Free Writing Prospectus
Filed Pursuant to Rule 433
Registration Number 333- 173282
Duke Energy
PremierNotesSM
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APPLICATION FORM
INSTRUCTIONS:
Please type or print legibly. Carefully complete and sign this application form, then mail it along with your initial investment check to:
Duke Energy PremierNotes
20. Box 75708
Chicago, IL 60675-5708
1. INVESTMENT REGISTRATION
Please select the option that best describes your situation:
C Duke Energy Employee C Duke Energy Retiree C Duke Energy Shareholder
Registration Type (please check applicable boxes and provide all requested information)
C Primary Owner (Individual, Joint or Custodian) C
Name of Primary Owner (First, Ml, Last)
Social Security Number Date of Birth (18 or older)
Driver’s License Number Issuing State Mother’s Maiden Name
Annual Income:
C Under $50,000 C $50,000-$100,000 C Above $100,000
C
Joint Owner (Joint Tenancy w/Rights of Survivorship)
Name of Joint Owner (First, Ml, Last)
Social Security Number Date of Birth (18 or older)
Driver’s License Number Issuing State Mother’s Maiden Name
Annual Income:
C Under $50,000 C $5D,000-$100,000 C Above $100,000
C
Corporate, LLC, Partnership or Association
(Please attach a copy to Corporate Resolution or equivalent)
Name of Corporation, LLC, Partnership or Association
DBA (Doing Business As)
Taxpayer Identification Number State of Organization
Type of Business Established Date
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR AN INITIAL INVESTMENT
To help fight the funding of terrorism and money-laundering activities, the U.S. Government has passed the USA PATRIOT Act, which requires banks, including the Duke Energy Premier Notes processing agent bank to obtain, verity and record information that identities persons who engage in certain transactions with or through a bank This means that, in order tor us to open a Duke Energy Premier Notes investment for you, we will need to collect the information solicited on this application form for ALL PERSONS listed on the note.
C General Public
Custodial Registration
Name of Minor (First, MI, Last)
Minor’s Social Security Number
Minor’s State of Residence Date of Birth (under 18)
C Trust Registration (Attach trust pages with trust title, date, name of trustee(s), with signature and successor trustee(s).)
Title and Date of Trust
Taxpayer Identification Number
Trustee #1 Name (First, Ml, Last)
Social Security Number
Date of Birth
Driver’s License Number
Issuing State Mother’s Maiden
Name
Trustee #2 Name (First,
Ml,
Last)
Social Security Number
Date of Birth
Driver’s License Number
Issuing State
Mother’s Maiden Name
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2.ADDRESS
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Registered Address (required)
Trustee(s) Address
Street Address (P.O. Box will not be accepted)
Apt/Suite
City State
Zip
Statement Address (Optional, P.O. Box accepted)
City State
Zip
Daytime Phone with Area Code
Joint Owner’s Address (D Check here if same as above)
Street Address (P.O. Box NOT accepted)
Apt/Suite
City State
Zip
Daytime Phone with Area Code
3. INITIAL INVESTMENT
The minimum initial investment is $1,000 and must be made through the Check Investment option except for Duke Energy employees or retirees who elect to begin their investment through the Duke Energy Employee Investment option or the Duke Energy Retiree Investment option. If you are a Duke Energy employee or retiree investing through the Duke Energy Employee or Duke Energy Retiree Investment option, then the initial investment may be no less than $100 each month until the minimum required balance of $1,000 is attained.
Please check the appropriate box:
D Check Investment: $
Please enclose your personal check made payable to Duke Energy PremierNotes. Corporate checks are acceptable for corporate investments only. Investments made by check are available for redemption seven (7) business days after posting. No cashier’s checks, third-party checks, starter
Trustee #1 Street Address (P.O. Box NOT accepted) Apt/Suite
City State Zip
Daytime Phone with Area Code
Trustee #2 Street Address (P.O. Box NOT accepted)
Apt/Suite
City State
Zip
Daytime Phone with Area Code
checks, traveler’s checks, credit-card checks or money orders will be accepted for an initial investment.
Duke Energy Employee Investment (Duke Energy Employees Only) Employee I.D. Payroll Directed Investment (following receipt of your application, you will receive further instructions regarding the setup of your payroll directed investment)
Automatic Investment (complete section 4 below) Duke Energy Retiree Investment
Automatic Investment (complete section 4 below)
4. ELECTRONIC INVESTMENT AND REDEMPTION
Choose these services to make it easier to add to or redeem your Duke Energy PremierNotes investment. These services link your Duke Energy PremierNotes investment to your pre-authorized bank account.
Please check the appropriate box or boxes and complete the
Bank Account Information to sign up for electronic services:
Automatic Investment: Check this option to add the same amount to your Duke Energy PremierNotes investment automatically on the same day each month. The minimum is $50 per month, or $100 per month for those using the Duke Energy Employee Investment or Retiree Investment for their initial investment. Transfers will be made from your pre-authorized bank account.
