CenterPoint Energy VP has 223 shares withheld for taxes

The awards include RSUs with scheduled vesting installments from February 2027 through February 2029 and stated employment and operating-income conditions.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CenterPoint Energy VP and CAO Russell Keith Wright had 223 shares of common stock withheld for taxes upon vesting of previously awarded time-based RSUs on October 30, 2026; the reported price was $42.44 per share. His reported direct holdings after the transaction were 8,280 shares. Previously awarded RSUs listed with the transaction include installments scheduled to vest through February 2029, subject to stated employment and operating-income conditions.

Insider Trade Summary

Tax Withholding: 223 shares

Tax Withholding 1 txn

Insider Wright Russell Keith

Role VP and CAO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F1, F2	223	$42.44	$9K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,280 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Shares withheld for taxes upon vesting of time-based restricted stock units ("RSUs") previously awarded under the Issuer's Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan").
2. F2. Total includes previous awards under the Plan of (i) 404 RSUs vesting in February 2027, (ii) 862 RSUs vesting in two equal installments in February 2027 and 2028, and (iii) 1929 RSUs vesting in three equal installments in February 2027, 2028, and 2029. The awards shall vest (a) upon continued employment with Issuer through the respective vesting date, (b) in the event of earlier disability or death, or (c) on a full or pro-rata basis upon earlier retirement, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions. Vesting of the awards is conditioned upon achievement of positive operating income for the year preceding the applicable vesting date except in the case of death or disability.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 223 shares Reported transaction price: $42.44 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 8,280 shares +3 more

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Shares withheld for taxes 223 shares Upon RSU vesting on October 30, 2026

Reported transaction price $42.44 per share Transaction dated October 30, 2026

Direct holdings after transaction 8,280 shares Reported following the October 30, 2026 transaction

RSUs 404 RSUs Scheduled to vest in February 2027

RSUs 862 RSUs Scheduled to vest in equal installments in February 2027 and 2028

RSUs 1,929 RSUs Scheduled to vest in three equal installments in February 2027, 2028, and 2029

Key Terms

time-based restricted stock units, Long-Term Incentive Plan, pro-rata basis

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time-based restricted stock units financial

"Shares withheld for taxes upon vesting of time-based restricted stock units"

Time-based restricted stock units are a form of employee compensation where individuals are granted company shares that are earned over a set period, often as a reward for staying with the company. These shares typically become fully owned and transferable only after passing specific time milestones, encouraging long-term commitment. For investors, they highlight a company's focus on employee retention and can influence future stock supply and company stability.

Long-Term Incentive Plan financial

"previously awarded under the Issuer's Long-Term Incentive Plan"

A long-term incentive plan is a company program that pays executives or employees with stock, options, or cash tied to multi-year performance goals, where the rewards become theirs only after meeting conditions over time. Think of it as a delayed bonus or retirement-style reward that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders by encouraging them to boost long-term value; investors watch these plans because they affect pay costs, share dilution and management incentives.

pro-rata basis financial

"on a full or pro-rata basis upon earlier retirement"

Allocation or distribution that gives each participant a share proportional to their existing ownership, stake or entitlement — like slicing a pie so everyone gets a piece matching how big their original slice was. For investors this matters because it determines how much of new shares, dividends, fees or obligations they receive, helps preserve or change ownership percentages, and directly affects dilution and voting power.

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How many CNP shares were withheld from Russell Keith Wright for taxes?

Russell Keith Wright had 223 shares withheld for taxes on October 30, 2026, upon vesting of time-based RSUs. The reported price was $42.44 per share, and his reported direct holdings afterward were 8,280 shares.

What vesting conditions apply to Russell Keith Wright's CNP RSUs?

The awards include 404 RSUs vesting in February 2027, 862 RSUs vesting in equal installments in February 2027 and 2028, and 1,929 RSUs vesting in three equal installments in February 2027, 2028, and 2029. Vesting depends on continued employment, earlier death or disability, or qualifying retirement subject to conditions. Except in death or disability, vesting requires positive operating income for the preceding year.

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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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Wright Russell Keith

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/30/2026

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	10/30/2026		F		223(1)	D	$42.44	8,280(2)	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 withheld for taxes upon vesting of time-based restricted stock units ("RSUs") previously awarded under the Issuer's Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan").

2. Total includes previous awards under the Plan of (i) 404 RSUs vesting in February 2027, (ii) 862 RSUs vesting in two equal installments in February 2027 and 2028, and (iii) 1929 RSUs vesting in three equal installments in February 2027, 2028, and 2029. The awards shall vest (a) upon continued employment with Issuer through the respective vesting date, (b) in the event of earlier disability or death, or (c) on a full or pro-rata basis upon earlier retirement, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions. Vesting of the awards is conditioned upon achievement of positive operating income for the year preceding the applicable vesting date except in the case of death or disability.

Remarks:

	Vincent A. Mercaldi, Attorney-in-Fact	11/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)