Duke Energy Completes $2.48 Billion Sale of Tennessee Natural Gas Business, Bolstering Capital Plan Funding

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Duke Energy's subsidiary completed the previously announced $2.48 billion sale of its Tennessee natural gas business, with proceeds earmarked for debt reduction and funding the company's large capital plan.

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• Completion of Tennessee Natural Gas Business Sale

  Duke Energy's wholly-owned subsidiary, Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc., completed the sale of its Tennessee natural gas local distribution company business to Spire Tennessee Inc. on March 31, 2026. This transaction was previously announced in July 2025.

• Significant Cash Proceeds Received

  The transaction generated $2.48 billion in cash proceeds, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.

• Strategic Use of Proceeds

  Approximately $800 million of the proceeds will be used to pay down debt at Piedmont Natural Gas. The remaining $1.5 billion (net of tax) will help efficiently fund Duke Energy's substantial $103 billion regulated capital plan over the next five years.

• Pro Forma Financial Information Provided

  Unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information for Piedmont Natural Gas, reflecting the impact of the completed transaction, was filed as an exhibit to this report.

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This 8-K announces the completion of a significant asset disposition that was initially disclosed in July 2025. The $2.48 billion in cash proceeds will materially strengthen Duke Energy's financial position by reducing subsidiary debt and providing substantial capital to fund its ambitious $103 billion regulated infrastructure investment plan. This strategic move allows Duke Energy to streamline its operations and focus on its core regulated businesses, ensuring long-term growth and stability. The inclusion of pro forma financial information provides investors with updated insights into the financial impact of the completed sale.