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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
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Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on April 28, 2016.
CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.
BROADRIDGE CORPORATE ISSUER SOLUTIONS
P.O. BOX 1342
BRENTWOOD,
NY 11717
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Meeting Information |
| Meeting
Type: Annual Meeting |
| For
holders as of: March 3, 2016 |
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Date: April 28, 2016 Time: 9:00 AM Central Time |
| Location:
Auditorium |
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1111 Louisiana Street |
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Houston, Texas 77002 |
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:
Nominees:
The Board of Directors
recommends you vote FOR proposals 2, 3 and 4:
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Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for 2016. |
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Approve the advisory resolution on executive compensation. |
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Ratify the amendment to CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s Bylaws to designate an exclusive forum for certain legal actions.
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