Duke Energy Corporation 5.625% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2078

Duke Energy Corporation is a major provider of natural gas distribution and a range of energy-related services. Its operations are organized into three distinct divisions: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure, Gas Utilities and Infrastructure, and a segment designated as "Other." The Electric Utilities and Infrastructure division manages regulated electricity supply across regions including the Carolinas, Florida, and the Midwest. In contrast, the Gas Utilities and Infrastructure division encompasses entities like Piedmont, local natural gas distribution companies operating in Ohio and Kentucky, and investments in natural gas storage and midstream pipeline projects. The "Other" segment accounts for items such as interest payments on corporate debt, unallocated general corporate expenses, and the activities of Bison, which is the company's wholly owned captive insurance subsidiary. This enterprise was established on April 30, 1904, and its corporate headquarters are situated in Charlotte, North Carolina.