CenterPoint Energy (CNP) director receives 4,037-share stock grant as compensation

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC director Michael Albert Herman reported an acquisition of company stock through an equity award. He received 4,037 shares of Common Stock on a grant or award basis, with no cash price per share listed. Following this award, his directly held ownership increased to 5,062 shares. The shares were granted under CenterPoint Energy's Stock Plan for Outside Directors, as amended and restated, indicating this was part of routine non-employee director compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Herman Michael Albert

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	4,037	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,062 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 4,037 shares Post-transaction holdings: 5,062 shares Grant price: $0.0000 per share

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Shares granted 4,037 shares Common Stock grant to director on May 1, 2026

Post-transaction holdings 5,062 shares Director’s direct Common Stock ownership after grant

Grant price $0.0000 per share Reported transaction price for awarded shares

Key Terms

Form 4, Common Stock, Stock Plan for Outside Directors, grant or award

4 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"Michael Albert Herman reported an acquisition of company stock through an equity award on Form 4."

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Common Stock financial

"He received 4,037 shares of Common Stock on a grant or award basis."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Stock Plan for Outside Directors financial

"The shares were granted under CenterPoint Energy's Stock Plan for Outside Directors, as amended and restated."

grant or award financial

"The transaction was coded as a grant or award, not an open-market trade."

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Herman Michael Albert

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1111 LOUISIANA STREET

(Street)

HOUSTON TEXAS 77002

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC [ CNP ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/01/2026		A		4,037(1)	A	$0	5,062	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares of common stock granted under the Issuer's Stock Plan for Outside Directors, as amended and restated.

Remarks:

	Vincent A. Mercaldi, Attorney-in-Fact	05/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) director Michael Albert Herman report on this Form 4?

Director Michael Albert Herman reported receiving an equity award of 4,037 shares of CenterPoint Energy Common Stock. The transaction was coded as a grant or award, not an open-market trade, and reflects routine director compensation under the company’s Stock Plan for Outside Directors.

Was the CNP Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 transaction was a compensation grant. Michael Albert Herman acquired 4,037 CenterPoint Energy Common Stock shares at a reported price of $0.00 per share, identified as a grant or award under the company’s Stock Plan for Outside Directors, rather than a market purchase.

How many CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) shares does Michael Albert Herman hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, Michael Albert Herman directly holds 5,062 shares of CenterPoint Energy Common Stock. This total reflects the addition of 4,037 granted shares to his prior balance, as shown in the Form 4’s post-transaction ownership field for non-derivative securities.

What is the transaction code used in this CNP Form 4 filing and what does it mean?

The transaction code is “A,” which indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition. In this filing, it represents 4,037 shares of CenterPoint Energy Common Stock granted to director Michael Albert Herman as part of his outside director compensation, not an open-market trade.

Was cash paid for the 4,037 CNP shares reported in this Form 4?

No cash payment is indicated for the 4,037 shares. The Form 4 shows a transaction price per share of $0.0000, consistent with a stock grant or award under CenterPoint Energy’s Stock Plan for Outside Directors rather than a purchase on the open market.

What plan governed the equity award reported by CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) director Herman?

The equity award was granted under CenterPoint Energy’s Stock Plan for Outside Directors, as amended and restated. This plan provides stock-based compensation to non-employee directors, and the 4,037-share grant to Michael Albert Herman reflects routine compensation under that program.