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Duke Energy CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 18, 2014)

Filed February 18, 2014For Securities:DUKDUKBDUK-PA

Summary

Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) filed an 8-K report on February 18, 2014, primarily to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2013. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results but refers investors to an attached news release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the company's financial performance and operational updates for the period. Investors should review this news release for specific figures related to revenue, earnings, and other key financial metrics. This 8-K serves as a standard notification of material events, in this case, the release of quarterly earnings. While the 8-K is the formal filing mechanism, the substantive information for investors will be found within the accompanying news release. It's important for shareholders and potential investors to access Exhibit 99.1 to understand Duke Energy's performance and financial condition as of the end of 2013, which can influence investment decisions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Duke Energy filed an 8-K report on February 18, 2014.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing was to report financial results for the fourth quarter of 2013.
  • 3The report indicates that the financial results were announced via a news release issued on the same date.
  • 4Exhibit 99.1, attached to the 8-K, contains the full news release with the fourth-quarter financial results.
  • 5Investors are directed to the news release for details on operations and financial condition for the period ending December 31, 2013.
  • 6The filing is a standard disclosure mechanism for quarterly earnings announcements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Duke Energy Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013. The company announced these results in a news release that is attached as an exhibit to this filing.

The detailed financial results, operational updates, and other relevant information for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2013, are provided in the news release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the specific financial figures.

No, the 8-K filing itself (Form 8-K) does not contain the specific financial numbers. It only serves as the official notification that the results have been released. The actual financial details are contained within the news release (Exhibit 99.1) that is part of the filing.

The event date, February 18, 2014, signifies the date when Duke Energy Corporation announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2013. This is the date from which the information being reported, found in the accompanying news release, is considered effective or publicly disseminated.