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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8‑K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 14, 2017
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CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Texas | | 1-31447 | | 74-0694415 |
(State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer |
of incorporation) | | | | Identification No.) |
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| 1111 Louisiana | | | |
| Houston, Texas | | 77002 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 207-1111 |
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CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | | 1-13265 | | 76-0511406 |
(State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer |
of incorporation) | | | | Identification No.) |
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| 1111 Louisiana | | | |
| Houston, Texas | | 77002 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 207-1111 |
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Item 1.01. Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement.
Fifth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Enable Midstream Partners, LP
On November 14, 2017, Enable GP, LLC, the general partner of Enable Midstream Partners, LP (the “Partnership”), adopted the Fifth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership (the “Amended Partnership Agreement”) to implement certain changes to the Internal Revenue Code enacted by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 relating to partnership audit and adjustment procedures. The Amended Partnership Agreement also removes references to the subordinated units (all of which previously converted into common units) and related provisions. The Amended Partnership Agreement is effective as of November 14, 2017.
The foregoing description of the Amended Partnership Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Amended Partnership Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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EXHIBIT NUMBER | EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION |
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10.1 | |
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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.
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| CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. |
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Date: November 15, 2017 | By:/s/ Dana C. O'Brien |
| Dana C. O'Brien |
| Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
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.
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| CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP. |
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Date: November 15, 2017 | By:/s/ Dana C. O'Brien |
| Dana C. O'Brien |
| Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |