The accompanying financial information regarding CenterPoint Energy and its subsidiaries should be read in conjunction with the company’s consolidated financial statements as well as management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, which are presented in the company’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Investors may request, without charge, the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2004, by writing or calling CenterPoint Energy Investor Services at 1-888-468-3020.