8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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):   April 6, 2006

The Dayton Power and Light Company

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Ohio	1-2385	31-0258470
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1065 Woodman Drive, Dayton, Ohio		45432
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (937) 224-6000

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 8.01.Other Events

On April 6, 2006, Fitch Ratings announced upgrades of the debt ratings of DPL Inc. and its principal subsidiary, The Dayton Power and Light Company.

A copy of the press release announcing these ratings upgrades is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.              Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)           Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release of DPL Inc., dated April 6, 2006.

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Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	The Dayton Power and Light Company
Date:  April 12, 2006	/s/ Miggie E. Cramblit
	Name:	Miggie E. Cramblit
	Title:	Vice President, General Counsel
		and Corporate Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description	Paper (P) or Electronic (E)
99.1	Press Release of DPL Inc., dated April 6, 2006	E

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: 937-224-5940

FITCH UPGRADES DPL DEBT RATINGS

DAYTON, Ohio, April 6, 2006 – Fitch Ratings today announced upgrades of the debt ratings of DPL Inc. (NYSE: DPL) and its principal subsidiary, The Dayton Power and Light Company (DP&L). The ratings by Fitch of both DPL and DP&L bonds are considered investment grade.

“Today’s action by Fitch is a positive reflection of the recent steps we’ve taken to strengthen our balance sheet and improve our credit profile,” said Bob Biggs, Executive Chairman, DPL Inc.

About DPL

DPL Inc. (NYSE:DPL) is a regional electric energy and utility company. DPL’s principal subsidiaries include The Dayton Power and Light Company (DP&L); DPL Energy, LLC (DPLE); and DPL Energy Resources, Inc. (DPLER). DP&L, a regulated electric utility, provides service to over 500,000 retail customers in West Central Ohio; DPLE engages in the operation of merchant peaking generation facilities; and DPLER is a competitive retail electric supplier in Ohio, selling to major industrial and commercial customers. DPL, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates approximately 4,400 megawatts of generation capacity, of which 2,800 megawatts are low cost coal-fired units and 1,600 megawatts are natural gas and diesel peaking units. Further information can be found at www.dplinc.com.

Certain statements contained in this release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Matters presented which relate to events or developments that are expected to occur in the future, including management’s expectations, strategic objectives, business prospects, anticipated economic performance and financial condition and other similar matters constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs, assumptions and expectation of the Company’s future economic performance, taking into account the information currently available to management. These statements are not statements of historical fact. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and investors are cautioned that outcomes and results may vary materially from those projected due to many factors beyond DPL’s control. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are made. We disclaim any obligation or undertaking to provide any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which the forward-looking statement is based.