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): August 24, 2017
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Registrant, State of Incorporation or Organization, |
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1-32853 |
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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION (a Delaware corporation) 550 South Tryon Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-1803 704-382-3853 |
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20-2777218 |
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On August 24, 2017, director Michael J. Angelakis notified Duke Energy Corporation (the “Corporation”) that effective August 25, 2017, he would resign from the Corporation’s Board of Directors due to increased external business commitments. Mr. Angelakis’ resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Corporation on any matter relating to the operation, policies or practices of the Corporation.
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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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION | |
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Date: August 24, 2017 |
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/s/ Julia S. Janson |
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Julia S. Janson |
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Executive Vice President, Executive Affairs, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary |