Filed by Duke Energy Corporation
                         Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
                                      And Deemed Filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12
                                     Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                                    Subject Company: Duke Energy Holding Corp.
                                                Commission File No. 333-126318


The Duke Energy-Cinergy Merger
A Look at the Regulatory Process

On May 9, Cinergy (CIN) and Duke Energy (DUK) announced a definitive merger
agreement to create an energy company with approximately $36 billion in market
capitalization and 5.4 million retail customers.


The companies expect to complete requisite filings this summer, and are
seeking regulatory approvals in time to complete the merger by summer 2006.


Here's an overview of the agencies with an interest in the merger, and a look
at the information Duke Energy and Cinergy will file. This is an iterative
process, so you can expect to see mention of these filings in the news
headlines periodically over the next several months.


Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)


At the U.S. federal level, there are several requirements that will result in
the companies filing merger-related information with FERC.


Section 203 - Section 203 of the Federal Power Act provides FERC with the
authority to review proposed mergers between public utilities.


FERC is required to grant its approval if the mergers are found to be
"consistent with the public interest." In analyzing a merger under Section
203, FERC will evaluate the effect of the merger on:

     o    competition in electric power markets
     o    applicants' wholesale rates
     o    state and federal regulation of the applicants.


Section 205 - Section 205 of the same act requires that public utilities have
on file with FERC tariff schedules showing all rates, charges, practices and
regulations for any transmission or sale of electric energy subject to FERC's
jurisdiction. Section 205 requires that such rates be just and reasonable. As
a result of the planned combination, both Cinergy and Duke will be required to
make certain filings dealing with market-based rates and codes of conduct, to
name a few.


State Regulatory Commissions


Similar to what happens at the federal level, state utility commissions
evaluate whether the merger will be consistent with the public interest - that
is, will the combined company provide adequate service at reasonable rates to
consumers within the state of jurisdiction.


In addition to filing information with the North Carolina Utilities Commission
and the Public Service Commission of South Carolina, because the merged
company will have operations in Indiana (PSI Energy), Kentucky (Union Light,
Heat and Power) and Ohio (Cincinnati Gas & Electric), the companies are
required to file information and get certain approvals from those state
commissions as well.


Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)


Duke Energy holds NRC licenses for the Oconee, McGuire and Catawba nuclear
power stations. As a result of the merger, Duke Energy will become a wholly
owned subsidiary of Duke Energy Holding. The transfer of the control of these
licenses to Duke Energy Holding requires NRC approval.


Federal Communications Commission (FCC)


Affiliates of both Duke Energy and Cinergy hold licenses from the FCC to
provide telecommunication services. (In Duke Energy's case, the business is
called DukeNet Communications; at Cinergy, it's Cinergy Communications.) As a
result of the merger, licenses will transfer to new legal entities, requiring
the approval of the FCC.


Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

S-4 - The S-4 registration statement, which includes a joint proxy statement
that will be sent to shareholders once approved by the SEC, outlines key
elements of the merger, such as required regulatory approvals, shareholder
information, terms of the merger agreement and risks related to the merger.


Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR Act)


The Hart-Scott-Rodino Act requires that Duke Energy and Cinergy provide
information to the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and
the Federal Trade Commission.


Canadian Competition Act


Similarly, the Canadian Competition Act states that certain acquisitions can't
happen until information is provided to the Canadian Competition Council.


Other International Approvals


The merger may also be subject to antitrust laws or other regulations or other
governmental authorities.


Regulatory Timeline


The Merger Information Center on duke-energy.com includes a reference page
that lists the major filings. As filings are made with each of these agencies,
the Merger Information Center site is updated.

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                          Forward-Looking Statements

         This document includes statements that do not directly or exclusively
relate to historical facts. Such statements are "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements
include statements regarding benefits of the proposed mergers and
restructuring transactions, integration plans and expected synergies,
anticipated future financial operating performance and results, including
estimates of growth. These statements are based on the current expectations of
management of Duke and Cinergy. There are a number of risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking
statements included in this document. For example, (1) the companies may be
unable to obtain shareholder approvals required for the transaction; (2) the
companies may be unable to obtain regulatory approvals required for the
transaction, or required regulatory approvals may delay the transaction or
result in the imposition of conditions that could have a material adverse
effect on the combined company or cause the companies to abandon the
transaction; (3) conditions to the closing of the transaction may not be
satisfied; (4) problems may arise in successfully integrating the businesses
of the companies, which may result in the combined company not operating as
effectively and efficiently as expected; (5) the combined company may be
unable to achieve cost-cutting synergies or it may take longer than expected
to achieve those synergies; (6) the transaction may involve unexpected costs
or unexpected liabilities, or the effects of purchase accounting may be
different from the companies' expectations; (7) the credit ratings of the
combined company or its subsidiaries may be different from what the companies
expect; (8) the businesses of the companies may suffer as a result of
uncertainty surrounding the transaction; (9) the industry may be subject to
future regulatory or legislative actions that could adversely affect the
companies; and (10) the companies may be adversely affected by other economic,
business, and/or competitive factors. Additional factors that may affect the
future results of Duke and Cinergy are set forth in their respective filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which are available at
www.duke-energy.com/investors and www.cinergy.com/investors, respectively.
Duke and Cinergy undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.

                  Additional Information and Where to Find It

         In connection with the proposed transaction, a registration statement
of Duke Energy Holding Corp. (Registration No. 333-126318), which includes a
preliminary joint proxy statement of Duke and Cinergy, and other materials
have been filed with the SEC and are publicly available. WE URGE INVESTORS TO
READ THE DEFINITIVE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT-PROSPECTUS WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE
AND THESE OTHER MATERIALS CAREFULLY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT DUKE, CINERGY, DUKE ENERGY HOLDING CORP., AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.
Investors will be able to obtain free copies of the joint proxy
statement-prospectus as well as other filed documents containing information
about Duke and Cinergy at http://www.sec.gov, the SEC's website. Free copies
of Duke's SEC filings are also available on Duke's website at
www.duke-energy.com/investors, and free copies of Cinergy's SEC filings are
also available on Cinergy's website at www.cinergy.com/investors.

                       Participants in the Solicitation

         Duke, Cinergy and their respective executive officers and directors
may be deemed, under SEC rules, to be participants in the solicitation of
proxies from Duke's or Cinergy's stockholders with respect to the proposed
transaction. Information regarding the officers and directors of Duke is
included in its definitive proxy statement for its 2005 Annual Meeting filed
with the SEC on March 31, 2005. Information regarding the officers and
directors of Cinergy is included in its definitive proxy statement for its
2005 Annual Meeting filed with the SEC on March 28, 2005. More detailed
information regarding the identity of potential participants, and their direct
or indirect interests, by securities, holdings or otherwise, will be set forth
in the registration statement and proxy statement and other materials to be
filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction.