SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
Annual Meeting
The 2002 Annual Meeting of Duke Energy Shareholders will be:
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Thursday, April 25, 2002 |
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10 a.m. |
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O.J. Miller Auditorium, Energy Center |
Shareholder Services
Shareholders with questions about their stock accounts, legal transfer requirements, address changes, replacement dividend checks, replacement of lost certificates or other services should call (800) 488-3853 or (704) 382-3853. E-mail requests should be sent to InvestDUK@duke-energy.com. Written requests should be addressed to:
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Investor Relations |
Stock Exchange Listing
Duke Energy’s common stock, first and refunding mortgage bonds, and certain issues of preferred securities and senior notes are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The company’s common stock trading symbol is DUK.
Web Site Address: www.duke-energy.com
InvestorDirect Choice Plan
The InvestorDirect Choice Plan provides a simple and convenient way for interested parties to purchase common stock directly through the company without incurring brokerage fees. Bank drafts for monthly purchases as well as a safekeeping option for depositing certificates into the plan are available. The plan also provides for full reinvestment, direct deposit or cash payment of dividends.
Financial Publications
Duke Energy will furnish to any shareholder, without charge, copies of the 2001 report on SEC Form 10-K and the 2001 Statistical Supplement.
Duplicate Mailings
You will receive duplicate mailings of annual reports, proxy statements and other shareholder mailings if your shares are registered in different accounts. If you receive such duplications, please call Investor Relations for instructions on eliminating the duplicate mailings or combining your accounts.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
Duke Energy maintains shareholder records and acts as transfer agent and registrar for the company’s common and preferred stock issues.
Dividend Payment
Duke Energy has paid quarterly cash dividends on its common stock for 75 consecutive years. Dividends on common and preferred stock in 2002 are expected to be paid, subject to declaration by the Board of Directors, on March 15, June 17, September 16 and December 16.
Bond Trustee
If you have any questions regarding your bond account, call (800) 275-2048 or write to:
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JPMorgan Chase Bank |
Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer. This report is published solely to inform shareholders and is not to be considered an offer, or the solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell securities.
