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Duke Energy CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 12, 2010)

Filed February 12, 2010For Securities:DUKDUKBDUK-PA

Summary

Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) filed an 8-K report on February 12, 2010, to disclose its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009. The core of this filing is the incorporation of a news release issued on February 9, 2010, which details the company's operational and financial performance during the period. Investors should review this news release for specific figures and management's commentary on the quarter's results. The filing itself is brief, primarily serving as a vehicle to formally submit the earnings announcement to the SEC. While the 8-K does not contain extensive new disclosures beyond the news release, it is a critical document for understanding Duke Energy's recent financial standing and outlook as presented by the company. Investors are directed to the attached Exhibit 99.1 for the detailed financial information and operational highlights.

Key Highlights

  • 1Duke Energy Corporation filed an 8-K on February 12, 2010.
  • 2The filing reports on financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009.
  • 3The primary content is a news release issued on February 9, 2010 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4This news release contains the company's Q4 2009 financial results and operational performance.
  • 5The 8-K serves as a formal submission of the earnings announcement to the SEC.
  • 6Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for detailed financial data and management commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially disclose Duke Energy Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, by attaching a news release that was previously issued on February 9, 2010.

All specific financial details, including revenue, earnings, and any operational highlights for the fourth quarter of 2009, are contained within the news release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This particular 8-K filing is primarily focused on reporting past financial results. While the attached news release may contain management commentary on the quarter and forward-looking statements, the 8-K itself does not introduce significant new strategic initiatives or outlooks beyond what was presented in the February 9th earnings release.