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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 8, 2018)

Filed November 8, 2018For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed an 8-K on November 8, 2018, to report its third quarter 2018 earnings. The filing primarily serves to attach the company's earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental materials (Exhibit 99.2) which provide detailed information on its financial performance and operational results for the quarter. These documents, incorporated by reference, are the key sources of information for investors seeking to understand CNP's performance during this period. The company also announced its intention to hold a conference call on the same day to discuss these third quarter 2018 earnings. Investors are directed to the press release for details regarding this call. It's important to note that the information furnished in the press release and supplemental materials is not officially 'filed' with the SEC and will not be automatically incorporated into future registration statements unless explicitly stated.

Key Highlights

  • 1CenterPoint Energy reported its third quarter 2018 earnings on November 8, 2018, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference the company's earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial results.
  • 3Supplemental materials (Exhibit 99.2) related to the third quarter 2018 earnings were also attached.
  • 4CNP scheduled a conference call for November 8, 2018, to discuss the Q3 2018 earnings.
  • 5Investors should refer to the attached press release and supplemental materials for in-depth information.
  • 6The furnished information is not considered 'filed' and has limited incorporation by reference into future SEC filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by CenterPoint Energy is to formally report its third quarter 2018 earnings and to furnish investors with the associated press release and supplemental materials that contain the detailed financial and operational information for the quarter.

You can find the specific financial details in Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Materials) attached to this 8-K filing. These documents are incorporated by reference into the report.

No, the information in the press release and supplemental materials is being furnished, not filed, with the SEC. This means it will not be automatically incorporated by reference into future registration statements unless CenterPoint Energy specifically states it should be.

Yes, CenterPoint Energy held a conference call on November 8, 2018, to discuss its third quarter 2018 earnings. Details about the call can be found in the press release furnished with this 8-K filing.