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CenterPoint Energy entered into forward sale agreements with Bank of America, Mizuho Markets Americas and JPMorgan Chase Bank on May 27, 2025, covering a total of 21,621,622 shares of common stock at $0.01 par value.

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  1. CenterPoint Energy entered into forward sale agreements with Bank of America, Mizuho Markets Americas and JPMorgan Chase Bank on May 27, 2025, covering a total of 21,621,622 shares of common stock at $0.01 par value.

  2. The company said the forward sellers borrowed 21,621,622 shares of common stock from third parties and sold them to the underwriters under the underwriting agreement, and the underwriters were granted a 30-day option to buy up to 3,243,243 additional shares on the same terms.

  3. The company said it can set the settlement date for each agreement at its discretion on or before February 25, 2027. The initial forward sale price is $36.26 per share and is adjusted daily based on a floating interest rate factor and a specified amount.

  4. The company said it has the right to elect physical, net share or cash settlement for its obligations under the agreements, except in limited circumstances. It also said that in certain circumstances a forward purchaser may require early physical settlement, which could require the company to issue common stock and dilute earnings per share.

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3 Forward Sale Agreements Covering 21,621,622 Shares

CenterPoint Energy entered into forward sale agreements with Bank of America, Mizuho Markets Americas and JPMorgan Chase Bank on May 27, 2025, covering a total of 21,621,622 shares of common stock at $0.01 par value.

Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits

Underwriter Sale and 30-Day Additional Purchase Option

The company said the forward sellers borrowed 21,621,622 shares of common stock from third parties and sold them to the underwriters under the underwriting agreement, and the underwriters were granted a 30-day option to buy up to 3,243,243 additional shares on the same terms.

Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits

Settlement Deadline and Initial Forward Sale Price of $36.26

The company said it can set the settlement date for each agreement at its discretion on or before February 25, 2027. The initial forward sale price is $36.26 per share and is adjusted daily based on a floating interest rate factor and a specified amount.

Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits

Settlement Method Election and Forward Purchaser Early Settlement Right

The company said it has the right to elect physical, net share or cash settlement for its obligations under the agreements, except in limited circumstances. It also said that in certain circumstances a forward purchaser may require early physical settlement, which could require the company to issue common stock and dilute earnings per share.

Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits

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