8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

Duke Energy CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 10, 2022)

Filed February 10, 2022For Securities:DUKDUKBDUK-PA

Summary

Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) filed an 8-K on February 10, 2022, to furnish information related to its fourth-quarter and full-year 2021 financial results. The company announced that it would issue a press release on February 10, 2022, detailing these results, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this filing. Investors should refer to this press release for specific financial performance metrics, earnings per share, revenue figures, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company for 2022. This filing serves as a notification mechanism for the upcoming release of Duke Energy's financial performance. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial data, it directs investors to the primary source: the earnings release. The information furnished is for informational purposes and is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications for misstatements as filed information. Investors are advised to review Exhibit 99.1 for a comprehensive understanding of Duke Energy's financial position and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Duke Energy filed an 8-K on February 10, 2022, to announce its upcoming Q4 and full-year 2021 earnings release.
  • 2The official earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 3Investors are directed to the Exhibit 99.1 earnings release for detailed financial results and performance metrics.
  • 4The filing does not contain the specific financial data but serves as a notification of its availability.
  • 5Information furnished in this 8-K is not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The earnings release was scheduled to be posted on duke-energy.com/investors on February 10, 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors that Duke Energy Corporation will be releasing its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021, on February 10, 2022. The detailed earnings release is attached as an exhibit to this filing.

The detailed financial results are available in the news release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. This release was scheduled to be posted on Duke Energy's investor relations website (duke-energy.com/investors) on February 10, 2022.

No, the information furnished in this 8-K filing, including the attached earnings release, is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and is not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Therefore, it is not subject to the liabilities of that section.

Investors should look for key financial metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share (EPS) for both the quarter and the full year, and any updated guidance provided by Duke Energy for the upcoming fiscal year (2022). The release may also discuss operational highlights, capital expenditures, and strategic initiatives.