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): February 28, 2008
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
Houston, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)
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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):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.13e-4(c))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 28, 2008, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint Energy”) reported fourth quarter
and full year 2007 earnings. For additional information regarding CenterPoint Energy’s fourth
quarter and full year 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 February 28, 2008 regarding CenterPoint
Energy, Inc.’s fourth quarter and full year 2007 earnings. |