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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Fitch Laurie Lee reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC director Laurie Lee Fitch received a grant of 4,037 shares of Common Stock as a compensation award. The shares were granted at a price of $0.00 per share under the company’s Stock Plan for Outside Directors. Following this grant, Fitch directly holds 11,395 shares of CenterPoint Energy common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Fitch Laurie Lee

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 11,395 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 4,037 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Shares owned after: 11,395 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares granted 4,037 shares Common Stock grant to Laurie Lee Fitch on reported date

Grant price $0.00 per share Reported transaction price for compensation award

Shares owned after 11,395 shares Total direct CenterPoint Energy holdings after grant

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of non-derivative Common Stock

Key Terms

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

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.

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.

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""

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^*

Fitch Laurie Lee

(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	11,395	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 Laurie Lee Fitch report on this Form 4?

Laurie Lee Fitch reported receiving a grant of 4,037 shares of CenterPoint Energy common stock. The award was made at $0.00 per share as part of director compensation, increasing her direct holdings to 11,395 shares after the transaction.

Is Laurie Lee Fitch’s Form 4 transaction in CNP stock a purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 shows a grant, not an open-market purchase. Fitch acquired 4,037 CenterPoint Energy shares as a compensation award under the Stock Plan for Outside Directors, with a reported price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a non-cash equity grant.

How many CenterPoint Energy (CNP) shares does Laurie Lee Fitch own after this award?

After the reported grant, Laurie Lee Fitch directly owns 11,395 shares of CenterPoint Energy common stock. This total includes the 4,037-share award received on the reported date under the company’s Stock Plan for Outside Directors.

What does transaction code “A” mean in Laurie Lee Fitch’s CenterPoint Energy Form 4?

Transaction code “A” on the Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition. For Laurie Lee Fitch, it reflects a compensation-related stock grant of 4,037 CenterPoint Energy shares, rather than a market buy or sell transaction.

Was Laurie Lee Fitch’s CenterPoint Energy (CNP) stock grant made under a specific plan?

Yes. The 4,037-share grant to Laurie Lee Fitch was made under CenterPoint Energy’s Stock Plan for Outside Directors, as amended and restated, indicating it is part of the company’s standard equity compensation program for non-employee directors.