PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) will hold its annual meeting of shareowners on Friday (4/28). As many as 500 shareowners are expected to attend the meeting, which begins at 1:30 p.m. at Lehigh University's Stabler Arena near Bethlehem, Pa.

Shareowners, casting ballots either in person or by proxy, are being asked to elect four directors and ratify the appointment of an independent accountant.

About 144 million shares of common stock are eligible for voting.

William F. Hecht, PPL chairman, president and chief executive officer, will preside over the session. A question-and-answer period for shareowners will follow the formal portion of the meeting.