8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 1, 2013)

Filed August 1, 2013For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed an 8-K report on August 1, 2013, to announce its second quarter 2013 earnings. The primary purpose of this filing is to incorporate by reference a press release detailing the company's financial results for the period. Investors seeking specific financial performance metrics, such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, and operational updates for the second quarter of 2013, should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). This report does not contain detailed financial statements or extensive management discussion directly within the 8-K itself, as it primarily serves to attach the earnings press release. Therefore, the attached press release is the crucial document for understanding CenterPoint Energy's operational and financial condition as of and for the three months ended in the second quarter of 2013. The information furnished is not considered "filed" for the purposes of the Securities Act of 1933, meaning it will not automatically be incorporated into the company's registration statements unless explicitly stated.

Key Highlights

  • 1CenterPoint Energy reported its second quarter 2013 earnings on August 1, 2013.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily serves to attach the earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Detailed financial and operational results for Q2 2013 are contained within the referenced press release.
  • 4The information furnished is not considered "filed" for purposes of the Securities Act of 1933.
  • 5This filing is an update on the company's financial condition and results of operations for the specified period.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report CenterPoint Energy's second quarter 2013 earnings by attaching the company's earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1).

You can find the detailed financial results and operational information for CenterPoint Energy's second quarter 2013 in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the information in this press release is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 2.02. Therefore, it will not be automatically incorporated by reference into CenterPoint Energy's registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933 unless specifically identified therein.

Investors should look for key performance indicators such as revenue, net income, earnings per share (EPS), guidance, and any significant operational updates or segment performance highlights for the second quarter of 2013 within the attached press release.