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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report (Oct 11, 2002)

Filed October 11, 2002For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed an 8-K on October 11, 2002, to report the successful negotiation of new, one-year credit facilities totaling $4.7 billion. These facilities replace existing ones that expired on October 10, 2002, and are crucial for the company's ongoing operational and financial flexibility. The new credit lines include a $3.85 billion facility for the parent company, CenterPoint Energy, Inc., and an $850 million facility for its electric transmission and distribution subsidiary, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC. This announcement indicates the company's ability to secure significant financing in the credit markets, which is a positive sign for its short-term liquidity. Investors should note that the filing also includes a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer, outlining various potential risks and uncertainties that could impact actual results, including regulatory actions, market conditions, capital project completion, and legal proceedings. The company emphasizes that actual results may differ materially from forward-looking statements.

Key Highlights

  • 1Secured $4.7 billion in new, one-year credit facilities.
  • 2New credit facilities replace those expiring on October 10, 2002.
  • 3Parent company (CenterPoint Energy, Inc.) has a $3.85 billion credit facility.
  • 4Subsidiary (CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC) has an $850 million credit facility.
  • 5Demonstrates continued access to credit markets for liquidity.
  • 6Filing includes a comprehensive list of potential risks and forward-looking statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors that CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has successfully negotiated and secured new, one-year credit facilities totaling $4.7 billion to ensure continued access to liquidity and replace expiring credit lines.

The new credit facilities provide CenterPoint Energy with $4.7 billion in available funds for a one-year period, replacing previous credit lines. This ensures the company has the necessary financial resources to manage its operations, fund capital expenditures, and meet its short-term obligations, thereby maintaining financial flexibility.

Yes, the filing includes a standard forward-looking statements section that outlines a broad range of potential risks and uncertainties. These include state and federal regulatory actions, market demand fluctuations, capital project execution, interest rate changes, and legal or litigation outcomes, among others. Investors are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from projections.

The $4.7 billion in new credit facilities is split between the parent company, CenterPoint Energy, Inc., which has a $3.85 billion facility, and its electric transmission and distribution subsidiary, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, which has an $850 million facility.