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Goodwill, Intangible Assets And Impairments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Goodwill, Intangible Assets And Impairments

Goodwill By Reportable Operating Segment


	USFE&G		Commercial Power			International			Total
	(in millions)
Duke Energy
Balance at December 31, 2010:
Goodwill	$	3,483	$	940		$	306		$	4,729
Accumulated Impairment Charges		—		(871	)		—			(871	)

Balance at December 31, 2010, as adjusted for accumulated impairment charges		3,483		69			306			3,858
Foreign Exchange and Other Changes		—		—			(11	)		(11	)

Balance as of September 30, 2011:
Goodwill		3,483		940			295			4,718
Accumulated Impairment Charges		—		(871	)		—			(871	)

Balance at September 30, 2011, as adjusted for accumulated impairment charges, foreign exchange and other charges	$	3,483	$	69		$	295		$	3,847

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total. Disclosure details may include, but are not limited to, the carrying amount of goodwill, goodwill acquired during the year, goodwill impairment losses recognized, goodwill written-off due to the sale of a business unit, goodwill not yet allocated, and any other changes to goodwill.

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