Paul Anderson, chairman and chief executive of the Charlotte-based Duke Energy Corp., talks during an interview on Thursday, March 2, 2006 in his Charlotte, N.C., office. On Friday, March 10, the same shareholders who have profited under Anderson's tenure at the company will vote whether to approve Duke Energy's $9 billion acquisition of Cinergy Corp., of Cincinnati, in a move that will create one of the nation's largest electric utilities. Anderson, who is stepping down from his position, will remain with the company in a role he describes as "executive chairman" for a year.(AP Photo/Ross Tay

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Not available to licence for any broadcast or streaming service, video on demand, film, national newspaper or to create a NFT. This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. Paul Anderson, chairman and chief executive of the Charlotte-based Duke Energy Corp., talks during an interview on Thursday, March 2, 2006 in his Charlotte, N.C., office. On Friday, March 10, the same shareholders who have profited under Anderson's tenure at the company will vote whether to approve Duke Energy's $9 billion acquisition of Cinergy Corp., of Cincinnati, in a move that will create one of the nation's largest electric utilities. Anderson, who is stepping down from his position, will remain with the company in a role he describes as "executive chairman" for a year.(AP Photo/Ross Taylor)