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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report (Oct 21, 2003)

Filed October 21, 2003For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed an 8-K on October 21, 2003, to report its third quarter 2003 earnings. The filing primarily serves to attach a press release detailing these results, which is incorporated by reference into the report. Investors should note that while most of the press release content is considered part of the filing, certain sections, including direct quotes from the CEO, forward-looking statements under '2003 Outlook,' and introductory details about an earnings conference call webcast, are furnished but not filed. This 8-K focuses on the announcement of Q3 2003 financial performance. For a comprehensive understanding of the company's operational and financial condition for the quarter, investors are directed to the attached press release. The specific financial figures and operational commentary are contained within Exhibit 99.1, with the understanding of the aforementioned exclusions.

Key Highlights

  • 1CenterPoint Energy reported its third quarter 2003 earnings on October 21, 2003.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the third quarter earnings details.
  • 3Specific forward-looking information and CEO commentary from the press release are furnished, not filed, and thus have different regulatory implications.
  • 4Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 for the detailed financial results and operational commentary.
  • 5The filing indicates a standard reporting of quarterly earnings in accordance with SEC regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report CenterPoint Energy's third quarter 2003 earnings and to incorporate by reference the associated press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains the detailed financial results and commentary.

You can find the specific financial details in Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release issued by CenterPoint Energy on October 21, 2003, regarding its third quarter 2003 earnings. This press release is attached to the 8-K filing.

No, not all parts are considered officially filed. Specific sections of the press release, including direct quotes from the CEO, the '2003 Outlook' section, and the first two paragraphs of the 'Webcast of Earnings Conference Call' description, are furnished rather than filed. This means they are provided for informational purposes but do not carry the same regulatory weight as filed information.

The 8-K filing was signed by James S. Brian, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, on behalf of CenterPoint Energy, Inc.