8-K/AExhibits & Filings

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K/A Report, Exhibit Filing (Feb 21, 2019)

Filed February 21, 2019For Securities:CNP

Summary

This CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) 8-K filing from February 21, 2019, primarily serves to incorporate previously filed financial statements and exhibits related to the acquisition of Vectren Corporation. Investors will find details concerning the audited consolidated financial statements of Vectren for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, as well as unaudited statements for the periods ending September 30, 2018 and 2017. These documents provide historical financial performance and position of the acquired entity. Furthermore, the filing includes unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information related to the merger between CenterPoint Energy and Vectren. This pro forma information is crucial for investors as it presents a combined financial picture, reflecting how the merged entity would have performed historically, allowing for a better understanding of the financial implications and potential synergies of the acquisition.

Key Highlights

  • 1Incorporates audited financial statements of Vectren for FY 2017, 2016, and 2015.
  • 2Includes unaudited financial statements of Vectren for the periods ending September 30, 2018, and 2017.
  • 3Provides unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information related to the CenterPoint Energy and Vectren merger.
  • 4All incorporated documents were previously filed with the SEC by CenterPoint Energy or Vectren.
  • 5This filing is primarily a procedural update to consolidate key financial information related to the Vectren acquisition.
  • 6Investors can reference previously filed 8-K and 10-Q reports for the detailed financial data of Vectren and the pro forma combined entity.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially incorporate previously filed financial statements and exhibits related to CenterPoint Energy's acquisition of Vectren Corporation. It serves to consolidate and reference these important financial documents for the combined entity.

The filing includes the audited consolidated financial statements of Vectren for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, along with the related independent auditor's report. It also incorporates unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the periods ending September 30, 2018, and 2017.

Pro forma condensed combined financial information presents how the combined company (CenterPoint Energy and Vectren post-merger) would have looked financially if the merger had occurred at an earlier date. It's important for investors as it helps in understanding the financial scale and potential performance of the merged entity based on historical data.

No, this 8-K filing consolidates the references. The audited and unaudited Vectren financial statements are incorporated by reference from previous CenterPoint Energy and Vectren filings, and the pro forma financial information is included as an exhibit to this current 8-K. You can find the original filings via the references provided in this report.