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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): March 1, 2011
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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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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On March 1, 2011, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint Energy”) reported fourth quarter and
full year 2010 earnings. For additional information regarding CenterPoint Energy’s fourth quarter
and full year 2010 earnings, please refer to CenterPoint Energy’s press release attached to this
report as Exhibit 99.1 (the “Press Release”) and the supplemental materials which are being posted
on CenterPoint Energy’s website and are attached to this report as Exhibit 99.2 (the “Supplemental
Materials”), which Press Release and Supplemental Materials are incorporated by reference herein.
The information in the Press Release and Supplemental Materials is being furnished, not filed,
pursuant to Item 2.02. Accordingly, the information in the Press Release and Supplemental Materials
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 March 1, 2011 regarding CenterPoint
Energy, Inc.’s fourth quarter and full year 2010 earnings. |
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99.2 |
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Supplemental Materials regarding CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s
fourth quarter and full year 2010 earnings. |
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.
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CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.
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| Date: March 1, 2011 |
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/s/ Walter L. Fitzgerald
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Walter L. Fitzgerald |
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Senior Vice President and
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Accounting Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1
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Press Release issued March 1, 2011 regarding CenterPoint
Energy, Inc.’s fourth quarter and full year 2010 earnings. |
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99.2
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Supplemental Materials regarding CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s
fourth quarter and full year 2010 earnings. |