Item 8.01 Other Events.

On June 29, 2012, the North Carolina Utilities Commission approved the merger between Progress Energy, Inc. and Duke Energy Corporation. Also on June 29, 2012, the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (the "PSCSC") issued a notice that a meeting would be held on July 2, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. The effective time of the merger will depend on the outcome of the PSCSC meeting.

A copy of the merger scorecard is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) EXHIBITS.

99.1 Merger Scorecard.

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