Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by CenterPoint Energy, Inc. on September 27, 2007. The filing addresses a significant change in executive leadership within the company's finance department.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the departure of a senior executive:
- James S. Brian, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (age 60), announced his intention to retire on November 30, 2007. He has served the company and its predecessors for over 30 years.
- Walter L. Fitzgerald, Vice President and Controller (age 50), will assume the duties of Chief Accounting Officer effective December 1, 2007. Mr. Fitzgerald has held his current position for the last six years.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary on financial performance, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to the announcement of the officer transition.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Confirm the exact retirement date of James S. Brian (November 30, 2007).
- Verify the effective start date for Walter L. Fitzgerald as Chief Accounting Officer (December 1, 2007).
- Review subsequent filings to ensure no disruption in financial reporting during the transition period.