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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 5, 2009)

Filed August 5, 2009For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed an 8-K on August 5, 2009, to report its second quarter 2009 earnings. The company is referencing its press release, filed as Exhibit 99.1, for the detailed financial results and operational performance for the quarter. This filing serves as notification to the market about the company's latest financial performance, directing investors to the accompanying press release for comprehensive information. Investors should carefully review the referenced press release for specific details on earnings per share, revenue, net income, and any segment-specific performance drivers. The 8-K itself is primarily a procedural filing, but it signals that material financial information has been disseminated by the company. It's important to note that the information furnished in this 8-K is not being incorporated into any registration statements, meaning it's presented as current disclosure rather than a continuous update to SEC filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) announced its second quarter 2009 earnings on August 5, 2009.
  • 2The company is utilizing an 8-K filing to report these earnings.
  • 3Detailed financial information is available in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K for informational purposes.
  • 5This filing serves as an official notification of the company's quarterly financial results.
  • 6Information furnished in this 8-K is not being incorporated into future SEC registration statements.
  • 7Investors are directed to the press release for a comprehensive understanding of Q2 2009 performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report CenterPoint Energy's second quarter 2009 earnings and to provide investors with access to the detailed financial results through an attached press release.

The specific financial results, including earnings per share, revenues, and other key performance indicators, are detailed in the press release issued by CenterPoint Energy on August 5, 2009, which is attached to this 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not directly contain the detailed financial data. It references and incorporates by reference the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the actual financial results and commentary.

When information is 'furnished, not filed' under Item 2.02, it means the company is providing the information for the market's awareness, but it is not subject to the same liability or incorporation rules as formally 'filed' information. Specifically, it will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC registration statements unless explicitly stated.