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EX-99.3 - EX-99.3 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP | h78710exv99w3.htm |
EX-99.4 - EX-99.4 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP | h78710exv99w4.htm |
EX-99.1 - EX-99.1 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP | h78710exv99w1.htm |
EX-99.2 - EX-99.2 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP | h78710exv99w2.htm |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 4, 2011
CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-13265 | 76-0511406 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer | ||
of incorporation) | Identification No.) |
1111 Louisiana | ||
Houston, Texas | 77002 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (713) 207-1111
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General
Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On January 4, 2011, CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. (CERC) issued the press releases
attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this Form 8-K relating to its offer and sale through a
private offering of $250 million aggregate principal amount of 4.50% senior notes due 2021 (2021
Notes) and $300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.85% senior notes due 2041.
Also on January 4, 2011, CERC issued the press releases attached as Exhibits 99.3 and 99.4 to
this Form 8-K relating to its offer to certain eligible holders to exchange $762 million principal
amount of its 7.875% senior notes due 2013 for a combination of 2021 Notes and cash.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The exhibits listed below are filed herewith.
(d) | Exhibits. | |
99.1 | Press Release dated January 4, 2011, announcing the sale of senior notes due 2021 and senior notes due 2041. | |
99.2 | Press Release dated January 4, 2011, announcing the pricing of the sale of 4.50% senior notes due 2021 and 5.85% senior notes due 2041. | |
99.3 | Press Release dated January 4, 2011, announcing the intent to commence the exchange offer for 7.875% senior notes due 2013. | |
99.4 | Press Release dated January 4, 2011, announcing the commencement of the exchange offer for 7.875% senior notes due 2013. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP. |
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Date: January 5, 2011 | By: | /s/ Walter L. Fitzgerald | ||
Walter L. Fitzgerald | ||||
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT | ||
NUMBER | EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION | |
99.1
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Press Release dated January 4, 2011, announcing the sale of senior notes due 2021 and senior notes due 2041. | |
99.2
|
Press Release dated January 4, 2011, announcing the pricing of the sale of 4.50% senior notes due 2021 and 5.85% senior notes due 2041. | |
99.3
|
Press Release dated January 4, 2011, announcing the intent to commence the exchange offer for 7.875% senior notes due 2013. | |
99.4
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Press Release dated January 4, 2011, announcing the commencement of the exchange offer for 7.875% senior notes due 2013. |