What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?

The primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to announce Exelon Corporation's entry into a material definitive agreement, specifically an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Constellation Energy Group, Inc.

How will Constellation Energy shareholders be compensated in this merger?

Constellation Energy shareholders will receive 0.93 shares of Exelon common stock for each share of Constellation Energy common stock they own, subject to certain exceptions for shares held by the respective companies.

What are the key conditions that must be met for this merger to be completed?

The consummation of the merger is contingent upon the satisfaction or waiver of several closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals and the approval of the transaction by the stockholders of both Exelon and Constellation.

What leadership changes are expected at Exelon as a result of this merger?

As a result of the merger, Exelon's Board of Directors will be expanded to include four Constellation directors, with Mayo A. Shattuck III becoming Executive Chairman. Christopher M. Crane will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Exelon.

EXC 8-K: Material Agreements

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This Form 8-K filing by Exelon Corporation announces a significant corporate event: the entry into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger with Constellation Energy Group, Inc. This merger, executed on April 28, 2011, proposes that Constellation Energy will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Exelon through a stock-for-stock exchange where Constellation shareholders will receive 0.93 shares of Exelon common stock for each Constellation share. The transaction is expected to reshape Exelon's operational footprint and leadership. Upon completion, four Constellation directors, including current CEO Mayo A. Shattuck III who will become Executive Chairman, will join Exelon's Board. Christopher M. Crane will transition to President and CEO of the combined entity. The merger's consummation is contingent upon various closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and stockholder approvals from both companies, and involves customary representations, warranties, and covenants, as well as specified termination fees.

Key Highlights

1Exelon Corporation has entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger with Constellation Energy Group, Inc.
2The transaction is structured as a merger where Constellation Energy will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Exelon.
3Constellation Energy shareholders will receive 0.93 shares of Exelon common stock for each share of Constellation Energy common stock.
4The merger is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory and stockholder approvals from both companies.
5Key leadership changes are planned, with four Constellation directors joining Exelon's Board, and Mayo A. Shattuck III taking on the role of Executive Chairman.
6Christopher M. Crane will become President and CEO of the combined entity.
7The headquarters for Exelon's wholesale marketing, competitive energy, and renewable businesses will be relocated to Baltimore, Maryland.

EXELON CORP 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Apr 28, 2011)

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