Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Common Stockholders' Equity

Duke Energy Corporation
Years Ended December 31,
(In millions) 1998 1997 1996
Common Stock
   Balance at beginning of year $ 4,284 $ 4,289 $ 4,297
   Stock repurchased (Note 15) --  --  (31 )
   Dividend reinvestment and employee benefits 165 (9 ) 23
   Other capital stock transactions, net --  4 -- 
 
      Balance at end of year 4,449 4,284 4,289
 
Retained Earnings
   Balance at beginning of year 3,256 3,052 2,716
   Net income 1,252 974 1,074
   Common stock dividends (794 ) (682 ) (566 )
   Preferred and preference stock dividends and premiums
      on redemptions (Note 13) (21 ) (72 ) (44 )
   Other capital stock transactions, net 8 (16 ) (128 )
 
      Balance at end of year 3,701 3,256 3,052
 
      Total Common Stockholders' Equity $ 8,150 $ 7,540 $ 7,341
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements