CenterPoint Energy (CNP) shares long-term outlook and 10-year capital plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. filed a current report to share that it has provided investors with new information on its long-term financial outlook and business strategy. On September 29, 2025, the company issued a press release and an Investor Update slide presentation in connection with hosting an Investor Update event on the same date.

The materials describe CenterPoint Energy’s new 10‑year capital investment plan and broader strategic direction, although specific financial figures are contained in the attached exhibits rather than in this report. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and the slide presentation as Exhibit 99.2, and both are furnished under Regulation FD to make this information broadly available to the market.

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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): September 29, 2025

CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

_______________________________

Texas

1-31447

74-0694415

(State or other jurisdiction

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

Identification No.)

1111 Louisiana

Houston

Texas

77002

(Address of principal executive offices)

(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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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value			CNP			The New York Stock Exchange
						NYSE Texas

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2).

Emerging Growth Company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 7.01.     Regulation FD Disclosure.

On September 29, 2025, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint Energy”) issued a press release and posted a slide presentation on its website to provide information regarding CenterPoint Energy’s long-term financial outlook and business strategy, including with respect to its new 10-year capital investment plan, in connection with CenterPoint Energy’s hosting of an Investor Update on such date. A copy of the press release and slide presentation are attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated by reference herein.

Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 are being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 7.01. Accordingly, none of the information in Exhibit 99.1 or Exhibit 99.2 will be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, as amended, and the information in Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 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 as being incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01.     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 are being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 7.01. Accordingly, none of the information in Exhibit 99.1 or Exhibit 99.2 will be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, as amended, and the information in Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 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 as being incorporated by reference.

(d) Exhibits.

EXHIBIT NUMBER						EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
99.1						Press Release issued by CenterPoint Energy on September 29, 2025
99.2						CenterPoint Energy Investor Update Slide Presentation dated September 29, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document

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: September 29, 2025			By:			/s/ Kristie L. Colvin
						Kristie L. Colvin
						Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

FAQ

What did CenterPoint Energy (CNP) announce in this 8-K filing?

CenterPoint Energy reported that it issued a press release and posted an Investor Update slide presentation on its website on September 29, 2025, providing information on its long-term financial outlook, business strategy, and a new 10-year capital investment plan.

What new strategic information did CenterPoint Energy (CNP) provide?

The company provided details on its long-term financial outlook, overall business strategy, and a new 10-year capital investment plan, as described in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and Investor Update slide deck (Exhibit 99.2).

How is the information in CenterPoint Energy’s Investor Update treated under securities laws?

The press release (Exhibit 99.1) and slide presentation (Exhibit 99.2) are being furnished, not filed under Regulation FD. They are not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not automatically incorporated into any Securities Act registration statement unless specifically identified.

Which exhibits are included with this CenterPoint Energy (CNP) 8-K?

The 8-K includes Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated September 29, 2025, Exhibit 99.2, an Investor Update slide presentation dated September 29, 2025, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file with embedded Inline XBRL tags.

Why did CenterPoint Energy (CNP) furnish this information under Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure?

The company used Item 7.01 to furnish its Investor Update materials so that information on its long-term financial outlook, business strategy, and 10-year capital investment plan is broadly and simultaneously available to the investing public, consistent with Regulation FD.

Who signed the CenterPoint Energy (CNP) 8-K related to the Investor Update?

The report was signed on behalf of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. by Kristie L. Colvin, who serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, dated September 29, 2025.