Duke Energy Corporation 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Duke Energy Corporation on May 16, 2006. The filing addresses administrative updates regarding the scheduling of the Company's 2006 annual meeting of shareholders.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a current event notification and does not contain financial statements or performance metrics.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the rescheduling of the 2006 annual meeting of shareholders. The meeting is now set for October 24, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. ET. This date represents a change of more than 30 days from the dates of the 2005 annual meetings of the Company's predecessors, Duke Energy Corporation (North Carolina) and Cinergy Corp.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain management guidance, financial outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It strictly outlines procedural deadlines for shareholder proposals:
- Rule 14a-8 Proposals: Must be received by June 16, 2006.
- By-Law Advance Notice Proposals: Must be received by May 25, 2006.
Proposals must be directed to the Corporate Secretary at the Company's principal executive offices in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Annual Meeting Date: October 24, 2006.
- Annual Meeting Location: O.J. Miller Auditorium, 526 South Church Street, Charlotte, N.C.
- Deadline for Rule 14a-8 shareholder proposals: June 16, 2006.
- Deadline for advance notice proposals under by-laws: May 25, 2006.
- Reference Press Release: Issued May 15, 2006 (Exhibit 99.1).