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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-24-248084"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CNP"
cik: "0001130310"
company_name: "CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC"
filed_at: "2024-10-31T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T07:15:41.910562+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CenterPoint Energy issues $500M of 6.700% junior subordinated notes due 2055

## Summary
- $500M aggregate principal of 6.700% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes, Series C, due 2055.
- Initial interest rate 6.700% p.a. through May 15, 2030; thereafter resets every 5 years at Five-year Treasury plus 2.586%.
- Interest payable semi-annually on May 15 and Nov 15, beginning May 15, 2025; maturity May 15, 2055.
- Company may defer interest for up to 20 consecutive semi-annual periods without triggering default, with restrictions on dividends and share buybacks.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-24-248084
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CNP
- cik: 0001130310
- company_name: CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC
- filed_at: 2024-10-31T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130310/000119312524248084/0001193125-24-248084-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130310/000119312524248084/d879591d8k.htm

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