8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Mar 8, 2024)

Filed March 8, 2024For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP) filed an 8-K on March 8, 2024, primarily to disclose financial information related to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Company (CEI South). The filing includes audited financial statements for CEI South for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. Investors should note that these statements are furnished for informational purposes and are not intended to comply with standard SEC regulations like Regulation S-X or S-K, nor are they considered 'filed' for liability purposes under the Exchange Act. The supplementary financial and operational data for CEI South is also included as part of this disclosure. While this 8-K does not contain material updates regarding CenterPoint Energy's consolidated financial performance or strategic direction, it serves as a mechanism to provide specific financial details about a significant subsidiary. Investors should refer to the provided exhibits for the actual financial data of CEI South.

Key Highlights

  • 1Disclosure of audited financial statements for Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Company (CEI South) for fiscal years 2023 and 2022.
  • 2Inclusion of supplementary financial and operational data for CEI South.
  • 3CEI South is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. through several intermediate holding companies.
  • 4Information provided is furnished under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01) and not formally filed.
  • 5The disclosed financial information is not intended to comply with Regulation S-X or S-K.
  • 6Information furnished is not subject to Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 7The content will not be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose financial information, specifically audited financial statements and supplementary data, for CenterPoint Energy's subsidiary, Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Company (CEI South), for the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022.

No, the financial information for CEI South included in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 is furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 7.01 of the 8-K. This means it is not subject to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and will not be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless specifically noted.

No, this filing focuses exclusively on the financial and operational data of CEI South, a subsidiary. It does not provide consolidated financial results or material updates for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. as a whole.

Investors should use this information to understand the performance of the CEI South subsidiary. However, for a comprehensive view of CenterPoint Energy's financial health and strategic direction, investors should consult the company's main SEC filings, such as the 10-K and 10-Q reports, which contain consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis.