X0306 4 2015-02-26 0 0001130310 CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC CNP 0001526616 Bridge Tracy B 1111 LOUISIANA HOUSTON TX 77002 0 1 0 0 Exec VP - Div Pres Common Stock 2015-02-26 4 A 0 5445 0.00 A 44979 D Common Stock 2015-02-26 4 F 0 1492 21.02 D 43487 D Common Stock 6287 I By Savings Plan Vesting of performance shares awarded in 2012 under the Issuer's Long-term Incentive Plan. Shares withheld for taxes upon vesting of performance shares. Total includes (i) 7,800 time-based restricted stock units previously awarded under the Issuer's Long-term Incentive Plan and vesting in February 2017 and (ii) 9,770 time-based restricted stock units previously awarded under the Issuer's Long-term Incentive Plan and vesting in February 2018. Each award shall vest if the Reporting Person continues to be an employee of Issuer from the grant date through the vesting date and on a pro-rata basis in the event of his earlier retirement, disability or death. Equivalent shares held in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Savings Plan as of 1/31/2015. Vincent A. Mercaldi Attorney-in-Fact 2015-03-02