Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by CenterPoint Energy, Inc. and its affiliated entities (CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.) on August 15, 2022. The report addresses corporate governance changes regarding the departure and appointment of senior accounting officers.
Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity data. The document is limited to reporting personnel changes and does not provide a clear value for any financial metric.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the departure of Ms. Stacey L. Peterson as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective August 15, 2022. The filing explicitly states the departure was not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, controls, or financial disclosures. Concurrently, Ms. Kara Gostenhofer Ryan was appointed Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective the same date.
Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary
Management commentary confirms that Ms. Ryan's appointment was not pursuant to any specific agreement and that there are no changes to her compensation arrangements. The filing notes no family relationships between Ms. Ryan and directors or officers, and no reportable transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. No new risks, contingencies, or unusual items were disclosed in this report.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Ms. Stacey L. Peterson departed as Chief Accounting Officer on August 15, 2022, with no reported disagreement on accounting matters.
- Ms. Kara Gostenhofer Ryan, a CPA with prior internal experience at the company, was appointed as the new Chief Accounting Officer.
- The filing covers three registrants: CenterPoint Energy, Inc., CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, and CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
- No financial performance data or guidance is included in this specific 8-K filing.