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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Apr 22, 2014)

Filed April 22, 2014For Securities:CNP

Summary

This 8-K filing by CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) on April 22, 2014, primarily serves to disclose material agreements related to Enable Midstream Partners, LP. The core of the filing is the inclusion of the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Enable Midstream Partners, LP, dated April 16, 2014, and the First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Enable GP, LLC, also dated April 16, 2014. These documents suggest significant changes or restatements in the partnership agreements governing Enable Midstream Partners, LP, in which CenterPoint Energy likely holds an interest. Investors should focus on the implications of these amended agreements for the financial performance, strategic direction, and operational structure of Enable Midstream Partners, LP, and how these factors may impact CenterPoint Energy's investment or operational involvement.

Key Highlights

  • 1Disclosure of Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership for Enable Midstream Partners, LP (dated April 16, 2014).
  • 2Inclusion of First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement for Enable GP, LLC (dated April 16, 2014).
  • 3Filing indicates material updates to the governance and operational framework of Enable Midstream Partners, LP.
  • 4The effective dates of these agreements (April 16, 2014) precede the filing date (April 22, 2014), suggesting they are newly effective or recently finalized.
  • 5These exhibits are central to understanding any recent structural or governance changes within CenterPoint Energy's midstream segment or related investments.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report and provide access to material agreements, specifically the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Enable Midstream Partners, LP, and an amendment to the LLC agreement of its general partner, Enable GP, LLC.

Enable Midstream Partners, LP is a limited partnership involved in the midstream energy sector. The filing suggests CenterPoint Energy has a significant interest or involvement with this entity.

These amended agreements are important because they likely outline significant changes in how Enable Midstream Partners, LP is governed, operated, or structured. Investors should review these documents to understand potential impacts on the partnership's financial performance, strategic initiatives, and CenterPoint Energy's investment value.

The full text of these agreements are filed as exhibits (Exhibit 10.1 and Exhibit 10.2) to this 8-K filing. Investors can typically access these exhibits through the SEC's EDGAR database or via CenterPoint Energy's investor relations website.