CenterPoint Energy 8-K披露外部系统遭入侵、部分客户个人信息被未授权获取，公司称服务未受影响且预计不会造成重大财务影响

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UNITED STATES
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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
September 14, 2026
Registrant, State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation or Organization
Commission file number
Address of Principal Executive Offices, Zip Code
and Telephone Number
I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.
1-31447
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
74-0694415
(a
Texas
corporation)
1111 Louisiana Street
Houston
Texas
77002
(
713
)
207-1111
1-3187
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC
22-3865106
(a
Texas
limited liability company)
1111 Louisiana Street
Houston
Texas
77002
(
713
)
207-1111
1-3265
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
76-0511406
(a
Delaware
corporation)
1111 Louisiana Street
Houston
Texas
77002
(
713
)
207-1111
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Registrants
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
CNP
The New York Stock Exchange
NYSE Texas
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC
6.95% General Mortgage Bonds due 2033
n/a
The New York Stock Exchange
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
6.625% Senior Notes due 2037
n/a
The New York Stock Exchange
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
In
September 2026,
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) became aware of an online post by a third party claiming
to have obtained a data set containing certain of the Company’s customer information. Upon becoming aware of the post, the Company promptly took action and activated its cybersecurity incident response
protocols, initiated an investigation with the assistance of third-party cybersecurity experts, and took steps to further protect
the Company’s systems.
The Company’s delivery of electric and gas services has not been
impacted and remains operational and undisrupted. As of the date of this filing, the Company does not believe it is reasonably likely
that there will be a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
While the investigation remains ongoing, the Company has determined
that an unauthorized third party obtained personal information relating to a portion of the Company’s customers through one of the
Company’s external facing systems (the “Incident”). The Company is continuing to work with third-party experts to determine
the scope of customers and personal information affected by the Incident and intends to notify affected customers and regulatory authorities
as required by applicable law. The Company reported the matter to law enforcement authorities and has notified certain regulatory authorities
of the issue.
The Company has incurred, and expects to continue to incur, certain
expenses related to the Incident and its response to the Incident. The Company maintains customary cybersecurity insurance coverage and
believes this insurance will offset related costs.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Current Report”)
may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange
Act. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Current Report are forward-looking statements made in good
faith by us and are intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. When used in this Current Report, the words “continue,” “may,” “potential,” “will”
or other similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions
of management which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual events
and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation
and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
except as required by securities and other applicable laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our expectations
regarding any impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations, the timing and nature of expenses in connection
with the Incident, availability of insurance and potential impact on customers and the Company. Each forward-looking statement contained
in this Current Report speaks only as of the date of this report. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those indicated by the provided forward-looking information include risks and uncertainties relating to (1) the timing and nature
of any remediation expenses incurred in connection with the Incident, (2) the availability of cybersecurity insurance proceeds, (3) the
extent of regulatory compliance obligations, (4) the risk that the scope of the Incident is greater than initially expected and (5) other
factors discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the Company’s Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026 and other reports the Company may file from time to time
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits
.
Exhibit Number
Exhibit Description
104
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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, INC.
Date: September 14, 2026
By:
/s/ Russell K. Wright
Russell K. Wright
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC.
Date: September 14, 2026
By:
/s/ Russell K. Wright
Russell K. Wright
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP.
Date: September 14, 2026
By:
/s/ Russell K. Wright
Russell K. Wright
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer