8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

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FORM 8‑K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 6, 2016

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I.R.S.

CommissionRegistrant, State of Incorporation    Employer

File NumberAddress and Telephone NumberIdentification No.

1-9052    DPL Inc.    31-1163136

(An Ohio corporation)

1065 Woodman Drive

Dayton, Ohio 45432

937-224-6000

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:

o    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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o    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 7.01     Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 6, 2016, DPL Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the sale of its competitive retail electric service provider, DPL Energy Resources, Inc. (“DPLER”), to Interstate Gas Supply, Inc. (“IGS Energy”) for $75.5 million. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference. In connection with the sale transaction, DPLER terminated its existing power supply agreement with The Dayton Power and Light Company. The Company does not currently contemplate the sale of any of its other businesses at this time.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release of DPL Inc., dated January 6, 2016.

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.

Date:	January 6, 2016	DPL Inc.
		/s/ Judi L. Sobecki __________________
		Name: Title:	Judi L. Sobecki General Counsel and Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description	Paper (P) or Electronic (E)
99.1	Press Release of DPL Inc., dated January 6, 2016.	E

EX-99.1

Media Contact: Mary Ann Kabel

Phone: (937) 224-5940

communications@dplinc.com

NEWS RELEASE        

DPL Inc. Completes Sale of its Competitive Retail Electric Service Business to IGS Energy

DAYTON, Ohio – January 6, 2016 – DPL Inc., a subsidiary of AES (NYSE:AES) and the parent company of Dayton Power & Light, has sold its competitive retail electric service (CRES) provider, DPL Energy Resources, Inc. (DPLER), to IGS Energy, an Ohio-based company. As part of the transaction, DPL Inc. and IGS Energy will work to help provide a smooth transition of the business. There will be no interruption of service to customers.

Identifying a buyer with a similar business philosophy was important to DPL Inc. IGS Energy shares the DPL Inc. philosophy of offering superior, customer-focused service and IGS Energy has extensive retail operating experience in competitive electricity markets.

The sale focuses DPL Inc. on its core businesses of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. DPL Inc. reaffirms its commitment to remain a significant partner in the communities it has served for over 100 years and plans continued economic development and philanthropic support of the Miami Valley.

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About DPL Inc. and AES

DPL is a diversified regional energy company that serves customers in West Central Ohio through its subsidiaries. DPL’s principal subsidiaries include The Dayton Power and Light Company (“DP&L”); and DPL Energy, LLC (“DPLE”). DP&L, a regulated electric utility, provides service to over 515,000 customers in West Central Ohio and DPLE engages in the operation of peaking generation facilities. DPL, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates approximately 3,000 megawatts of generation capacity, of which approximately 2,000 megawatts are coal-fired units and 1,000 megawatts are natural gas and diesel peaking units.

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 200 global power company. We provide affordable, sustainable energy to 18 countries through a diverse portfolio of distribution businesses as well as thermal and renewable generation facilities. Our workforce of 18,500 people is committed to operational excellence and meeting the world’s changing power needs. AES’ 2014 revenues were $17 billion and AES owns and manages $39 billion in total assets. To learn more, please visit www.aes.com. Follow AES on Twitter @TheAESCorp.