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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 26, 2010)

Filed February 26, 2010For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed an 8-K on February 26, 2010, to report its fourth quarter and full year 2009 earnings. The filing itself does not contain detailed financial results but instead refers investors to an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental materials posted on the company's website and also attached as Exhibit 99.2. These referenced documents contain the specific operational and financial performance data for the periods discussed. Investors should consult these exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial condition and results of operations for the fourth quarter and the entirety of 2009.

Key Highlights

  • 1CenterPoint Energy announced its fourth quarter and full year 2009 earnings on February 26, 2010.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves as a notification of earnings release and directs investors to exhibits for details.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 is a press release detailing the company's fourth quarter and full year 2009 earnings.
  • 4Exhibit 99.2 contains supplemental materials offering further insight into the company's financial performance.
  • 5Information provided in the press release and supplemental materials is furnished, not filed, and will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings.
  • 6Investors are advised to review the referenced press release and supplemental materials for specific financial information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce that CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has reported its fourth quarter and full year 2009 earnings, and to provide access to the detailed financial information through attached exhibits.

The specific financial details, including earnings per share, revenues, and other operational results for the fourth quarter and full year 2009, are located in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental materials (Exhibit 99.2) attached to this 8-K filing.

No, the information in the press release and supplemental materials is being furnished, not filed. It will not be automatically incorporated by reference into future registration statements unless specifically stated by CenterPoint Energy.

This earnings report covers the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year of 2009.