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CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP: M&A transaction — CenterPoint Energy completes $1.2B sale of LA/MS gas utilities to Bernhard Capital
CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP
- Completed sale of LA/MS natural gas distribution businesses for ~$1.2B to Bernhard Capital Partners affiliates.
- Sold assets include ~12,000 miles of main pipeline serving ~380,000 metered customers.
- New operator is Delta Utilities; received all federal/state regulatory approvals (LPSC, MPSC, HSR).
- CEO Jason Wells says proceeds will fund long-term growth plan, support safety/reliability.