8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 2, 2006)

Filed November 2, 2006For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed an 8-K on November 2, 2006, to report its third quarter 2006 earnings. The report primarily references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the detailed financial results and operational highlights for the quarter. Investors should consult the referenced press release for specific financial figures and performance metrics. The filing itself serves as a notification of the earnings release and incorporates the press release by reference. While the 8-K does not contain the full financial data directly, it points investors to the primary source of information regarding CenterPoint Energy's performance during the third quarter of 2006. This includes any commentary on revenue, net income, earnings per share, and significant business developments that may have impacted the company's financial condition.

Key Highlights

  • 1CenterPoint Energy announced its third quarter 2006 financial results on November 2, 2006.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily serves to announce the earnings release and incorporates the press release by reference.
  • 3Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated November 2, 2006, for detailed financial information.
  • 4The filing covers results of operations and financial condition for the third quarter of 2006.
  • 5The information is furnished, not filed, and will not be automatically incorporated into registration statements unless specifically stated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce CenterPoint Energy's third quarter 2006 earnings results and to provide investors with a reference to the detailed press release containing these results.

The specific financial details for the third quarter of 2006 are contained within the press release issued by CenterPoint Energy on November 2, 2006, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain the full financial statements directly. It references a separate press release (Exhibit 99.1) that holds the detailed financial results and information about the company's operations for the third quarter of 2006.

The information in the referenced press release is being furnished, not filed, as part of this 8-K. Therefore, it will not be automatically incorporated by reference into CenterPoint Energy's registration statements unless the company specifically identifies it as such.