[8-K] PPL Corp Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PPL Corporation reported that it has launched a private placement of $1.0 billion principal amount of Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2030. The notes will be issued by its wholly owned subsidiary, PPL Capital Funding, Inc., and will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by PPL Corporation, meaning the parent company stands behind all payment obligations on the notes.

The announcement was made through a press release, which is included as an exhibit. The filing also reminds readers that any statements about future events, costs, regulation, strategy or performance are forward-looking and subject to risks that could cause actual results to differ materially.

Insights

Capital structure and credit analyst

PPL plans a $1.0B exchangeable senior notes issue guaranteed by the parent.

PPL Corporation disclosed a planned private placement of $1.0 billion principal amount of Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2030. The notes are issued by PPL Capital Funding, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by PPL Corporation, linking the new debt directly to the parent’s credit profile.

The use of exchangeable senior notes suggests a hybrid of debt with an equity-linked feature, though specific exchange terms are not detailed in the excerpt. As a private placement, distribution is limited to selected investors rather than the public markets, and pricing or covenants are not described here.

PPL also includes strong forward-looking statement language, emphasizing that outcomes related to strategy, costs, and regulation may differ materially from expectations. Subsequent disclosures about final pricing, exchange terms, and any impact on leverage or interest expense would help clarify the longer-term financial effects of this $1.0 billion issuance.

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UNITED STATES

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):  November 19, 2025

 

Commission File Number

Registrant; State of Incorporation; Address and Telephone Number

IRS Employer Identification No.

1-11459

PPL Corporation

23-2758192

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania

645 Hamilton Street

Allentown,

PA

18101

(610)

774-5151

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol:			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock of PPL Corporation			PPL			New York Stock Exchange
Junior Subordinated Notes of PPL Capital Funding, Inc.
2007 Series A due 2067			PPL/67			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Section 8 - Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events

On November 19, 2025, PPL Corporation issued a press release announcing the launch of a private placement of $1.0 billion principal amount of Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2030 (the "Notes") issued by PPL Capital Funding, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiary, and fully and unconditionally guaranteed by PPL Corporation. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)

Exhibits

99.1 -

Press Release, dated November 19, 2025, issued by PPL Corporation announcing PPL Capital Funding, Inc.'s proposed private placement of $1.0 billion of Exchangeable Senior Notes.

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Cover Page Interactive Data File (the Cover Page Interactive Data File is embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this report regarding future events and their timing, including statements as to future costs or expenses, regulation, corporate strategy and performance, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Although PPL Corporation believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these expectations, assumptions and statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the statements. All forward-looking statements should be considered in light of these important factors and in conjunction with PPL Corporation's Form 10-K and other reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SIGNATURE

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/ Marlene C. Beers
						Marlene C. Beers Vice President and Controller

Dated: November 19, 2025

FAQ

What did PPL Corporation (PPL) announce in this 8-K filing?

PPL Corporation announced the launch of a private placement of $1.0 billion principal amount of Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2030, to be issued by its subsidiary PPL Capital Funding, Inc. and fully guaranteed by PPL Corporation.

What type of securities is PPL issuing and when do they mature?

PPL’s subsidiary is issuing Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2030 in a private placement, with a total principal amount of $1.0 billion.

Who is the issuer of the new PPL exchangeable notes and who guarantees them?

The notes are issued by PPL Capital Funding, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PPL Corporation, and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by PPL Corporation.

Is the PPL $1.0 billion notes transaction a public or private offering?

The transaction is described as a private placement of $1.0 billion of Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2030 by PPL Capital Funding, Inc.

Where can investors find more details about PPL’s proposed notes offering?

Additional details are provided in the press release dated November 19, 2025, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Does PPL include any forward-looking statement cautions in this filing?

Yes. PPL states that comments on future events, costs, regulation, corporate strategy and performance are forward-looking statements and may differ materially from actual results due to various risks and uncertainties.