Form 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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 8, 2007

 

DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Delaware   001-32853   20-2777218
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)   (Commission File No.)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

526 South Church Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202-1803

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

(704) 594-6200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

On May 8, 2007, Duke Energy Corporation issued a news release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007. A copy of this news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits

 

  99.1 News Release issued by Duke Energy Corporation on May 8, 2007

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

        DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
Dated: May 8, 2007       /s/ Steven K. Young        
            Steven K. Young
            Senior Vice President and Controller

 

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Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit
   

Description

99.1    News Release issued by Duke Energy Corporation on May 8, 2007

 

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