CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC — fact timeline

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC entered into Equity Distribution Agreement with Barclays Capital Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BofA Securities, Inc., BTIG, LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc., RBC Capital Market valued at up to $1,000,000,000 (effective 2026-05-15).

“On May 15, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (the “Equity Distribution Agreement”) with Barclays Capital Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BofA Securities, Inc., BTIG, LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc., RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., TD Securities (USA) LLC, Truist Securities, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (each, a “Manager” and collectively, the “Managers”), Barclays Bank PLC, Bank of Montreal, BNP Paribas, Bank of America, N.A., Nomura Global Financial Products, Inc., Citibank, N.A., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mizuho Markets Americas LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, MUFG Securities EMEA plc, Royal Bank of Canada, The Bank of Nova Scotia, The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Truist Bank and Wells Fargo Ban”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC reported first quarter of 2026 results: net income $316 million, EPS $0.48 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP), or “CenterPoint,” today reported net income of $316 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, on a GAAP basis for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $0.45 per diluted share in the comparable period of 2025.”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC: Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation to provide for limited officer exculpation and other immaterial updates (effective 2026-04-16).

“On April 16, 2026, CenterPoint Energy filed the Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation with the Texas Secretary of State, and the Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation became effective on such date.”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC issued Initially, a maximum of 15,155,010 shares of Common Stock may be issued upon conversion of the Notes based on the initial maximum conversion rate of 23.3154 sha of convertible note to initial purchasers for $650,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 for net proceeds of approximately $641.5 million.

“On February 26, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) completed the sale of $650,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”), which amount included an additional $50,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Notes purchased pursuant to the full exercise of the option granted to the Initial Purchasers (as defined herein) pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (as defined herein).”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC incurred convertible notes of $650,000,000 aggregate principal amount with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association at 2.875% per year maturing May 15, 2029.

“On February 26, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) completed the sale of $650,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”)”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC entered into Purchase Agreement with the initial purchasers valued at $650,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (effective 2026-02-23).

“The Notes were sold under a purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) dated February 23, 2026 among the Company and the initial purchasers (the “Initial Purchasers”) party thereto.”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC entered into Indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association valued at $650,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (effective 2026-02-26).

“The Company issued the Notes pursuant to an Indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of February 26, 2026 by and between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”).”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC: Amended and restated bylaws effective September 25, 2025, including jury trial waiver for internal entity claims, revised exclusive forum provision, new derivative proceeding ownership threshold of 3%, director retirement age change from 73 to 75, and other clarifying changes (effective 2025-09-25).

“Effective September 25, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint Energy”) amended and restated CenterPoint Energy’s bylaws (the “Bylaws”). The amendments to the Bylaws were made in connection with certain recent changes to the Texas Business Organizations Code (“TBOC”) and pursuant to the Board’s periodic corporate governance review process. The amendments include, among other things, the following changes: • adding a new section providing for a jury trial waiver for internal entity claims (as defined by the TBOC); • revising the exclusive forum bylaw to provide that, if the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas lacks jurisdiction, the Eleventh Business Court Division of the Texas Business Court located in Harris County, Texas (rather than the state district court of Harris County, Texas), will be the sole and exclusive forum for certain internal entity claims (as defined by the TBOC), unless CenterPoint Energy conse”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC incurred convertible notes of $1,000,000,000 with Initial Purchasers at 3.00% maturing August 1, 2028.

“completed the sale of $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC incurred mortgage of $105,000,000 with Institutional investors at 5.52% maturing July 2, 2035.

“(the “Company”), and certain institutional investors in the private placement market (“Purchasers”) entered into a Bond Purchase Agreement (“Bond Purchase Agreement”), under which SIGECO agreed to sell, and each Purchaser agreed to severally purchase (i) on July 1, 2025, $100,000,000 5.09% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2025B, Tranche A due 2031 (the “Series 2025B Tranche A Bonds”) and $105,000,000 5.52% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2025B, Tranche B due 2035 (the “Series 2025B Tranche B Bonds” and together with the Series 2025B Tranche A Bonds, the “Series 2025B Bonds”), and (ii) on October 1, 2025, or such sooner date, as may be selected by SIGECO upon not less than five business days’ advance notice, $45,000,000 5.77% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2025C, Tranche A due 2040 (the “Series 2025C Tranche A Bonds”) and $100,000,000 6.18% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2025C, Tranche B due 2055 (t”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC incurred mortgage of $100,000,000 with Institutional investors at 5.09% maturing February 2, 2031.

