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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Aug 14, 2018)

Filed August 14, 2018For Securities:CNP

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) on August 14, 2018, provides crucial financial details related to its previously announced merger with Vectren Corporation. The primary purpose is to incorporate the audited and unaudited financial statements of Vectren, as well as pro forma condensed combined financial information reflecting the potential merger. This information is essential for investors to assess the financial standing of the acquired entity and the expected combined financial profile post-merger. Investors should note that the merger is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2019, subject to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger. The filing includes Vectren's historical financial performance and projections for the combined entity, allowing for a more informed evaluation of the transaction's impact on CenterPoint Energy's overall financial health, future earnings potential, and operational scale.

Key Highlights

  • 1CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is providing updated financial information related to its acquisition of Vectren Corporation.
  • 2The filing includes audited financial statements for Vectren as of December 31, 2017, 2016, and for the years ended 2017, 2016, and 2015.
  • 3Unaudited financial statements for Vectren as of June 30, 2018, and 2017, for the respective three-month and six-month periods are also included.
  • 4Unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information, illustrating the expected financial impact of the merger, is presented.
  • 5The merger with Vectren is anticipated to be completed in the first quarter of 2019.
  • 6This filing serves to incorporate these financial statements and pro forma information by reference, making them accessible to investors for due diligence.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide investors with the necessary financial statements of Vectren Corporation (the acquired company) and pro forma combined financial information related to the pending merger between CenterPoint Energy and Vectren. This allows for a comprehensive review of the transaction's financial implications.

CenterPoint Energy expects to complete the merger with Vectren in the first quarter of 2019.

The audited consolidated financial statements of Vectren for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, along with unaudited statements as of June 30, 2018, and 2017, are incorporated by reference into this filing as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively. These were previously filed in Vectren's Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information (Exhibit 99.3) presents a hypothetical view of CenterPoint Energy's and Vectren's financial results as if the merger had already occurred. It's designed to help investors understand the potential financial structure and performance of the combined entity.