Kentucky Public Service Commission

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY BEFORE THE ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION In the Matter of THE APPLICATION OF KENTUCKY UTILITIES ) COMPANY FOR AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ) CASE NO. 7761 ISSUE OF SECURITIES ) ORDER Kentucky Utilities Company (the Applicant) heretofore filed its duly verified Application seeking authority to issue and sell 200,000 shares of 9.96% Preferred Stock, without par ~alue (stated value $100 per share). The stock will be issued and sold in a private placement pursuant to the terms of