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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report (Aug 14, 2002)

Filed August 14, 2002For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed a Form 8-K on August 14, 2002, primarily to include a certification from its Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer. This certification is related to the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2002, which was also filed on the same date. The filing indicates compliance with financial reporting and disclosure requirements. This 8-K filing is procedural, serving to attach the required CEO/CFO certification as an exhibit. Investors should refer to the accompanying Form 10-Q for detailed financial performance and operational insights for the second quarter of 2002. The information provided in this 8-K itself is limited to the certification and a statement regarding Regulation FD, confirming that the content is furnished, not filed, and will not be automatically incorporated into future registration statements.

Key Highlights

  • 1CenterPoint Energy filed a Form 8-K on August 14, 2002.
  • 2The filing includes Exhibit 99.1: Certificate of Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer.
  • 3The certification is in connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2002.
  • 4The Form 10-Q was also filed on August 14, 2002.
  • 5The company is providing assurances regarding the accuracy of its financial reporting.
  • 6Information is furnished under Regulation FD, not filed, for this specific 8-K item.
  • 7This filing is procedural, attaching a required certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly provide the certification from CenterPoint Energy's CEO and CFO regarding their review of the company's financial reports, specifically in conjunction with the filing of their Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002.

Detailed financial performance and operational insights for the second quarter of 2002 can be found in CenterPoint Energy's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which was also filed with the SEC on August 14, 2002.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain new financial results or significant business updates. It primarily serves as a procedural filing to attach the CEO and CFO certification related to the previously filed Form 10-Q.

The Regulation FD disclosure indicates that the information provided in Item 9 of this 8-K (regarding the furnished certification) is being disclosed to the public simultaneously, consistent with fair disclosure practices. It also clarifies that this specific furnished information will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless explicitly stated.