Duke Energy 8-K 2025-04-29

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): April 29, 2025

Commission file number	Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter, State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation, Address of Principal Executive Offices, Zip Code, and Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code	IRS Employer Identification No.
1-32853	DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION (a Delaware corporation) 525 South Tryon Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 800-488-3853	20-2777218

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:

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SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

On April 29, 2025, Ms. Julia S. Janson, currently serving as Duke Energy Corporation’s (the “Corporation”) Executive Vice President and CEO, Duke Energy Carolinas, notified the Corporation of her intent to retire on June 30, 2025. Effective July 1, 2025, Ms. Janson’s responsibilities will transition as described in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

· Proposal No. 1 – Election of Director Nominees

Each director nominee was elected to the Board of Directors with the support of a majority of the votes cast.

· Proposal No. 2 – Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2025

The ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2025 received the support of a majority of the shares represented.

· Proposal No. 3 – Advisory vote to approve the Company’s named executive officer compensation

The advisory vote to approve the Corporation’s named executive officer compensation received the support of a majority of the shares represented.

· Proposal No. 4 – Shareholder proposal regarding support simple majority vote

The shareholder proposal regarding support simple majority vote received the support of a majority of the shares represented.

· Proposal No. 5 – Shareholder proposal regarding a net-zero audit

The shareholder proposal regarding a net-zero audit failed to receive the support of a majority of the shares represented.

(c) Not applicable.

(d) Not applicable

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

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.