CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) today announced the close of its previously announced sale of Miller Pipeline and Minnesota Limited to PowerTeam Services, LLC for $850 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The net proceeds of the sale will be used to repay a portion of outstanding CenterPoint Energy debt.
"The close of this transaction is a significant step in streamlining CenterPoint Energy's operations and driving our strategy of growing our core utility operations," said John W. Somerhalder II, interim president and CEO.
After the close of the sale, CenterPoint Energy consists of approximately 9,900 employees who continue to operate its utility businesses serving more than 7 million metered customers in Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas as well as its competitive energy businesses in more than 30 states.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is an energy delivery company with regulated utility businesses in eight states and a competitive energy businesses footprint in more than 30 states. Through its electric transmission & distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution businesses, the company serves more than 7 million metered customers in Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas. CenterPoint Energy's competitive energy businesses include natural gas marketing and energy-related services; energy efficiency and sustainability solutions; and owning and operating intrastate natural gas pipeline systems. As of December 31, 2019, the company owns nearly $35 billion in assets and also owns 53.7 percent of the common units representing limited partner interests in Enable Midstream Partners, LP, a publicly traded master limited partnership that owns, operates and develops strategically located natural gas and crude oil infrastructure assets. With approximately 9,900 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.
