirming its forecast of 2014 reported earnings of $1.84 to $1.99 per share and forecast of 2014 ongoing earnings of $2.15 to $2.30 per share.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| PPL CORPORATION | |||
| By: | /s/ Vincent Sorgi | ||
Vincent Sorgi Vice President and Controller | |||
| PPL ENERGY SUPPLY, LLC | |||
| By: | /s/ Vincent Sorgi | ||
Vincent Sorgi Vice President and Controller | |||
Dated: May 30, 2014