8-K 1 e19568_8k.txt FORM 8-K 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): November 3, 2004 DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) NORTH CAROLINA 1-4928 56-0205520 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer of Incorporation) Identification No.) 526 South Church Street 28201-1006 Charlotte, North Carolina (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 704-594-6200 ------------------ 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: |_| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |_| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition On November 3, 2004, Duke Energy Corporation issued a news release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. A copy of this news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99. The information in Exhibit 99 is being furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99 News Release dated November 3, 2004 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 thereunto duly authorized. DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION By: /s/ Keith G. Butler ----------------------------- Keith G. Butler Vice President and Controller Dated: November 3, 2004 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99 News Release dated November 3, 2004