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CenterPoint Energy Reports Strong Second Quarter Results and Raises Full Year Earnings Guidance

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Filing of Form 10-Q for CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

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  • Filing of Form 10-Q for CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
    Today, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
  • A copy of that report is available on the companys website, under the Investors section.
  • CenterPoints management will host an earnings conference call on August 2, 2022, at 7:00 a.m. Central time / 8:00 a.m. Eastern time.
  • With approximately 8,900 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

2023 Mazda CX-5: Pricing and Packaging

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Newly developed special exterior premium paint colour, Rhodium White Metallic, introduced in North America on the 2023 CX-5

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  • Newly developed special exterior premium paint colour, Rhodium White Metallic, introduced in North America on the 2023 CX-5
    Mazda's unique Skyactiv-G 2.5L with Cylinder Deactivation now standard on all Mazda CX-5 models, helping enhance real-world fuel efficiency
    RICHMOND HILL, ON, July 26, 2022 /CNW/ -Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) announces pricing and packaging for the 2023 CX-5 the brand's best-selling vehicle in Canada.
  • For 2023, the CX-5 is available with an all-new Rhodium White Metallic exterior premium paint colour, complimenting Mazda's Kodo design.
  • For 2023, CX-5 models retain standard i-Activ all-wheel drive in Canada when they arrive in dealerships nationwide this fall.
  • The 2023 Mazda CX-5 will be available in eight configurations.

VertexOne Announces Successful Go-Live with True Electric LLC to Power Its Billing and EDI Operations

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

DALLAS, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VertexOne, the leading provider of enhanced software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for the utility and energy industry, today announced that on March 21, 2022, True Electric LLC successfully went live with the UtiliBill™ billing, customer information system (CIS) and electronic data interchange (EDI) solutions. This is an important step in True Electric's long-term success and competitive advantage in the Texas deregulated energy market.

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  • This is an important step in True Electric's long-term success and competitive advantage in the Texas deregulated energy market.
  • The swift migration of True Electric's customers onto these industry-leading platforms follows the organization's entrance into the ERCOT market in December 2020.
  • VertexOne's prescriptive and proven implementation approach was a key factor in True Electric's decision to partner with EC Infosystems, a VertexOne Company.
  • "True Electric is a leader in the evolving energy market and exemplary in running a cutting-edge organization, revolutionizing the customer experience.

CenterPoint Energy Announces Completion of VUHI Restructuring to Enable More Efficient Funding of Capital Investments for the Benefit of Customers

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Included in the transaction was a successful exchange of $302 million Vectren Utility Holdings, Inc. (VUHI) private placement notes for new private placements notes issued by CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. (CERC).

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  • Included in the transaction was a successful exchange of $302 million Vectren Utility Holdings, Inc. (VUHI) private placement notes for new private placements notes issued by CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. (CERC).
  • As a result, those entities will be financed through CERC going forward.
  • The greater scale and stronger credit profile of CERC should benefit our customers through lower future financing costs on an ongoing basis, resulting in anticipated customer savings over the long term.
  • With approximately 8,900 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Clario Extends Leadership in Real-World Data Collection through New Partnership with ActiGraph, a Leading Activity Tracking and Wearable Tech Company

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clario, a technology company that delivers the leading endpoint solutions for decentralized (DCT), hybrid and site-based clinical trials, today announced that it is partnering with ActiGraph, a pioneer and leading provider of activity-sensing wearable technology, to further expand its already broad evidence generation platform and portfolio of decentralization technologies. The partnership will help clinical trial sites and sponsors drive efficiency and accuracy while increasing convenience for study participants. Clario will offer ActiGraph technologies to its customers in addition to its suite of eCOA, Precision Motion, Cardiac Safety, Respiratory, Medical Imaging and Trial Enablement solutions.

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  • The partnership will help clinical trial sites and sponsors drive efficiency and accuracy while increasing convenience for study participants.
  • In contrast, ActiGraph's FDA-cleared, medical-grade platform captures objective, real-world biometric data related to physical activity, mobility, sedentary behavior and sleep.
  • Founded in 2004, ActiGraph is a leading wearable technology partner within the pharmaceutical and academic life science research industries.
  • Clario is a leading technology company that generates the richest clinical evidence in the industry for our pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device partners.

Apogee Launches Marketplace to Exceed Utility Goals and Enhance Customer Engagement

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

ATLANTA, May 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apogee Interactive, Inc. , a leader in digital engagement and customer communications strategy, announces utilities using their outbound communications platform Envoy will have access to a robust utility branded marketplace.

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  • ATLANTA, May 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apogee Interactive, Inc. , a leader in digital engagement and customer communications strategy, announces utilities using their outbound communications platform Envoy will have access to a robust utility branded marketplace.
  • Apogees marketplace is a quick and easy online store that helps utilities fulfill their energy efficiency goals and meet rebate incentives in a seamless customer experience.
  • Apogee Interactive, Inc. is a leading provider of customer engagement services for utilities, serving the energy industry since 1993.
  • Apogees customer engagement platform helps utilities establish ongoing digital relationships with customers, helping them engage and educate customers, reduce costs, achieve behavioral energy efficiency, and grow customer satisfaction.

Jars Ceramics Presents the Dashi Collection

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

New Castle, DE, May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jars Ceramics presents Dashi, a stoneware collection of eight bowls and three plates.

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  • New Castle, DE, May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jars Ceramics presents Dashi, a stoneware collection of eight bowls and three plates.
  • Each piece in the Dashi collection is entirely handmade.
  • Created by designer-ceramicist Pierre Casenove, the Dashi collection displays a rustic chic look that honors the raw material, starkness and the object in all its simplicity.
  • Each item in the Dashi collection is distinctive: neither quite the same, nor completely different.

USIC Recognized as CenterPoint Energy’s Locate Vendor of the Year for Indiana

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

USIC was presented CenterPoint Energys (CNP) 2021 Locate Vendor of the Year award for Indiana.

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  • USIC was presented CenterPoint Energys (CNP) 2021 Locate Vendor of the Year award for Indiana.
  • CNP provides electric transmission and distribution in Indiana and Texas, and power distribution in Indiana.
  • During the year, USIC achieved the lowest damage rate among the locate vendors serving CNP in Indiana, while performing over 240,000 locates.
  • At USIC, we strive to be the most trusted provider of the safest and highest quality locate services for every customer we serve, Chris Shepherd, USIC Senior Vice President, Operations, stated.

CenterPoint Energy Reports First Quarter Earnings Results and Reaffirms Full Year Guidance

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Despite that, non-GAAP EPS for the first quarter of 2022 was still flat to the comparable non-GAAP EPS results for the first quarter of 2021.

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  • Despite that, non-GAAP EPS for the first quarter of 2022 was still flat to the comparable non-GAAP EPS results for the first quarter of 2021.
  • We are on track to meet our $1.36-1.38 non-GAAP EPS guidance for the full year, including the $0.47 we reported for the first quarter of 2022.
  • In addition to presenting its financial results in accordance with GAAP, including presentation of income (loss) available to common shareholders and diluted earnings (loss) per share, CenterPoint Energy provides guidance based on non-GAAP income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share.
  • Management evaluates CenterPoint Energys financial performance in part based on non-GAAP income and non-GAAP earnings per share.

CenterPoint's Illustrative Mathematics Certified and EL Education Aligned Assessments Now Integrated with Kiddom’s High-Quality Digital Curriculum to Support Learning and Instruction

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

The partnership will provide educators and students with instant access to high-quality assessments aligned to the curriculum already being used in their classrooms.

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  • The partnership will provide educators and students with instant access to high-quality assessments aligned to the curriculum already being used in their classrooms.
  • Kiddom supports aligned instructional models by connecting curriculum, instruction, and assessment onto one platform, which fits nicely with CenterPoints larger mission of building aligned education systems.
  • With Kiddom now hosting CenterPoints IM certified and EL Education interim assessments, students and educators are provided with expanded access to high-quality curriculum-aligned assessments that align with Kiddoms digitized curriculum.
  • Personalized student support: Kiddom provides personalized support for student learning journeys, allowing teachers to differentiate learning for students and prioritize equity in classroom instruction and assessment.