“(the “Company”), and certain institutional investors in the private placement market (“Purchasers”) entered into a Bond Purchase Agreement (“Bond Purchase Agreement”), under which SIGECO agreed to sell, and each Purchaser agreed to severally purchase (i) on July 1, 2025, $100,000,000 5.09% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2025B, Tranche A due 2031 (the “Series 2025B Tranche A Bonds”) and $105,000,000 5.52% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2025B, Tranche B due 2035 (the “Series 2025B Tranche B Bonds” and together with the Series 2025B Tranche A Bonds, the “Series 2025B Bonds”), and (ii) on October 1, 2025, or such sooner date, as may be selected by SIGECO upon not less than five business days’ advance notice, $45,000,000 5.77% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2025C, Tranche A due 2040 (the “Series 2025C Tranche A Bonds”) and $100,000,000 6.18% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2025C, Tranche B due 2055 (t”

Lynne Harkel-Rumford retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC.

“Lynne Harkel-Rumford, formerly the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the "Company"), notified the Company on December 12, 2024 of her intent to retire on February 3, 2025.”

Lynne Harkel-Rumford was appointed as Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer at CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC.

“Ms. Harkel-Rumford transitioned from Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer to Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company on January 1, 2025.”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC entered into Supplemental Indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association (successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (formerly JPMorgan Chase Bank)), as trustee valued at $700,000,000 (effective 2024-05-10).

“The Notes are being issued pursuant to the Indenture, dated as of May 19, 2003 (the “Base Indenture”), between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association (successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (formerly JPMorgan Chase Bank)), as trustee (the “Trustee”), as supplemented by Supplemental Indenture No. 15 to the Base Indenture to be dated as of May 10, 2024 between the Company and the Trustee (the “Supplemental Indenture”) with respect to the Notes.”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC entered into Underwriting Agreement with BNP Paribas Securities Corp., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, PNC Capital Markets LLC, Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. and Truist Securities, Inc., as representatives of the several Underwriters valued at $700,000,000 (effective 2024-05-08).

“On May 8, 2024, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint Energy,” or the “Company”) entered into an Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with BNP Paribas Securities Corp., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, PNC Capital Markets LLC, Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. and Truist Securities, Inc., as representatives of the several Underwriters named in Schedule I to the Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriters”), relating to the underwritten public offering of $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.40% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”).”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC reported first quarter 2024 results: EPS $0.55 per diluted share on a GAAP basis. Guidance reaffirmed.

“CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint Energy”) reported first quarter 2024 earnings.”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Relating to CenterPoint Energy's Setting Additional Interim and Long-Term Scope 3 Emissions Goals at the 2024-04-26 meeting.

“Shareholder Proposal Relating to CenterPoint Energy's Setting Additional Interim and Long-Term Scope 3 Emissions Goals (Item 4) The shareholder proposal relating to CenterPoint Energy's setting of additional interim and long-term Scope 3 emissions goals was not approved, with the vote totals as set forth in the table below: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 68,098,196 472,274,042 4,122,680 31,554,626”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2024-04-26 meeting.

“Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Item 3) The advisory resolution on executive compensation was approved, with the vote totals as set forth in the table below: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 507,245,312 35,865,463 1,384,143 31,554,626”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2024-04-26 meeting.

“Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Item 2) The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for CenterPoint Energy for 2024 was ratified, with the vote totals as set forth in the table below: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 551,773,468 23,497,479 778,597 —”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-04-26 meeting.

