8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 28, 2009)

Filed October 28, 2009For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed an 8-K on October 28, 2009, to report its third quarter 2009 earnings. The report primarily references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial and operational information regarding the quarter. Investors seeking specific earnings per share, revenue figures, or operational metrics for Q3 2009 should consult this referenced press release, as it contains the substance of the company's results. While this 8-K itself is brief and serves as a notification of the earnings release, it directs investors to the primary source of detailed Q3 2009 financial performance. The information provided is furnished and not filed, meaning it does not automatically become part of the company's registration statements unless explicitly incorporated.

Key Highlights

  • 1CenterPoint Energy (CNP) announced its third quarter 2009 earnings on October 28, 2009.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily serves to direct investors to the company's press release for detailed Q3 2009 results.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1, the press release dated October 28, 2009, contains the specific financial and operational data for the third quarter.
  • 4Investors need to review the referenced press release for information on earnings per share, revenue, and other financial metrics.
  • 5The information is furnished, not filed, meaning it has specific regulatory implications regarding incorporation into other SEC filings.
  • 6No new financial statements or material agreements are disclosed within the 8-K filing itself, other than the reference to the press release.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report CenterPoint Energy's third quarter 2009 earnings and to provide a reference to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the detailed financial results.

The actual third quarter 2009 financial results are detailed in the press release issued by CenterPoint Energy on October 28, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures.

No, this 8-K filing primarily consists of Item 2.02 regarding the results of operations and financial condition, directing investors to a press release. It does not contain new standalone financial statements or new material contracts, other than the referenced press release.

Information furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K is provided to the SEC but does not have the same legal implications as 'filed' information. Specifically, it will not be automatically incorporated by reference into the company's registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933 unless the company explicitly states it is incorporating it.