CenterPoint Energy amends charter to limit officer liability, facing opposition from ~40% of shareholder votes.

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    "excerpts": "At the annual meeting of the shareholders of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint Energy”) held on April 16, 2026 (the \"Annual Meeting\"), upon the recommendation of the Board of Directors of CenterPoint Energy (the “Board”), the shareholders of CenterPoint Energy approved the amendment and restatement of CenterPoint Energy's Articles of Incorporation (as amended and restated, the “Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation”) to provide for limited officer exculpation, as permitted by Texas law...",
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