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PPL Corp

For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Feb 16, 2024.

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FY2023 · Filed Feb 16, 2024

PPLC$46.37+0.5%Stored close · as of Nov 9, 2026

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Forward-Looking Information

Statements contained in this Annual Report concerning expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Although the Registrants believe that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in forward-looking statements. In addition to the specific factors discussed in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" and in "Item 7. Combined Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in this Annual Report, the following are among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from the forward-looking statements:

strategic acquisitions, dispositions, or similar transactions and our ability to consummate these business transactions or realize expected benefits from them;

pandemic health events or other catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, droughts, tornadoes, hurricanes and other extreme weather-related events (including events potentially caused or exacerbated by climate change) and their impact on economic conditions, financial markets and supply chains;

capital market conditions, including the availability of capital, credit or insurance, changes in interest rates and certain economic indices, and decisions regarding capital structure;

volatility in or the impact of other changes in financial markets, commodity prices and economic conditions, including inflation;

weather and other conditions affecting generation, transmission and distribution operations, operating costs and customer energy use;

the outcome of rate cases or other cost recovery, revenue or regulatory proceedings;

the direct or indirect effects on PPL or its subsidiaries or business systems of cyber-based intrusion or the threat of cyberattacks;

significant changes in the demand for electricity;

expansion of alternative and distributed sources of electricity generation and storage;

the effectiveness of our risk management programs, including commodity and interest rate hedging;

defaults by counterparties or suppliers for energy, capacity, coal, natural gas or key commodities, goods or services;

a material decline in the market value of PPL's equity;

significant decreases in the fair value of debt and equity securities and their impact on the value of assets in defined benefit plans, and the related cash funding requirements if the fair value of those assets decline;

interest rates and their effect on pension and retiree medical liabilities, ARO liabilities, interest payable on certain debt securities, and the general economy;

the potential impact of any unrecorded commitments and liabilities of the Registrants and their subsidiaries;

new accounting requirements or new interpretations or applications of existing requirements;

adverse changes in the corporate credit ratings or securities analyst rankings of the Registrants and their securities;

any requirement to record impairment charges pursuant to GAAP with respect to any of our significant investments;

laws or regulations to reduce emissions of GHGs or the physical effects of climate change;

continuing ability to access fuel supply for LG&E and KU, as well as the ability to recover fuel costs and environmental expenditures in a timely manner at LG&E and KU and natural gas supply costs at LG&E and RIE;

war, armed conflicts, terrorist attacks, or similar disruptive events, including the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, the Red Sea and Gaza;

changes in political, regulatory or economic conditions in states or regions where the Registrants or their subsidiaries conduct business;

the ability to obtain necessary governmental permits and approvals;

changes in state or federal tax laws or regulations;

changes in state, federal or foreign legislation or regulatory developments;

the impact of any state, federal or foreign investigations applicable to the Registrants and their subsidiaries and the energy industry;

our ability to attract and retain qualified employees;

the effect of changing expectations and demands of our customers, regulators, investors and stakeholders, including views on environmental, social and governance concerns;

the effect of any business or industry restructuring;

development of new projects, markets and technologies;

performance of new ventures;

collective labor bargaining negotiations and labor costs; and

the outcome of litigation involving the Registrants and their subsidiaries.

Any forward-looking statements should be considered in light of these important factors and in conjunction with other documents of the Registrants on file with the SEC.

New factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Registrants to predict all such factors, or the extent to which any such factor or combination of factors may cause actual results to differ from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and the Registrants undertake no obligation to update the information contained in the statement to reflect subsequent developments or information.

Investors should note that PPL announces material financial information in SEC filings, press releases and public conference calls. In accordance with SEC guidelines, PPL also uses the Investors section of its website, www.pplweb.com, to communicate with investors. It is possible that the financial and other information posted there could be deemed to be material information. The information on PPL's website is not part of this document.

Part I

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