Complete the bank information below and attach a voided check to link your PremierNotes investment with your bank account
Bank Account Information
Name of Account Holders)*
Account Number Li Checking Li Savings
Please transfer: $ on the day of each month.
For your future convenience, we recommend that you select one or both of the following options:
D Directed Investment and Directed Redemption: Check this option to have the ability to make non-recurring electronic transfers from or to your pro-authorized bank account for the prescribed amount (minimum of $50 for investments, and $250 for redemptions).
Wire Transfer Redemption: Check this option to have the ability to redeem your investment in Duke Energy PremierNotes and wire the proceeds to your pre-authorized bank account (minimum of $1,000). Wire transfer fees apply.
City State Zip
*To draw funds from an account, that account must have at least one owner in common with your Duke Energy PremierNotes.
Attach voided check (staple or clip)
Financial Institution Routing Number (9 digits)
Financial Institution Name/Branch
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5. OTHER REDEMPTION OPTIONS (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
All investments are provided the Check Redemption, Written Redemption and Duke Energy PremierNotes
Bank Check Redemption options upon opening. With the Check Redemption
P0. Box 75708
option a supply to tree checks will be sent to your mailing address (minimum
Chicago, IL 60675-5708
per check is $250).
The Written Redemption request must be in the amount of
$250 or more,
The Written Redemption option allows you to redeem all or part otyour Duke
or the balance of your notes, whichever is less.
Energy PremierNotes investment by writing to the following address:
To request the Bank Check Redemption option, M-F, 8:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m., El
call 800-65
9-DUKE
(3853)
6. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND SIGNATURES (REQUIRED)
By signing this form, under penalty ot perjury, I (we) certify that:
1. Read Prospectus. I (we) have received, read and agree to be bound by 4. I (we) acknowledge that the Duke Energy PremierNotes are not a bank
the terms of the prospectus, and that I (we) have the authority and legal account, or money market fund and are not protected by the FDIC or other
capacity to purchase notes pursuant to this application, insurance. The notes are an investment in the unsecured indebtedness of
Duke Energy and are backed only by the assets of Duke Energy, and are
2. Not subject to backup withholding. I (we) am not subject to backup with not guaranteed by any Duke Energy subsidiary or affiliate or any other
holding because I (we) have not been notified by the IRS that I (we) am company.
subject to IRS backup withholding (unless the box below is checked).
I (we) further acknowledge that these notes are not rated by any rating agency
D I (we) have been notified of and am subject to IRS and are not anticipated to be rated in the future. They are not subject to the
backup withholding. diversification and investment quality standards of the Investment Company
Act of 1940. I (we) further represent that the notes purchased pursuant to
3. Identification. The Social Security or Taxpayer Identification numbers this application and any further purchases of notes are suitable investments
provided on this application are correct. in light of my (our) financial resources and investment objectives.
SI GNATURES:
The signatures below indicate that I/we have read the Duke Energy PremierNotes Application Form and agree to the terms.
*Both signatures are required for Joint Tenant investments.
Signature of the Primary Owner Date
Signature of the Joint/Custodian/Trustee Owner Date
Please return this form to:
Duke Energy PremierNotes
P0. Box 75708
Chicago, IL 60675-5 708
Duke Energy corporation S as filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the United states Securities and Exchange commission (the “SEC’) for The offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest you should read the prospectus that is included in that registration statement, as well as the other documents that Duke Energy Corporation has filed with the SEC, for more complete information about Duke Energy Corporation and thin offering You may get these documents for free by visiting the SEC web site at www.sec.gov or by downloading them from the Duke Energy PremierNotes website. Alternatively. Duke Energy Corporation will arrange to send you a prospectus it you request it by calling toll free at 800-659-DOKE (3853).
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Georgeson Securities Corporation Member FINRA, SPIC
Dear Investor:
The enclosed materials describe a plan that is designed to provide investors with a convenient way to participate in Duke Energy Corporation’s PremierNotes Program. Georgeson Securities Corporation (“GSC”) has sent you this material on behalf of the issuer, Duke Energy Corporation, to comply with the securities laws and regulations of certain states. GSC makes no recommendation as to whether an investor should participate in the program. GSC has not prepared any report or opinion constituting recommendations or advice in connection with the program.
Please contact Duke Energy Corporation at (800) 659-DUKE (3853) or visit their website at www.duke-energy.com/premiernotes if you have any questions about the program. Thank you for your interest. Georgeson Securities Corporation Securities are not bank deposits, are not FDIC insured, and are not bank guaranteed. Investing in securities involves risk, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. In addition, this letter is not a recommendation for the program. Georgeson Securities Corporation does not assume any responsibility for the statements made in the accompanying material. Georgeson Securities Corporation, member FINRA and SIPC.