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): DECEMBER 14, 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 File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) 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 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. ("CenterPoint Energy") today announced that
holders of its 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024 have the option to
require CenterPoint Energy to purchase their notes as of January 15, 2007.
CenterPoint Energy plans to file a Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO related
to the option with the Securities and Exchange Commission later today.
CenterPoint Energy also announced today its planned redemption of $100
million aggregate liquidation amount of 8.257 percent Capital Securities, Series
B of its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, HL&P Capital Trust II, on February 4,
2007.
Copies of the press releases are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto
and are incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are furnished pursuant to Item 8.01:
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated December 14, 2006 "CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Announces Purchase Option of 2.875 Percent Convertible Senior
Notes due 2024."
99.2 Press Release dated December 14, 2006 "CenterPoint Energy
Announces Redemption of HL&P Capital Trust II 8.257 Percent
Capital Securities, Series B."
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: December 14, 2006 By: /s/ James S. Brian
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James S. Brian
Senior Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated December 14, 2006 "CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Announces Purchase Option of 2.875 Percent Convertible Senior
Notes due 2024."
99.2 Press Release dated December 14, 2006 "CenterPoint Energy
Announces Redemption of HL&P Capital Trust II 8.257 Percent
Capital Securities, Series B."