Summary
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed an 8-K on May 5, 2011, to report its first quarter 2011 earnings. The primary information regarding these results is contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1. This filing serves as notification of the earnings release and incorporates the press release by reference for additional details, but it is furnished rather than filed, meaning it will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless explicitly stated. Investors should refer to the referenced press release for specific financial and operational performance details for the first quarter of 2011. This 8-K filing itself does not provide the numerical results, only the announcement that the results have been released and are available in the attached exhibit. Therefore, the key takeaways for investors are the earnings announcement and the location of the detailed financial information.
Key Highlights
- 1CenterPoint Energy (CNP) announced its first quarter 2011 earnings on May 5, 2011.
- 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed earnings results.
- 3Investors need to consult the attached press release for specific financial performance data.
- 4The information provided in the 8-K is furnished, not filed, and will not be automatically incorporated into future registration statements.
- 5This filing primarily serves as a notification of the earnings release and the availability of detailed information.