Director at CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) receives 4,037-share grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Malik Thaddeus J. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

CenterPoint Energy Inc. director Thaddeus J. Malik received a grant of 4,037 shares of common stock. The shares were awarded under the company’s Stock Plan for Outside Directors and carried no cash purchase price. Following this grant, Malik directly holds 18,230 shares of CenterPoint Energy common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Malik Thaddeus J.

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 18,230 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 4,037 shares Grant price: $0.0000 per share Holdings after transaction: 18,230 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 4,037 shares Common Stock grant on 2026-05-01

Grant price $0.0000 per share Equity award under Stock Plan for Outside Directors

Holdings after transaction 18,230 shares Total direct common stock holdings after grant

Key Terms

Form 4, Stock Plan for Outside Directors, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock

4 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (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.

Stock Plan for Outside Directors financial

"granted under the Issuer's Stock Plan for Outside Directors, as amended"

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Common Stock financial

"security_title": "Common Stock""

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.

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^*

Malik Thaddeus J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1111 LOUISIANA

(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	18,230	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 (CNP) director Thaddeus J. Malik report on this Form 4?

Thaddeus J. Malik reported receiving a grant of 4,037 shares of CenterPoint Energy common stock. The award was made at no cash cost to him and increased his direct holdings to 18,230 shares, reflecting stock-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

Is the CenterPoint Energy (CNP) transaction a stock grant or an open-market purchase?

The transaction is a stock grant, not an open-market purchase. Malik received 4,037 shares of common stock at a price of $0.0000 per share under CenterPoint Energy’s Stock Plan for Outside Directors, indicating compensation in equity rather than buying shares in the market.

How many CenterPoint Energy (CNP) shares does Thaddeus J. Malik own after this grant?

After the reported grant, Thaddeus J. Malik directly owns 18,230 shares of CenterPoint Energy common stock. This total includes the newly awarded 4,037 shares received under the company’s Stock Plan for Outside Directors, as shown in the Form 4 filing details.

What plan provided the 4,037-share grant to the CenterPoint Energy (CNP) director?

The 4,037-share grant was provided under CenterPoint Energy’s Stock Plan for Outside Directors, as amended and restated. This plan delivers equity compensation in the form of common stock grants to non-employee directors instead of, or in addition to, traditional cash retainers.

Did Thaddeus J. Malik pay cash for the CenterPoint Energy (CNP) shares reported?

No, Malik did not pay cash for these shares. The Form 4 shows a transaction price of $0.0000 per share for the 4,037 shares granted, confirming they were awarded as compensation under the Stock Plan for Outside Directors rather than purchased on the open market.