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): August 23, 2011
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(Commission File
Number)
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Exact names of registrants as specified in their charters, address of principal executive offices, telephone number and state of incorporation
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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1-15929
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PROGRESS ENERGY, INC.
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56-2155481
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410 S. Wilmington Street
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1748
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Telephone: (919) 546-6111
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State of Incorporation: North Carolina
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None
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 5 – CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On August 23, 2011, Progress Energy, Inc. (“Progress Energy”) held a special meeting of shareholders to consider (1) a proposal to approve the Plan of Merger contained in the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of January 8, 2011, by and among Duke Energy Corporation, Diamond Acquisition Corporation and Progress Energy, as it may be amended from time to time, and the merger described therein, and (2) a proposal to adjourn the special meeting of shareholders, if necessary. The proposals are described in detail in the joint proxy statement/prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 7, 2011.
Progress Energy’s shareholders approved both matters. The final voting results for each proposal are set forth below.
Proposal 1: Approve the Plan of Merger
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Votes
For
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Votes
Against
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Abstentions
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Broker
Non-Votes
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207,135,783
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7,681,968
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1,178,801
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0
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Proposal 2: Adjourn the Special Meeting of Shareholders
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Votes
For
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Votes
Against
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Abstentions
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Broker
Non-Votes
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188,144,266
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25,871,400
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1,976,856
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4,700
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The special meeting of shareholders was not adjourned to a later date.
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.
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PROGRESS ENERGY, INC.
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Registrant
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By:
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/s/ David B. Fountain
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David B. Fountain
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Assistant Secretary
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Date: August 25, 2011