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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report (Dec 19, 2003)

Filed December 19, 2003For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed an 8-K on December 19, 2003, reporting on the successful completion of a private offering of convertible senior notes. The company initially announced its intention to sell $225 million in aggregate principal amount of these notes due 2024. Following pricing, the offering was upsized and ultimately closed on December 17, 2003, with the company issuing $255 million in aggregate principal amount of the notes, including an additional $30 million from the exercise of the initial purchasers' option. This issuance represents a significant financing event for CenterPoint Energy, providing capital through a debt instrument with equity conversion features. The notes were offered through a private placement and have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, indicating they were sold to sophisticated investors under exemption. The filing includes the relevant indenture, supplemental indenture, and registration rights agreement, detailing the terms and conditions of these notes.

Key Highlights

  • 1CenterPoint Energy closed a private placement of $255 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2024 on December 17, 2003.
  • 2The final offering amount exceeded the initially announced $225 million, with $30 million from the exercise of the initial purchasers' option.
  • 3The notes were issued through a private offering, not registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
  • 4The filing provides details on the Indenture, Supplemental Indenture No. 4, and the Registration Rights Agreement governing the notes.
  • 5JPMorgan Chase Bank serves as the trustee for the convertible senior notes.
  • 6Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. acted as representatives for the initial purchasers.

Frequently Asked Questions

CenterPoint Energy successfully closed the private placement of $255 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2024.

The notes were offered through a private placement and have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933. This indicates they were sold to qualified institutional buyers or other accredited investors who do not require public registration, often due to exemption rules.

Convertible senior notes are a type of debt security that can be converted into a predetermined amount of the issuing company's common stock. This structure allows the company to raise capital through debt financing while offering investors the potential for equity upside if the company's stock price increases.

The filing includes Exhibit 4.2, Supplemental Indenture No. 4, which details the terms of the notes, and Exhibit 4.3, the Registration Rights Agreement, which outlines the agreement between the company and the initial purchasers regarding registration rights, should they become applicable.