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): May 4, 2007
CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Texas
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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1-31447
(Commission File Number)
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74-0694415
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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1111 Louisiana
Houston, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)
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77002
(Zip Code) |
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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CFR 240.13e-4(c))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On May 4, 2007, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint Energy”) reported first quarter 2007
earnings. For additional information regarding CenterPoint Energy’s first quarter 2007 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 May 4, 2007 regarding CenterPoint Energy,
Inc.’s first quarter 2007 earnings. |