As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 6, 2001 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): July 25, 2001 Commission Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter, I.R.S. Employer File Number state of incorporation, address of principal Identification executive offices, and telephone number Number 1-15929 Progress Energy, Inc. 56-2155481 410 S. Wilmington Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1748 Telephone: (919) 546-6411 State of Incorporation: North Carolina The address of the registrant has not changed since the last report. ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On July 25, 2001 the Registrant issued a press release announcing its 2001 second quarter earnings. Portions of such press release are filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. SIGNATURES 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 By: /s/ Peter M. Scott III --------------------------- Peter M. Scott III Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: August 6, 2001 EXHIBIT INDEX 99.1 Portions of press release of Progress Energy, Inc., announcing its 2001 second quarter earnings, dated July 25, 2001.