CenterPoint Energy Modifies Articles of Incorporation

Ticker: CNP · Form: 8-K · Filed: Sep 26, 2025 · CIK: 1130310

Centerpoint Energy INC 8-K Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyCenterpoint Energy INC (CNP)
Form Type8-K
Filed DateSep 26, 2025
Risk Levellow
Pages2
Reading Time3 min
Key Dollar Amounts$0.01
Sentimentneutral

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: corporate-governance, filing-update

Related Tickers: CNP

TL;DR

CNP filed an 8-K for a material modification to its articles of incorporation.

AI Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. reported a material modification to its articles of incorporation on September 25, 2025. This filing indicates a change in the company's governing documents, which could impact its corporate structure or governance.

Why It Matters

Changes to a company's articles of incorporation can alter its fundamental structure and governance, potentially affecting shareholder rights and operational flexibility.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing is a procedural update regarding corporate governance documents and does not immediately indicate financial distress or significant operational changes.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

What specific modifications were made to CenterPoint Energy's articles of incorporation?

The filing indicates a 'Material Modification' to the articles of incorporation but does not detail the specific changes within the provided text.

When was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?

The earliest event reported was on September 25, 2025.

What is the trading symbol for CenterPoint Energy's common stock?

The trading symbol for CenterPoint Energy's common stock is CNP.

On which exchange is CenterPoint Energy's common stock registered?

CenterPoint Energy's common stock is registered on The New York Stock Exchange.

Does this filing indicate CenterPoint Energy is an emerging growth company?

Yes, the filing includes a checkmark indicating that the registrant is an emerging growth company.

Filing Stats: 728 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 12.9 · Accepted 2025-09-26 16:01:23

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Filing Documents

03. Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders

Item 3.03. Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders. The information set forth in Item 5.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 3.03.

03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation of Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year

Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation of Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year. 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 consents to a different forum; adding a new section to adopt an ownership threshold requiring any shareholder (as defined by the TBOC) or group of such shareholders to hold shares of common stock sufficient to meet an ownership threshold of at least three percent of CenterPoint Energy's outstanding shares in order to institute or maintain a derivative proceeding; revising the director retirement age from 73 to 75 years of age; revising the definition of "Shareholder Associated Person" to include members of a group (as defined by Rule 13d-5 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), and participants in a proxy solicitation with respect to a shareholder's nomination or business proposal; and making certain administrative, modernizing, clarifying, and conforming changes. The foregoing description of the amendments to the Bylaws is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Byl

01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. EXHIBIT NUMBER EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Fifth Amended and Restated Bylaws of CenterPoint Energy 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document 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: September 26, 2025 By: /s/ Monica Karuturi Monica Karuturi Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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