“Election of Directors (Item 1) The following nominees for director were elected to serve one-year terms expiring at the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders, with the vote totals as set forth in the table below: Nominee For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Wendy Montoya Cloonan 460,459,386 83,003,302 1,032,230 31,554,626 Earl M. Cummings 537,153,167 6,307,480 1,034,271 31,554,626 Barbara J. Duganier 538,358,922 5,109,979 1,026,017 31,554,626 Christopher H. Franklin 520,882,860 22,551,844 1,060,214 31,554,626 Raquelle W. Lewis 518,834,558 24,656,683 1,003,677 31,554,626 Thaddeus J. Malik 536,674,008 6,990,524 830,386 31,554,626 Theodore F. Pound 520,082,621 23,585,928 826,369 31,554,626 Ricky A. Raven 536,609,444 7,040,748 844,726 31,554,626 Phillip R. Smith 518,068,938 25,365,170 1,060,810 31,554,626 Barry T. Smitherman 530,611,269 12,952,227 931,422 31,554,626 Jason P. Wells 541,782,045 1,995,027 717,846 31,554,626”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC reported fourth quarter and full-year 2023 results: net income $192 million, or $0.30 per diluted share on a GAAP basis for the fourth quarter of 2023, EPS $0.30 per diluted share on a GAAP basis for the fourth quarter of 2023. Guidance reaffirmed.

“CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint Energy”) reported fourth quarter and full-year 2023 earnings.”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC entered into Equity Distribution Agreement with BofA Securities, Inc., Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc. and RBC Capital Markets, LLC (each, a "Manager" and collectively, the "Managers"), Bank of America, N.A., Barclay valued at up to $500,000,000 (effective 2024-01-10).

“On January 10, 2024, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (the “Equity Distribution Agreement”) with BofA Securities, Inc., Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc. and RBC Capital Markets, LLC (each, a “Manager” and collectively, the “Managers”), Bank of America, N.A., Barclays Bank PLC, Citibank, N.A., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mizuho Markets Americas LLC, MUFG Securities EMEA plc and Royal Bank of Canada (each, a “Forward Purchaser” and collectively, the “Forward Purchasers”) and BofA Securities, Inc., Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc. and RBC Capital Markets, LLC (each, a “Forward Seller” and collectively, the “Forward Sellers”), with respect”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC reported for 2024 results: EPS non-GAAP EPS guidance range of $1.61-$1.63. Guidance initiated.

“Initiated 2024 non-GAAP EPS guidance range of $1.61-$1.63, which represents an 8% growth over the increased 2023 midpoint and further maintains growth targets of 8% for 2024 and the mid-to-high end of 6%-8% annually thereafter through 20301”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC reported for 2023 results: EPS non-GAAP EPS guidance range for 2023 from $1.48-$1.50 to $1.49-$1.51. Guidance raised.

“Increased non-GAAP EPS guidance range for 2023 from $1.48-$1.50 to $1.49-$1.51 which now represents a 9% growth target at the midpoint over 2022 actual results; expected to be the third consecutive year of 9% growth1”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC reported for Q3 2023 results: EPS Non-GAAP EPS for the third quarter 2023 was also $0.40.

“Non-GAAP EPS for the third quarter 2023 was also $0.40, a 25% increase to the comparable quarter of 2022.”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC reported for the third quarter of 2023 results: net income income available to common shareholders of $256 million, EPS $0.40 per diluted share on a GAAP basis.

“CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) or "CenterPoint" today reported income available to common shareholders of $256 million, or $0.40 per diluted share on a GAAP basis for the third quarter of 2023.”

Jason P. Wells was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC.

“Jason P. Wells, President and Chief Operating Officer of CenterPoint Energy, was appointed Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of CenterPoint Energy, effective January 5, 2024.”

David J. Lesar retired as Chief Executive Officer at CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC.

“The Board announced the retirement of Mr. David J. Lesar from his positions as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of CenterPoint Energy, effective January 5, 2024.”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC incurred senior notes of $185,000,000 6.00% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2023B, Tranche C due 2034 with certain institutional investors in the private placement market at 6.00% per annum maturing March 15, 2034.

“(the “Company”), and certain institutional investors in the private placement market (“Purchasers”) entered into a Bond Purchase Agreement (“Bond Purchase Agreement”), under which SIGECO agreed to sell, and each Purchaser agreed to severally purchase on October 13, 2023, $180,000,000 5.75% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2023B, Tranche A due 2029 (the “Tranche A Bonds”), $105,000,000 5.91% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2023B, Tranche B due 2030 (the “Tranche B Bonds”) and $185,000,000 6.00% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2023B, Tranche C due 2034 (the “Tranche C Bonds”, and together with the Tranche A Bonds and the Tranche B Bonds, the “Bonds”) in the series and tranche as set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement.”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC incurred senior notes of $105,000,000 5.91% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2023B, Tranche B due 2030 with certain institutional investors in the private placement market at 5.91% per annum maturing October 15, 2030.

