CenterPoint Energy Launches New $1 Billion At-The-Market Equity Program

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CenterPoint Energy has initiated a new $1 billion At-The-Market equity program, replacing a smaller prior program, to fund capital expenditures and repay debt, which will result in potential dilution.

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• New $1 Billion At-The-Market Program

  CenterPoint Energy has entered into an equity distribution agreement to offer and sell up to $1 billion of common stock from time to time through an At-The-Market (ATM) program, including potential forward sale agreements.

• Replaces Prior ATM Program

  This new $1 billion ATM program terminates and replaces a prior ATM program that had approximately $84.9 million of common stock remaining unsold.

• Use of Proceeds

  Net proceeds from the offering will be used for general corporate purposes, including funding capital expenditure programs of operating subsidiaries and repaying borrowings under the commercial paper program.

• Potential Dilution

  The issuance of shares under this equity distribution agreement and any forward sale agreements may have a dilutive effect on the company's net income available to common shareholders per share.

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CenterPoint Energy has launched a new At-The-Market (ATM) equity program, allowing it to sell up to $1 billion in common stock over time. This program replaces a prior ATM program that had approximately $84.9 million remaining unsold. The proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, including funding the company's substantial capital expenditure programs and repaying debt. While this provides crucial capital for CenterPoint's long-term investment plans, it also introduces significant potential dilution for existing shareholders, representing a notable portion of the company's market capitalization. This follows the S-3ASR registration filed today, which set the stage for such an offering.