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): August 1, 2000
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 (Commission (IRS Employer
of 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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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
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On August 1, 2000, PPL Corporation issued a press release regarding a
letter dated August 1, 2000 from John R. Biggar, PPL Corporation's senior vice
president and chief financial officer, to financial analysts clarifying the
financial impact on PPL Corporation of the potential acquisition of Hyder plc. 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
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(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated August 1, 2000, regarding the
financial impact on PPL Corporation of the potential
acquisition of Hyder plc.
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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/ John R. Biggar
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John R. Biggar
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: August 1, 2000
