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PPL Corp Regulatory Filings 2012

Nov 19, 2012

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UNITED STATES

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): November 19, 2012

Commission File Number Registrant; State of Incorporation; Address and Telephone Number IRS Employer Identification No.
1-11459 PPL Corporation (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) (Pennsylvania) Two North Ninth Street Allentown, PA 18101-1179 (610) 774-5151 23-2758192
333-173665 LG&E and KU Energy LLC (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) (Kentucky) 220 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202-1377 (502) 627-2000 20-0523163
1-2893 Louisville Gas and Electric Company (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) (Kentucky) 220 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202-1377 (502) 627-2000 61-0264150
1-3464 Kentucky Utilities Company (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) (Kentucky and Virginia) One Quality Street Lexington, KY 40507-1462 (502) 627-2000 61-0247570

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Section 8 - Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events

On November 19, 2012, Louisville Gas and Electric Company ("LG&E") and Kentucky Utilities Company ("KU" and, together with LG&E, the "Companies") issued a press release announcing that they have entered into a unanimous settlement agreement with the intervenors in their proceedings commenced in July 2012 before the Kentucky Public Service Commission ("KPSC") for increases in annual base electric rates at LG&E and KU, respectively, and an increase in annual base gas rates at LG&E. Subject to KPSC review and approval, the rate changes could become effective on January 1, 2013.

A hearing on the settlement is scheduled to begin on November 27, 2012. An order with respect to the rate proceedings is anticipated from the KPSC in December 2012.

A copy of the Companies' press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a)
99.1 - Press Release dated November 19, 2012 of Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company.

Statements in this report and the accompanying press release, including statements with respect to future events and their timing, including the Companies' potential regulatory outcomes, such as the requested rate increases and rate mechanisms and the future rates or returns on equity ultimately authorized or achieved, as well as other statements as to future costs or expenses, regulation, corporate strategy and performance, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Although the Companies believe that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these expectations, assumptions and statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the statements. The following are among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: subsequent phases of rate relief and regulatory cost recovery; market demand and prices for electricity; political, regulatory or economic conditions in states, regions or countries where the Companies conduct business; and the progress of actual construction, purchase or repair of assets subject to tracker mechanisms. Any such forward-looking statements should be considered in light of such important factors and in conjunction with PPL Corporation's, LG&E and KU Energy LLC's and the Companies' Form 10-K and other reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

PPL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Mark F. Wilten
Mark F . Wilten Vice President - Finance and Treasurer
LG&E AND KU ENERGY LLC
By: /s/ Gerald A. Reynolds
Gerald A. Reynolds General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary
LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
By: /s/ Gerald A. Reynolds
Gerald A. Reynolds General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary
KENTUCKY UTILITIES COMPANY
By: /s/ Gerald A. Reynolds
Gerald A. Reynolds General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary

Dated: November 19, 2012