Duke Energy 4Q/05_CIN

Cinergy Corp. reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2005. Net income for Q4 2005 was $190 million compared to $146 million for Q4 2004. For the full year, net income was $490 million compared to $401 million in 2004. Earnings per share on a diluted basis were $0.95 for Q4 2005 and $2.46 for the full year, up from $0.79 and $2.18 respectively in the previous year. The improved results were driven by higher demand, solid performance in commercial businesses, and constructive regulatory recovery.