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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 2, 2012)

Filed August 2, 2012For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed an 8-K on August 2, 2012, to report its second quarter 2012 earnings. The primary purpose of this filing is to incorporate by reference a press release detailing the company's financial and operational results for the period. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific details on earnings, revenue, and any significant operational updates during the second quarter of 2012. This report serves as a notification of the earnings release and does not introduce new financial statements or exhibits beyond the press release itself. While the 8-K itself is brief, the attached press release contains the substantive financial information that investors need to assess the company's performance and outlook. It is crucial for stakeholders to review the press release for a comprehensive understanding of CenterPoint Energy's second-quarter performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1CenterPoint Energy reported its second quarter 2012 earnings on August 2, 2012.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily serves to attach and incorporate by reference the company's earnings press release.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 contains the detailed press release regarding second quarter 2012 earnings.
  • 4The information furnished is not filed and will not be automatically incorporated into registration statements.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial and operational details of Q2 2012.
  • 6The filing confirms the company's adherence to SEC reporting requirements for material events like earnings announcements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and incorporate by reference CenterPoint Energy's press release detailing its second quarter 2012 earnings and financial condition.

The specific financial results and operational details for the second quarter of 2012 are contained within the press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the information in the press release is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 2.02. It will not be automatically incorporated by reference into any registration statements unless specifically identified as such.

This filing was prompted by CenterPoint Energy's reporting of its second quarter 2012 earnings on August 2, 2012.