CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLC

Not applicable.

Part II

This combined Form 10-K is filed separately by three registrants: CenterPoint Energy, Inc., CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.

As of February 13, 2026, CenterPoint Energy’s common stock was held by approximately 20,378 shareholders of record. CenterPoint Energy’s common stock is listed on the NYSE and NYSE Texas and is traded under the symbol “CNP.”

The amount of future cash dividends will be subject to determination based upon CenterPoint Energy’s financial condition and results of operations, future business prospects, any applicable contractual restrictions and other factors that the Board considers relevant and will be declared at the discretion of the Board. For further information on CenterPoint Energy’s dividends, see Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements.

Repurchases of Equity Securities

During the quarter ended December 31, 2025, none of CenterPoint Energy’s equity securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, were purchased by or on behalf of CenterPoint Energy or any “affiliated purchasers,” as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

As of February 13, 2026, all of Houston Electric’s 1,000 outstanding common shares were held by Utility Holding, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy.

CERC

As of February 13, 2026, all of CERC Corp.’s 1,000 outstanding shares of common stock were held by Utility Holding, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy.