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NEXTERA ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Bylaw Amendment (May 24, 2010)

Filed May 24, 2010For Securities:NEENEE-PNNEE-PSNEE-PTNEE-PWNEE-PVNEE-PU

Summary

NextEra Energy, Inc. (formerly FPL Group, Inc.) filed an 8-K on May 24, 2010, detailing key corporate actions approved by its Board of Directors and shareholders. The most significant event for investors is the official change of the company's name from FPL Group, Inc. to NextEra Energy, Inc., following shareholder approval at the annual meeting and subsequent filing with the State of Florida. This name change, effective May 21, 2010, will be accompanied by a ticker symbol change from 'FPL' to 'NEE' on the New York Stock Exchange around June 23, 2010. Additionally, the filing outlines amendments to the company's bylaws that modernize stock certificate requirements, allowing for electronic issuance and removing outdated provisions. The annual shareholder meeting also saw the ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor for 2010 and the election of all 12 director nominees by a majority of votes cast. These actions reflect ongoing corporate governance and branding updates.

Key Highlights

  • 1Company name officially changed from FPL Group, Inc. to NextEra Energy, Inc. on May 21, 2010.
  • 2Stock ticker symbol will change from 'FPL' to 'NEE' on the NYSE, effective around June 23, 2010.
  • 3All 12 director nominees were elected by a majority of votes cast at the annual shareholder meeting.
  • 4Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2010.
  • 5Bylaws were amended to modernize stock certificate issuance, allowing for electronic shares and removing par value statements.
  • 6The amendments expand who can sign stock certificates to include the Chairman of the Board and CEO.
  • 7Shareholder approval was obtained for the name change and other corporate actions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The name change from FPL Group, Inc. to NextEra Energy, Inc. was approved by shareholders at the annual meeting on May 21, 2010, and officially implemented with the State of Florida on the same day. This name change likely reflects a strategic rebranding effort and a broader corporate identity beyond its historical Florida Power & Light (FPL) operations.

The company's common stock ticker symbol will change from 'FPL' to 'NEE' on the New York Stock Exchange. This change is expected to be effective on or about June 23, 2010.

At the annual meeting on May 21, 2010, shareholders elected all 12 director nominees, ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor for 2010, and approved the proposal to change the company's name to NextEra Energy, Inc.

The company's bylaws were amended to permit shares to be represented electronically, removing the requirement for physical stock certificates in all cases. The amendments also removed the requirement for stock certificates to state the par value of the stock, as this is no longer mandated by Florida law, and expanded the list of authorized officers who can sign stock certificates to include the Chairman and CEO.