8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Mar 26, 2021)

Filed March 26, 2021For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed a Form 8-K on March 26, 2021, primarily to disclose financial information related to its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vectren Utility Holdings, Inc. (VUHI) and its subsidiary Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Company (SIGECO). The filing includes audited financial statements for VUHI and SIGECO for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, as well as supplementary financial and operational data for SIGECO. Investors should note that this information is furnished, not filed, and therefore is not subject to the same liability provisions as a formal SEC filing under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor will it be automatically incorporated into future registration statements unless explicitly stated. The primary purpose of this disclosure is to provide transparency regarding the financial performance and operational data of these specific utility subsidiaries. While these exhibits offer a deeper look into VUHI and SIGECO's financial health for the specified periods, they are not intended to comply with the full requirements of Regulation S-X or S-K. Investors seeking to understand CenterPoint Energy's consolidated financial position should consider this information in conjunction with other SEC filings that present the company's overall financial results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Disclosure of audited financial statements for Vectren Utility Holdings, Inc. (VUHI) for FY2020 and FY2019.
  • 2Inclusion of audited financial statements for Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Company (SIGECO) for FY2020 and FY2019.
  • 3Presentation of supplementary financial and operational data for SIGECO for FY2020 and FY2019.
  • 4Information furnished under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01), not formally filed under other SEC regulations.
  • 5Exhibits are not intended to comply with Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K.
  • 6Information furnished will not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated into other registration statements unless specifically stated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide investors with financial information, specifically audited financial statements for its subsidiaries Vectren Utility Holdings, Inc. (VUHI) and Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Company (SIGECO) for the years 2020 and 2019. It also includes supplementary data for SIGECO.

No, the information provided in Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, and 99.3 is furnished, not filed, under Item 7.01. This means it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and it will not be automatically incorporated into CenterPoint Energy's other SEC filings like registration statements unless specifically referenced.

No, this filing focuses on the financial statements and operational data of specific subsidiaries (VUHI and SIGECO) and does not present consolidated financial statements for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Investors should refer to CenterPoint Energy's other SEC filings for consolidated financial information.

These subsidiary financial statements are often provided to offer a more detailed look at the performance of specific business segments or acquired entities, especially when they may have different reporting requirements or when there's a specific need for transparency regarding their financial health. In this case, it pertains to the Vectren subsidiaries.