Duke Energy Enters Into Cooperation Agreement With Elliott Investment Management
11/15/21, 7:30 AM
Location
charlotte
Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) today announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Elliott Investment Management L.P. (together with its affiliates, collectively "Elliott") after several months of constructive dialogue. The agreement provides for the appointment of two new independent directors to Duke Energy's board of directors and is consistent with Duke's focus on enhancing shareholder value.
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Location
charlotte, north carolina, united states
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In addition, as part of its continuing board refreshment process, the company will begin a search for an additional independent board member, mutually agreeable to Duke Energy and Elliott, to be appointed no later than March 31, 2022. The company employs 27,500 people. The company also is investing in major electric grid upgrades and expanded battery storage and exploring zero-emitting power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear. Duke EnergyDuke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.