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 earliest event reported: August 31, 2010
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Commission
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Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter, address of principal executive offices and
registrant's telephone number
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IRS Employer
Identification
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1-8841
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NEXTERA ENERGY, INC.
700 Universe Boulevard
Juno Beach, Florida 33408
(561) 694-4000
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59-2449419
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State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization: Florida
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
SECTION 8 - OTHER EVENTS
Item 8.01 Other Events
On August 31, 2010, FPL Group Capital Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NextEra Energy) sold $400 million principal amount of its Debentures, 2.60% Series due September 1, 2015, which debentures are guaranteed by NextEra Energy. The debentures were registered under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to Registration Statement Nos. 333-160987, 333-160987-01, 333-160987-02, 333-160987-03, 333-160987-04, 333-160987-05, 333-160987-06, 333-160987-07 and 333-160987-08. This Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed to report as exhibits certain documents executed in connection with the sale of the debentures.
SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(d)
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Exhibits
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The following exhibits are being filed pursuant to Item 8.01 herein.
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Exhibit
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Description
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Officer's Certificate of FPL Group Capital Inc, dated August 31, 2010, creating the Debentures, 2.60% Series due September 1, 2015
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5(a)
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Opinion and Consent, dated August 31, 2010, of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P., counsel to NextEra Energy, Inc. and FPL Group Capital Inc, with respect to the Debentures, 2.60% Series due September 1, 2015
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5(b)
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Opinion and Consent, dated August 31, 2010, of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, counsel to NextEra Energy, Inc. and FPL Group Capital Inc, with respect to the Debentures, 2.60% Series due September 1, 2015
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SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
NEXTERA ENERGY, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: August 31, 2010
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CHRIS N. FROGGATT
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Chris N. Froggatt
Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
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