<ARTICLE> UT
<CIK> 0000922224
<NAME> PP&L RESOURCES, INC.
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000,000

                             
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<FN>
<F1>Net of $836 million of treasury stock
<F2>Net income includes an extraordinary item of ($59) million ($100 million net of
$41 million of income taxes) reflecting the effects of the early extinguishment
of debt. It also includes minority interest of $13 million.
</FN>