Summary
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2775 per share of common stock, payable on March 8, 2018, to shareholders of record as of February 15, 2018. This filing primarily serves to inform investors about the upcoming dividend payment and a change in the company's dividend payment schedule. Beginning with future dividends, CenterPoint Energy will adopt a standardized payment schedule. Dividends will now be payable on the second Thursday of March, June, September, and December. The record dates will be adjusted accordingly to the third Thursday of February, May, August, and November, ensuring shareholders have a predictable and consistent dividend payout timeline.
Key Highlights
- 1Declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2775 per share.
- 2Dividend payable date set for March 8, 2018.
- 3Record date for the dividend is February 15, 2018.
- 4Implementation of a standardized future dividend payment schedule.
- 5Future dividends will be paid on the second Thursday of March, June, September, and December.
- 6Future record dates will be the third Thursday of February, May, August, and November.
Frequently Asked Questions
The regular quarterly cash dividend declared is $0.2775 per share of common stock.
The dividend is payable on March 8, 2018.
Shareholders of record at the close of business on February 15, 2018, are eligible to receive this dividend.
Yes, CenterPoint Energy will begin utilizing a standardized payment schedule for future dividends, with payments typically occurring on the second Thursday of March, June, September, and December.