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): September 27, 2007
CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Texas
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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1-31447
(Commission File Number)
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74-0694415
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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1111 Louisiana
Houston, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)
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77002
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 207-1111
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following
provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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ITEM 5.02.
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DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS |
On September 27, 2007, James S. Brian, 60, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the Company) announced his intention to retire from the Company on
November 30, 2007. Mr. Brian has been with the Company and its predecessors for over 30 years and
has served in a number of executive capacities during his tenure. The Company announced that Mr.
Walter L. Fitzgerald, 50, who has served as Vice President and Controller of the Company for the
last six years, will assume the duties of the Company’s chief accounting officer effective December
1, 2007.