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): July 24, 2001
PPL Corporation
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Pennsylvania 1-11459 23-2758192
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101-1179
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (610) 774-5151
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ITEM 5. OTHER ITEMS
On July 24, 2001, PPL Corporation issued a press release announcing
total earnings of $0.80 per share for the second quarter of 2001,
including a 12 percent increase in per share earnings in its core
businesses. PPL also confirmed its prior forecast of earnings in
excess of $4.00 per share for 2001. A copy of the press release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated July 24, 2001, regarding PPL Corporation's
earnings for the second quarter of 2001 and forecasted earnings.
SIGNATURE
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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.
PPL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Joseph J. McCabe
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Joseph J. McCabe
Vice President and Controller
Dated: July 31, 2001