“(the “Company”), and certain institutional investors in the private placement market (“Purchasers”) entered into a Bond Purchase Agreement (“Bond Purchase Agreement”), under which SIGECO agreed to sell, and each Purchaser agreed to severally purchase on October 13, 2023, $180,000,000 5.75% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2023B, Tranche A due 2029 (the “Tranche A Bonds”), $105,000,000 5.91% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2023B, Tranche B due 2030 (the “Tranche B Bonds”) and $185,000,000 6.00% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2023B, Tranche C due 2034 (the “Tranche C Bonds”, and together with the Tranche A Bonds and the Tranche B Bonds, the “Bonds”) in the series and tranche as set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement.”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC incurred senior notes of $180,000,000 5.75% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2023B, Tranche A due 2029 with certain institutional investors in the private placement market at 5.75% per annum maturing March 15, 2029.

“(the “Company”), and certain institutional investors in the private placement market (“Purchasers”) entered into a Bond Purchase Agreement (“Bond Purchase Agreement”), under which SIGECO agreed to sell, and each Purchaser agreed to severally purchase on October 13, 2023, $180,000,000 5.75% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2023B, Tranche A due 2029 (the “Tranche A Bonds”), $105,000,000 5.91% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2023B, Tranche B due 2030 (the “Tranche B Bonds”) and $185,000,000 6.00% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2023B, Tranche C due 2034 (the “Tranche C Bonds”, and together with the Tranche A Bonds and the Tranche B Bonds, the “Bonds”) in the series and tranche as set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement.”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC entered into Underwriting Agreement with Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as representatives of the several Underwriters valued at $400,000,000 (effective 2023-08-08).

“On August 8, 2023, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint Energy,” or the “Company”) entered into an Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as representatives of the several Underwriters named in Schedule I to the Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriters”), relating to the underwritten public offering of (i) $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.25% Senior Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”).”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC entered into Purchase Agreement with the initial purchasers (effective 2023-08-01).

“The Notes were sold under a purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) dated August 1, 2023 among the Company and the initial purchasers (the “Initial Purchasers”) party thereto.”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC entered into Indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association valued at $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount (effective 2023-08-04).

“The Company issued the Notes pursuant to an Indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of August 4, 2023 by and between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”).”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC reported second quarter 2023 results: net income $106 million, EPS $0.17 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“CenterPoint Energy reports continued strong earnings results, reiterates 2023 guidance, and raises 2023 capital plan • Reported GAAP earnings of $0.17 per diluted share for Q2 2023 • Reported non-GAAP earnings per diluted share (“non-GAAP EPS”) of $0.28 for Q2 2023 • Increased 2023 capital plan by $400 million or more than 11% to $4 billion in 2023 and $43.4B over the 10-year plan through 2030 • Non-GAAP EPS guidance range for 2023 reaffirmed at $1.48-$1.50, which represents 8% growth over 2022 results at the midpoint; and further reiterated growth targets of 8% for 2024 and the mid-to-high end of 6%-8% annually thereafter, through 2030”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC reported first quarter 2023 results: net income $313 million, EPS $0.49 per diluted share on a GAAP basis. Guidance reaffirmed.

“On April 27, 2023, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint Energy”) reported first quarter 2023 earnings.”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Relating to CenterPoint Energy's Disclosure of Scope 3 Emissions and Setting Scope 3 Emissions Targets at the 2023-04-21 meeting.

“Shareholder Proposal Relating to CenterPoint Energy's Disclosure of Scope 3 Emissions and Setting Scope 3 Emissions Targets (Item 5) The shareholder proposal relating to CenterPoint Energy's disclosure of Scope 3 emissions and setting Scope 3 emissions targets was not approved, with the vote totals as set forth in the table below: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 96,738,809 431,118,342 2,936,030 31,464,507”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC shareholders voted on Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Future Shareholder Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation at the 2023-04-21 meeting.

“Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Future Shareholder Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation (Item 4) For the advisory vote on the frequency of future shareholder advisory votes on CenterPoint Energy's executive compensation, votes were cast in favor of holding future advisory votes every year, every two years or every three years as follows: 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain Broker Non-Votes 523,951,870 753,096 5,225,295 862,920 31,464,507”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2023-04-21 meeting.

“Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Item 3) The advisory resolution on executive compensation was approved, with the vote totals as set forth in the table below: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 437,261,276 92,309,036 1,222,869 31,464,507”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2023-04-21 meeting.

“Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Item 2) The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for CenterPoint Energy for 2023 was ratified, with the vote totals as set forth in the table below: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 534,201,899 27,347,512 708,277 —”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-04-21 meeting.

“Election of Directors (Item 1) The following nominees for director were elected to serve one-year terms expiring at the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders, with the vote totals as set forth in the table below: Nominee For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Wendy Montoya Cloonan 506,052,463 24,096,813 643,905 31,464,507 Earl M. Cummings 444,588,756 85,539,762 664,663 31,464,507 Christopher H. Franklin 512,052,393 18,072,297 668,491 31,464,507 David J. Lesar 525,205,238 4,673,836 914,107 31,464,507 Raquelle W. Lewis 509,731,867 20,386,518 674,796 31,464,507 Martin H. Nesbitt 522,286,407 7,822,635 684,139 31,464,507 Theodore F. Pound 472,040,486 58,066,320 686,375 31,464,507 Phillip R. Smith 510,834,790 19,298,532 659,859 31,464,507 Barry T. Smitherman 520,145,122 9,980,525 667,534 31,464,507”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC terminated Term Loan Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the banks party thereto valued at approximately $250.1 million (effective 2023-03-24).

“On March 23, 2023, the Company delivered an irrevocable notice to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent for the banks party to the Term Loan Agreement, to make an optional prepayment of the full outstanding amount of the Term Loan Agreement, including accrued and unpaid interest through March 24, 2023, with such prepayment made on March 24, 2023. The aggregate amount of the prepayment was approximately $250.1 million. Following the prepayment, the Term Loan Agreement and all obligations thereunder were terminated in its entirety.”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC entered into Term Loan Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the banks party thereto valued at $250 million (effective 2023-03-21).

“On March 21, 2023, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a $250 million Term Loan Agreement (the “Term Loan Agreement”) among JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the banks party thereto.”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC incurred senior notes of $100,000,000 4.98% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2023A, Tranche A due 2028 and $80,000,000 5.04% First Mortgage Bonds, Se with certain institutional investors in the private placement market at 4.98% per annum maturing March 15, 2028.

“On March 15, 2023, Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company (“SIGECO”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), and certain institutional investors in the private placement market (“Purchasers”) entered into a Bond Purchase Agreement (“Bond Purchase Agreement”), under which SIGECO agreed to sell, and each Purchaser agreed to severally purchase on March 15, 2023, $100,000,000 4.98% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2023A, Tranche A due 2028 (the “Tranche A Bonds”) and $80,000,000 5.04% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2023A, Tranche B due 2033 (the “Tranche B Bonds”, and together with the Tranche A Bonds, the “Bonds”) in the series and tranche as set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement.”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC reported Full Year 2023 results: EPS $1.48-$1.50. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Reiterated 2023 non-GAAP EPS guidance range of $1.48-$1.50”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC reported Full Year 2022 results: EPS $1.59.

“Reported Q4 2022 earnings of $0.19 per diluted share and full year 2022 earnings of $1.59 per diluted share on a GAAP basis”

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC reported Fourth Quarter 2022 results: net income $122 million, EPS $0.19.

“income available to common shareholders of $122 million, or $0.19 per diluted share on a GAAP basis, for the fourth quarter of 2022”

Kenneth M. Mercado departed as Executive Vice President, Electric Utility at CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC.

“Mr. Mercado has informed CenterPoint Energy that he will retire on July 5, 2022.”

Raquelle W. Lewis was appointed as Director at CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC.

“On September 29, 2021, upon recommendation of the Governance, Environmental and Sustainability Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the “Company), the Board of the Company appointed Raquelle W. Lewis to the Board effective immediately.”