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CenterPoint Energy CNPCenterPoint Energy said on January 10, 2024 that it entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement with 8 managers, including BofA Securities, under which it may issue and sell common stock with a par value of $0.01 per share, up to an aggregate gross sales price of $500,000,000, from time to time.
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AI summaryCenterPoint Energy said on January 10, 2024 that it entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement with 8 managers, including BofA Securities, under which it may issue and sell common stock with a par value of $0.01 per share, up to an aggregate gross sales price of $500,000,000, from time to time.
The company said sales may be made under Rule 415 as an at-the-market offering, through the NYSE or NYSE Chicago, among other venues, at prevailing market prices. It said each manager will receive a commission of up to 1% of the gross sales price of shares it sells.
CenterPoint Energy said it may enter into Forward Sale Agreements with Forward Purchasers. It said the Company will not initially receive proceeds from the Forward Sellers' sale of borrowed shares, and it expects to receive net cash proceeds equal to the number of shares underlying each agreement multiplied by the forward sale price if it fully physically settles them.
The company said it plans to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditure programs and repaying a portion of its commercial paper. It said it has no obligation to sell shares and that the offering will end on May 17, 2026, or earlier upon the other termination events.
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$500,000,000 Equity Distribution Agreement Announced
CenterPoint Energy said on January 10, 2024 that it entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement with 8 managers, including BofA Securities, under which it may issue and sell common stock with a par value of $0.01 per share, up to an aggregate gross sales price of $500,000,000, from time to time.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Sales Method and Commission Cap at 1%
The company said sales may be made under Rule 415 as an at-the-market offering, through the NYSE or NYSE Chicago, among other venues, at prevailing market prices. It said each manager will receive a commission of up to 1% of the gross sales price of shares it sells.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Forward Sale Agreement Structure and Settlement
CenterPoint Energy said it may enter into Forward Sale Agreements with Forward Purchasers. It said the Company will not initially receive proceeds from the Forward Sellers' sale of borrowed shares, and it expects to receive net cash proceeds equal to the number of shares underlying each agreement multiplied by the forward sale price if it fully physically settles them.
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Use of Net Proceeds and Offering Termination
The company said it plans to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditure programs and repaying a portion of its commercial paper. It said it has no obligation to sell shares and that the offering will end on May 17, 2026, or earlier upon the other termination events.
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