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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 3, 2017)

Filed November 3, 2017For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed an 8-K on November 3, 2017, to report its third quarter 2017 earnings. The report primarily references a press release and supplemental materials, which contain the detailed financial and operational results for the quarter. Investors should refer to these attached exhibits for specific earnings figures, performance metrics, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company. The filing also indicates the details of a conference call scheduled for the same day to discuss these third quarter results. This call, along with the supplemental materials, represents the primary source of information for investors seeking to understand CenterPoint Energy's performance and outlook. The 8-K itself does not contain the substantive financial details but directs stakeholders to the furnished exhibits.

Key Highlights

  • 1CenterPoint Energy reported its third quarter 2017 earnings on November 3, 2017.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the Q3 2017 earnings.
  • 3Supplemental materials (Exhibit 99.2) providing further information on Q3 2017 earnings are also attached and incorporated by reference.
  • 4A conference call was held on November 3, 2017, to discuss the third quarter financial results, with details available in the press release.
  • 5Information furnished in the press release and supplemental materials is not incorporated into any registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933 unless explicitly stated.
  • 6The company is not an Emerging Growth Company, and has not elected to opt-out of extended transition periods for new accounting standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results for CenterPoint Energy's third quarter of 2017 are detailed in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental materials (Exhibit 99.2) that are attached to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

The conference call, held on November 3, 2017, was for discussing the third quarter 2017 earnings. Information about the call and its content is available in the press release furnished with this 8-K.

No, this 8-K filing primarily serves as notification of the earnings release and directs investors to the accompanying exhibits (press release and supplemental materials) for the substantive financial details and operational information.

When information is furnished, it means it is provided to the SEC for informational purposes but is not subject to the same liabilities as filed information. Specifically, for this filing, the press release and supplemental materials will not automatically become part of any future CenterPoint Energy registration statements filed with the SEC unless explicitly stated.