UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2009
CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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1-31447
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74-0694415 |
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer |
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Identification No.) |
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| 1111 Louisiana |
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| Houston, Texas
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77002 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 207-1111
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General
Instruction A.2. below):
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17
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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On April 29, 2009, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint Energy”) reported first quarter 2009
earnings. For additional information regarding CenterPoint Energy’s first quarter 2009 earnings,
please refer to CenterPoint Energy’s press release attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 (the
“Press Release”), which Press Release is incorporated by reference herein. The information in the
Press Release is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 2.02. Accordingly, the information in
the Press Release will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by
CenterPoint Energy under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified
therein as being incorporated therein by reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
The exhibit listed below is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K.
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Exhibits. |
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99.1 |
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Press Release issued April 29, 2009 regarding CenterPoint
Energy, Inc.’s first quarter 2009 earnings. |