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): November 6, 2013

 

 

CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Texas		1-31447		74-0694415
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

1111 Louisiana
Houston, Texas		77002
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 207-1111

 

 

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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On November 6, 2013, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint Energy”) reported third quarter 2013 earnings. For additional information regarding CenterPoint Energy’s third quarter 2013 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.

(d) Exhibits.

 

99.1		Press Release issued November 6, 2013 regarding CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s third quarter 2013 earnings.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

				CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.
Date: November 6, 2013				By:		/s/ Walter L. Fitzgerald
						Walter L. Fitzgerald
						Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

EXHIBIT NUMBER		EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
99.1		Press Release issued November 6, 2013 regarding CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s third quarter 2013 earnings.