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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report (Oct 17, 2002)

Filed October 17, 2002For Securities:CNP

Summary

On October 17, 2002, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed a Form 8-K to report on its third quarter 2002 earnings and related events. The filing primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the quarter, which were detailed in an accompanying press release. Investors should note that this 8-K is largely an informational filing, directing stakeholders to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed earnings information and an "Outlook for 2002 and 2003." The company also held a conference call on the same day to discuss these results, with a replay available on their website and via phone for a limited time. The filing includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers, outlining potential risks and uncertainties that could affect actual results.

Key Highlights

  • 1CenterPoint Energy reported its third quarter 2002 earnings on October 17, 2002.
  • 2Key financial details and future outlook are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3A management conference call was held on October 17, 2002, to discuss the Q3 results.
  • 4A replay of the conference call is accessible via the company's website and a toll-free number until October 24, 2002.
  • 5The report includes standard forward-looking statement disclosures with a list of risk factors that could impact future performance.
  • 6The company is subject to various risks including regulatory actions, customer non-payment, project completion, market demand changes, interest rate fluctuations, and legal proceedings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific third quarter 2002 earnings are detailed in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. This press release is incorporated by reference into the filing.

Yes, CenterPoint Energy held a conference call on October 17, 2002, to discuss the third quarter results. A replay of this presentation is available on the company's website (www.centerpointenergy.com) in the Investor Relations section and was accessible by phone until October 24, 2002.

The filing highlights several risk factors, including regulatory actions, potential non-payment from customers, the success and timing of capital projects, changes in market demand and demographics, interest rate and inflation changes, financial market conditions, legal proceedings, and potential impacts from terrorism or war.

This Form 8-K filing on October 17, 2002, primarily announces the third quarter earnings and directs investors to an accompanying press release for the details. It does not include full, detailed financial statements within the 8-K itself, but rather references the press release and potentially other SEC filings for that information.