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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a leading domestic energy delivery company. With a robust history spanning over 140 years, the company has established itself as a cornerstone in the energy sector, serving more than five million metered customers across Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. CenterPoint Energy specializes in electric transmission and distribution, natural gas distribution, and energy services operations.
The company owns a 54.7% limited partner interest in Enable Midstream Partners, a publicly traded master limited partnership. This joint venture with OGE Energy Corp. focuses on owning, operating, and developing natural gas and crude oil infrastructure assets. CenterPoint Energy's regulated electric utilities provide essential services to over 2.5 million customers, primarily in the Houston area, southern Indiana, and west central Ohio. Its natural gas distribution systems cater to around 4 million customers, underscoring the company's expansive reach and critical role in energy delivery.
One of the company's recent notable achievements includes a cost-saving initiative for its Indiana electric customers. In June 2023, CenterPoint Energy launched a securitization pilot program, which gained approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). This initiative aims to remove the remaining value of the A.B. Brown coal plant assets from customer rates, resulting in a total estimated savings of $53 million. The program benefits all Indiana electric customer classes, with residential customers expected to see a nearly $5 bill credit per month.
As part of its long-term electric generation transition plan, CenterPoint Energy will retire the A.B. Brown coal units 1 and 2 in October 2023. The company plans to reinvest the proceeds from the securitization bonds into renewable energy resources, including wind- and solar-powered generation, supported by natural gas generation to ensure reliability. This transition aligns with CenterPoint Energy's commitment to delivering clean and reliable energy while prioritizing customer savings.
CenterPoint Energy's forward-looking strategies are geared toward maintaining a balance between innovation and customer value. The company's emphasis on renewable energy and cost-effective financing solutions demonstrates its dedication to sustainability and fiscal responsibility.
With a workforce of over 8,500 employees, CenterPoint Energy continues to uphold its legacy of service and reliability. For more detailed information, visit the company's website at www.centerpointenergy.com.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) has agreed to sell its Arkansas and Oklahoma natural gas LDC assets to Summit Utilities for $2.15 billion in cash. The sale includes a recovery of $425 million in storm-related costs. The net proceeds of $1.725 billion represent a 2.5x multiple of 2020's rate base and a 38.0x multiple of 2020's earnings. This strategic move enables CenterPoint to focus on its growth commitments, targeting annualized utility earnings per share growth of 6%-8% and a 10% compound annual growth rate. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2021.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) held its 2021 annual meeting on April 23, where shareholders approved key proposals. These included the election of nine board members for one-year terms, the ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2021, and an advisory resolution regarding the compensation of named executive officers. CenterPoint Energy serves over 7 million customers across several states and owned approximately $33 billion in assets as of December 31, 2020.
On April 23, 2021, CenterPoint Energy declared dividends for its Common Stock and Series B Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock. The regular quarterly cash dividend for Common Stock is set at $0.1600 per share, payable on June 10, 2021, to shareholders recorded by May 20, 2021. For its Series B Preferred Stock, a regular dividend of $17.5000 per share is scheduled for payment on June 1, 2021, to shareholders of record as of May 15, 2021. This positions CenterPoint as a stable investment for income-seeking shareholders.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) has announced its 2021 annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for April 23, 2021, at 9 a.m. CDT, to be held in Houston, Texas. Shareholders on record as of the close of business on February 26, 2021, will receive notices and have voting rights. The company serves over 7 million customers across multiple states and has approximately $33 billion in assets. Established for over 150 years, CenterPoint is the only investor-owned utility in Texas.
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric has successfully concluded a public offering of $1.1 billion in general mortgage bonds, consisting of $400 million of 2.35% bonds maturing in 2031 and $700 million of 3.35% bonds maturing in 2051. Proceeds will address various financial obligations, including the repayment of existing bonds and capital expenditures. The offering was coordinated by several financial institutions, including BNP PARIBAS and Citigroup. Forward-looking statements indicate potential risks affecting future performance due to economic and regulatory factors.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is set to hold its First Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call on May 6, 2021, at 7:00 a.m. Central time. The company provides electric transmission and distribution, power generation, and natural gas distribution services to over 7 million customers across several states. As of December 31, 2020, CenterPoint owned approximately $33 billion in assets, along with a 53.7% stake in Enable Midstream Partners, LP. The company has a rich operational history spanning more than 150 years.
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. (CERC), a subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP), has successfully closed a $1.7 billion offering of senior notes. This comprises $1 billion in floating rate senior notes and $700 million in 0.70% senior notes, both due in 2023. The net proceeds will be allocated for general corporate purposes, including working capital. J.P. Morgan, MUFG, US Bancorp, and Wells Fargo Securities acted as joint bookrunners for the offering.
CenterPoint Energy reported fourth quarter 2020 earnings of $0.27 per diluted share, up from $0.25 in Q4 2019. However, full-year 2020 results showed a loss of $949 million, or $1.79 per diluted share, compared to a profit of $674 million in 2019. The decline was influenced by non-cash impairment charges of $1.27 billion. The company secured $1.7 billion in financing to manage liquidity after a damaging winter storm. CenterPoint is raising 2021 Utility EPS guidance to $1.24 - $1.26, emphasizing a shift towards a fully regulated business model.
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) has announced its intentions to acquire a 300-megawatt solar array in Indiana, seeking regulatory approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). This initiative is a part of its long-term plan for electric generation transition, aiming to add an additional 100 MW through a power purchase agreement. The combined 400 MW solar capacity is projected to reduce operational emissions by 70% by 2035, generating enough power for over 50,000 homes. A decision from the IURC is anticipated in late 2021 or early 2022, with construction potentially creating 250 jobs and contributing $47.8 million to local economies.
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