X0306 4 2019-04-22 0 0001130310 CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC CNP 0001644492 Liu Xia 1111 LOUISIANA HOUSTON TX 77002 0 1 0 0 EVP & Chief Financial Officer Common Stock 2019-04-22 4 A 0 35045 0.00 A 35045 D Reflects the award of restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the Issuer's Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). Includes (i) 12,500 time-based RSUs vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date and (ii) 12,500 time-based RSUs vesting on the second anniversary of the grant date. Reporting Person must continue to be an employee of Issuer from the grant date through the applicable vesting date. Additionally, includes 10,045 time-based RSUs vesting (a) in February 2022 if the Reporting Person continues to be an employee of Issuer from the grant date through the vesting date; (b) in the event of her earlier disability or death; or (c) on a pro-rata basis upon her earlier retirement unless she satisfies various conditions for full vesting. /s/ Vincent A. Mercaldi, Attorney-in-Fact 2019-04-23