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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report (Feb 12, 2004)

Filed February 12, 2004For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed an 8-K report on February 12, 2004, to disclose its fourth quarter and full year 2003 earnings. The report incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that provides detailed financial results, with certain exclusions for forward-looking statements and introductory webcast information. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures and commentary on the company's performance during the reporting period. This filing serves as a crucial update for investors, offering insights into the company's financial health and operational outcomes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. The included press release is the primary source of information regarding the earnings announcement, detailing the company's performance and providing context for future investor expectations.

Key Highlights

  • 1CenterPoint Energy announced its fourth quarter and full year 2003 earnings on February 12, 2004.
  • 2The company filed a Form 8-K to report these earnings.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated February 12, 2004, contains the detailed earnings information.
  • 4Information from the press release, excluding specific CEO quotes and initial webcast details, is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 5The filing provides investors with updated financial performance data for the period.
  • 6The Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, James S. Brian, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report CenterPoint Energy's fourth quarter and full year 2003 earnings results to the public and the SEC.

The detailed earnings information is primarily located in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release issued by CenterPoint Energy on February 12, 2004, and attached to this 8-K filing.

No, certain information from the press release is excluded from being incorporated by reference. This includes direct quotations from the CEO and the first two paragraphs under the 'Webcast of Earnings Conference Call' section. The rest of the press release is incorporated.

The 'Excluded Information' is generally considered forward-looking or introductory and is being furnished rather than filed. This means it might not be subject to the same legal liability under the Securities Act of 1933 as the incorporated information, unless specifically stated otherwise in future filings.