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): AUGUST 3, 2006
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CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
TEXAS 1-31447 74-0694415
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1111 LOUISIANA
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 207-1111
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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On August 3, 2006, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. ("CenterPoint Energy") reported
second quarter 2006 earnings. For additional information regarding CenterPoint
Energy's second quarter 2006 earnings, please refer to CenterPoint Energy's
press release attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 (the "Press Release"),
which Press Release is incorporated by reference herein. The information in the
Press Release is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 2.02. Accordingly,
the information in the Press Release 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 therein as being
incorporated therein by reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
The exhibit listed below is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Form
8-K.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release issued August 3, 2006 regarding CenterPoint Energy,
Inc.'s second quarter 2006 earnings.
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: August 3, 2006 By: /s/ James S. Brian
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James S. Brian
Senior Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release issued August 3, 2006 regarding CenterPoint Energy,
Inc.'s second quarter 2006 earnings