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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 28, 2017)

Filed February 28, 2017For Securities:CNP

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) on February 28, 2017, primarily serves to disclose the company's fourth quarter and full year 2016 earnings. The report references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental materials (Exhibit 99.2) which contain the detailed financial results and operational performance for the period. Investors should refer to these attached documents for a comprehensive understanding of CNP's financial condition and results of operations as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016. The filing indicates that a conference call was scheduled for the same day to discuss these earnings. While the 8-K itself is brief, it acts as the official notification of the release of this crucial financial information, directing stakeholders to the more detailed disclosures provided in the accompanying exhibits. The information provided is furnished, not filed, and thus will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically referenced.

Key Highlights

  • 1CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reported its fourth quarter and full year 2016 earnings on February 28, 2017.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a detailed press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the earnings information.
  • 3Supplemental materials (Exhibit 99.2) providing further details on 2016 earnings are also attached and incorporated by reference.
  • 4The company held a conference call on February 28, 2017, to discuss these financial results.
  • 5This filing primarily serves as a notification of the earnings release and directs investors to the accompanying exhibits for details.
  • 6The information furnished in the exhibits is not deemed 'filed' with the SEC and will not be automatically incorporated into future registration statements.
  • 7The filing confirms the company's legal jurisdiction (Texas) and provides its principal executive office address and telephone number.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report CenterPoint Energy's (CNP) fourth quarter and full year 2016 earnings results. It directs investors to accompanying press releases and supplemental materials for the detailed financial information.

The detailed financial results are provided in Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Materials), which are attached to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

Yes, CenterPoint Energy held a conference call on February 28, 2017, to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2016 earnings. Information about this call is available in the referenced press release.

No, the information in the press release and supplemental materials is being 'furnished' rather than 'filed.' This means it will not be automatically incorporated into CenterPoint Energy's future SEC filings unless specifically stated.