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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report (Nov 5, 2003)

Filed November 5, 2003For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed an 8-K on November 5, 2003, reporting on a significant financing event. Specifically, its subsidiary, CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. (CERC), completed a private placement of $160 million in senior notes. These notes were issued to institutional investors under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, indicating they are not registered for public sale and are subject to certain resale restrictions. This transaction highlights CERC's access to capital markets for funding its operations or strategic initiatives. Investors should note that the issuance of senior notes represents an increase in the company's debt obligations. The filing includes copies of the relevant indenture agreements and a registration rights agreement, providing further detail on the terms and conditions of these senior notes.

Key Highlights

  • 1CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. (CERC), a subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy, Inc., issued $160 million in senior notes.
  • 2The notes were issued through a private placement to institutional investors under Rule 144A.
  • 3The issuance signifies an addition to the company's debt financing.
  • 4The senior notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
  • 5Key legal documents including the Indenture, Supplemental Indenture No. 7, and a Registration Rights Agreement are attached as exhibits.
  • 6The filing details the role of JPMorgan Chase Bank as trustee and Barclays Capital Inc. and Credit Suisse First Boston LLC as initial purchasers.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing was made to report a material event: the issuance of $160 million in senior notes by CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. (CERC) through a private placement.

The senior notes were purchased by institutional investors in a private placement conducted under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.

No, these senior notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and were issued in a private placement. They may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an applicable exemption.

The issuance of $160 million in senior notes increases CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.'s total debt. This means the company will have additional interest payment obligations and a future principal repayment obligation associated with these notes.