form8k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 19, 2012
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Commission File
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Registrant; State of Incorporation;
Address and Telephone Number
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IRS Employer
Identification No.
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1-11459
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PPL Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
(Pennsylvania)
Two North Ninth Street
Allentown, PA 18101-1179
(610) 774-5151
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23-2758192
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333-173665
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LG&E and KU Energy LLC
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
(Kentucky)
220 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202-1377
(502) 627-2000
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20-0523163
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1-2893
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Louisville Gas and Electric Company
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
(Kentucky)
220 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202-1377
(502) 627-2000
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61-0264150
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1-3464
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Kentucky Utilities Company
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
(Kentucky and Virginia)
One Quality Street
Lexington, KY 40507-1462
(502) 627-2000
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61-0247570
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Section 8 - Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events
On November 19, 2012, Louisville Gas and Electric Company ("LG&E") and Kentucky Utilities Company ("KU" and, together with LG&E, the "Companies") issued a press release announcing that they have entered into a unanimous settlement agreement with the intervenors in their proceedings commenced in July 2012 before the Kentucky Public Service Commission ("KPSC") for increases in annual base electric rates at LG&E and KU, respectively, and an increase in annual base gas rates at LG&E. Subject to KPSC review and approval, the rate changes could become effective on January 1, 2013.
A hearing on the settlement is scheduled to begin on November 27, 2012. An order with respect to the rate proceedings is anticipated from the KPSC in December 2012.
A copy of the Companies' press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibits
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Press Release dated November 19, 2012 of Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company.
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Statements in this report and the accompanying press release, including statements with respect to future events and their timing, including the Companies' potential regulatory outcomes, such as the requested rate increases and rate mechanisms and the future rates or returns on equity ultimately authorized or achieved, as well as other statements as to future costs or expenses, regulation, corporate strategy and performance, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Although the Companies believe that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these expectations, assumptions and statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the statements. The following are among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: subsequent phases of rate relief and regulatory cost recovery; market demand and prices for electricity; political, regulatory or economic conditions in states, regions or countries where the Companies conduct business; and the progress of actual construction, purchase or repair of assets subject to tracker mechanisms. Any such forward-looking statements should be considered in light of such important factors and in conjunction with PPL Corporation's, LG&E and KU Energy LLC's and the Companies' Form 10-K and other reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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PPL CORPORATION
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By:
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/s/ Mark F. Wilten |
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Mark F. Wilten
Vice President - Finance and Treasurer
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LG&E AND KU ENERGY LLC
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By:
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/s/ Gerald A. Reynolds |
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Gerald A. Reynolds
General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary
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LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
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By:
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/s/ Gerald A. Reynolds |
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Gerald A. Reynolds
General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary
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KENTUCKY UTILITIES COMPANY
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By:
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/s/ Gerald A. Reynolds |
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Gerald A. Reynolds
General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary
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Dated: November 19, 2012