CenterPoint Energy Closes $2.62B Sale of Ohio Gas Business to National Fuel
CNP is trading near its 52-week low of $36.37 (0.8% above the low).
Summary
CenterPoint Energy completed the $2.62 billion sale of its Ohio natural gas business to National Fuel Gas Company, receiving $1.42 billion in cash and a $1.20 billion seller note.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · CNP
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Ohio Gas Business Sale Closes
On October 1, 2026, the sale of Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio to National Fuel Gas Company closed for $2.62 billion.
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Cash and Seller Note Structure
The purchase price consists of $1.42 billion in cash paid at closing and a $1.20 billion promissory note bearing 6.50% interest, maturing September 30, 2027.
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Proceeds Fund Capital Plan
Proceeds will support the company's $66.7 billion 10-year capital plan focused on electric and natural gas infrastructure across its core regulated footprint.
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Portfolio Simplification
The divestiture removes approximately 335,000 Ohio metered customers and 5,900 miles of pipeline, concentrating CenterPoint on Texas, Indiana, and Minnesota operations.
Analysis · CNP · Energy & Transportation
The sale of Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio to National Fuel Gas Company closed on October 1, 2026, for $2.62 billion. CenterPoint Energy receives $1.42 billion in cash and a $1.20 billion seller note carrying 6.50% interest, maturing September 2027. Proceeds will fund the company's $66.7 billion 10-year capital plan. This divestiture marks a significant portfolio simplification, sharpening focus on the core Texas, Indiana, and Minnesota regulated utility footprint.
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At the time of this filing, CNP was trading at $36.65 on NYSE in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $24.2B. The 52-week trading range was $36.37 to $45.26. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.