CenterPoint Energy prices $700 million of 5.950% junior subordinated notes due 2056
CenterPoint Energy entered an underwriting agreement on September 30, 2025 for a public offering of $700 million of 5.950% junior subordinated notes due 2056. The notes rank junior to existing and future senior debt, and the company may defer interest payments for up to 20 consecutive semi-annual periods, during which dividends and most capital stock payments would be restricted.
Key points
- Offering size: $700 million aggregate principal amount of Series D junior subordinated notes due April 1, 2056.
- Fixed 5.950% rate from October 2, 2025 to April 1, 2031, then resets every five years to the Five-Year Treasury Rate plus 2.223%, with a floor of 5.950%.
- Company may defer interest for up to 20 consecutive semi-annual periods; during deferral, dividends and capital stock repurchases are restricted.
- Underwriters include Barclays, Citigroup, MUFG, PNC and Truist; the offering is made under a Form S-3 registration statement.
The filing
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