8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 3, 2005)

Filed November 3, 2005For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed an 8-K on November 3, 2005, to report its third-quarter 2005 earnings. The primary purpose of this filing is to provide investors with access to the company's earnings release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference. This press release contains the detailed financial results and operational performance for the third quarter of 2005. Investors should refer to the attached press release for specific details on CenterPoint Energy's financial condition and results of operations for the period. The 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial data but rather serves as a notification and mechanism to include the earnings press release. The information furnished in this press release is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of securities law unless explicitly incorporated into a registration statement.

Key Highlights

  • 1CenterPoint Energy, Inc. reported third quarter 2005 earnings on November 3, 2005.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes the company's official earnings press release as an exhibit.
  • 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is incorporated by reference into the 8-K, providing detailed financial and operational information.
  • 4Investors are directed to the press release for comprehensive third-quarter 2005 results.
  • 5The information furnished is for informational purposes and not formally 'filed' unless otherwise stated in future filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report CenterPoint Energy's third-quarter 2005 earnings and to provide investors with the company's accompanying press release, which contains the detailed financial results and operational performance for the period.

The specific financial results and operational details for the third quarter of 2005 can be found in the press release issued by CenterPoint Energy on November 3, 2005, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The information in the press release is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. This means it will not automatically be incorporated by reference into any future registration statements filed by CenterPoint Energy unless the company specifically states that it will be.