# CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) — capital_raise/public_offering [announced]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_03890b9858fc6db975c5 · retrieved 2026-08-11T16:13:20.457Z

## Overview
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is an electric and gas utility company providing energy services in Texas and other jurisdictions.

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. entered into an underwriting agreement on July 30, 2026 with Mizuho Securities USA LLC, PNC Capital Markets LLC, Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., TD Securities (USA) LLC, and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. to underwrite a public offering of $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.400% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes, Series E, due 2058. The Notes will bear interest at 6.400% per annum from August 3, 2026 through August 15, 2033, and thereafter will reset every five years to the Five-Year Treasury Rate plus 1.885%, with a floor of 6.400%. Interest accrues from August 3, 2026 and is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15, beginning February 15, 2027. The Notes mature on August 15, 2058 and rank junior to the Company's Senior Indebtedness. The Company may defer interest payments for up to 20 consecutive semi-annual periods, and may redeem the Notes at par on or after August 15, 2033 or 90 days prior to that date, or upon certain tax or rating agency events.

## Terms
- Counterparty: Mizuho Securities USA LLC, PNC Capital Markets LLC, Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., TD Securities (USA) LLC, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and other underwriters · Deal value: $700.0M · Consideration: cash

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-07-31 · Expected close 2026-08-03

## Timeline
- 2026-07-31 · 8-K (0001104659-26-089263): 8-K - CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC — *CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is an electric and gas utility company providing energy services in Texas and other jurisdictions.* CenterPoint Energy, Inc. entered into an underwriting agreement on July 30, 2026 with Mizuho Securities USA LLC, PNC Capital Markets LLC, Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., TD Securities (USA) LLC, and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. to underwrite a public offering of $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.400% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes, Series E, due 2058. The Notes will bear interest at 6.400% per annum from August 3, 2026 through August 15, 2033, and thereafter will reset every five years to the Five-Year Treasury Rate plus 1.885%, with a floor of 6.400%. Interest accrues from August 3, 2026 and is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15, beginning February 15, 2027. The Notes mature on August 15, 2058 and rank junior to the Company's Senior Indebtedness. The Company may defer interest payments for up to 20 consecutive semi-annual periods, and may redeem the Notes at par on or after August 15, 2033 or 90 days prior to that date, or upon certain tax or rating agency events.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130310/0001104659-26-089263.txt

## Citations
- 0001104659-26-089263 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000110465926089263