Duke Energy agrees to sell up to 19.7% of Duke Energy Florida parent to Brookfield for $6 billion
Duke Energy, Progress Energy and Florida Progress signed an agreement on August 4, 2025, under which a Brookfield affiliate will acquire up to 19.7% of Florida Progress, which owns Duke Energy Florida, for $6 billion in phased closings. The first closing, for $2.8 billion, is expected in early 2026 and remaining payments run through June 30, 2028, subject to federal and national security approvals. The company said it will use $2 billion to fund its increased $87 billion five-year capital plan and $4 billion to reduce holding company debt, and reaffirmed its 2025 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.17 to $6.42.
Key points
- Brookfield affiliate to acquire up to 19.7% of Florida Progress membership interests for $6 billion in total.
- First closing: $2.8 billion for 9.2% of Florida Progress, expected in early 2026; later payments of $200 million, $500 million, $1.5 billion and $1 billion are due by June 30, 2028.
- Closing requires FERC approval, CFIUS review and NRC approval; either party may terminate if the first closing has not occurred by May 4, 2026, extendable to November 4, 2026.
- Duke Energy will retain an 80.3% interest; the company reaffirmed 2025 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.17 to $6.42.
The filing
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