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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 11, 2015)

Filed May 11, 2015For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed a Form 8-K on May 11, 2015, to report its first quarter 2015 earnings. The filing primarily directs investors to an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental materials (Exhibit 99.2) for detailed financial information regarding the quarter. These documents, which are furnished rather than filed, contain the company's financial performance and operational results for the period. Investors are encouraged to review the press release and supplemental materials for a comprehensive understanding of CNP's first quarter 2015 financial condition and results of operations. The company also announced a conference call on the same date to discuss these earnings, with details available in the furnished press release. This 8-K serves as a notification and a gateway to the detailed financial disclosures provided in the accompanying exhibits.

Key Highlights

  • 1Reported first quarter 2015 earnings on May 11, 2015.
  • 2Filed a Form 8-K to disclose earnings information.
  • 3Directs investors to an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed earnings information.
  • 4Furnished supplemental materials (Exhibit 99.2) for additional context on Q1 2015 results.
  • 5Announced a conference call on May 11, 2015, to discuss first quarter 2015 earnings.
  • 6Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 are furnished, not filed, and are incorporated by reference as permitted by Item 2.02 and 7.01.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report CenterPoint Energy's first quarter 2015 earnings and to provide investors with access to the detailed financial information through accompanying press releases and supplemental materials.

Detailed financial results for the first quarter of 2015 can be found in the Press Release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Supplemental Materials (Exhibit 99.2) that are attached to this 8-K filing.

No, according to the filing, the information in the Press Release (Exhibit 99.1) and Supplemental Materials (Exhibit 99.2) is being furnished, not filed, with the SEC. This means they do not automatically become part of the company's official SEC filings unless specifically incorporated by reference into a registration statement.

The filing also notes that CenterPoint Energy held a conference call on May 11, 2015, to discuss its first quarter 2015 earnings. Information about this call is available in the furnished press release.