<ARTICLE>                       UT
<CIK> 0000055387
<NAME> KENTUCKY UTILITIES COMPANY
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<FN>
<F1>Includes common stock expense of $595.
<F2>Represents unrealized loss on marketable securities,
    net of taxes.
</FN>