---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-089263"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CNP"
cik: "0001130310"
company_name: "CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC"
filed_at: "2026-07-31T20:42:27+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-31T20:43:14.064937+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CenterPoint Energy issues $700M of 6.400% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2058

## Summary
- $700M aggregate principal of 6.400% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes, Series E, due 2058.
- Interest at 6.400% through Aug 15, 2033, then resets every 5 years at 5-Year Treasury + 1.885% with a 6.400% floor.
- Notes are unsecured, rank junior to all senior indebtedness; interest may be deferred up to 20 consecutive semi-annual periods.
- Underwriters include Mizuho, PNC, Scotia, TD, U.S. Bancorp; offering under existing shelf registration.
- Use of proceeds not specified in the filing.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-089263
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CNP
- cik: 0001130310
- company_name: CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC
- filed_at: 2026-07-31T20:42:27+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130310/000110465926089263/0001104659-26-089263-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130310/000110465926089263/tm2621799d1_8k.htm

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