Centerpoint Energy Resources Corp – Material Contracts Watch

from 10-Q 3 pages 1 Centerpoint Energy 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2009) Partial Termination Amendment for Symmetry Participants Whereas, Centerpoint Energy, Inc., a Texas Corporation (The “Company”), Maintains the Centerpoint Energy 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan, as Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2009 (The “Plan”); Whereas, Pursuant to Section 7.1 of the Plan, the Board of Directors of the Company (The “Board”) May Amend or Terminate the Plan at Any Time; Whereas, Certain Participants of the Plan (The “Symmetry Participants”) Experienced a Change in Control Event (As Defined in Treas. Reg. § 1.409a-3(i)(5)) on January 9, 2026 in Connection With the Sale of Symmetry Energy Solutions to Nextera Energy Resources, LLC (The “Symmetry Cic Event”); Whereas, the Company Desires to Irrevocably Terminate and Liquidate the Plan With Respect to Each Symmetry Participant in Accordance With Treas. Reg. § 1.409a-3(j)(4)(ix)(b); and Whereas, on July 15, 2026 (The “Approval Date”), the Board Approved Such Termination and Liquidation of the Plan, and This Amendment to the Plan, and Also Approved, With Respect to Each Symmetry Participant, the Termination and Liquidation of All Agreements, Methods, Programs and Other Arrangements Sponsored by the Company or an Affiliate Immediately After the Symmetry Cic Event Which Deferrals of Compensation Are, Together With Deferrals Under the Plan, Treated as Deferred Under a Single Plan Under Treas. Reg. § 1.409a-1(c)(2) So That All Symmetry Participants Are Required to Receive All Amounts of Compensation Deferred Under Such Terminated Agreements, Methods, Programs, and Other Arrangements Within 12 Months of the Approval Date; Now, Therefore, the Company Does Hereby Amend the Plan as Follows, Effective as of August 1, 2026 (The “Termination Date”)

from 10-Q 3 pages 1 Centerpoint Energy Savings Restoration Plan (Effective as of January 1, 2008) Partial Termination Amendment for Symmetry Participants Whereas, Centerpoint Energy, Inc., a Texas Corporation (The “Company”), Maintains the Centerpoint Energy Savings Restoration Plan, Effective as of January 1, 2008 (The “Plan”); Whereas, Pursuant to Section 6.2 of the Plan, the Board of Directors of the Company (The “Board”) May Amend or Terminate the Plan at Any Time; Whereas, Certain Participants of the Plan (The “Symmetry Participants”) Experienced a Change in Control Event (As Defined in Treas. Reg. § 1.409a-3(i)(5)) on January 9, 2026 in Connection With the Sale of Symmetry Energy Solutions to Nextera Energy Resources, LLC (The “Symmetry Cic Event”); Whereas, the Company Desires to Irrevocably Terminate and Liquidate the Plan With Respect to Each Symmetry Participant in Accordance With Treas. Reg. § 1.409a-3(j)(4)(ix)(b); and Whereas, on July 15, 2026 (The “Approval Date”), the Board Approved Such Termination and Liquidation of the Plan, and This Amendment to the Plan, and Also Approved, With Respect to Each Symmetry Participant, the Termination and Liquidation of All Agreements, Methods, Programs and Other Arrangements Sponsored by the Company or an Affiliate Immediately After the Symmetry Cic Event Which Deferrals of Compensation Are, Together With Deferrals Under the Plan, Treated as Deferred Under a Single Plan Under Treas. Reg. § 1.409a-1(c)(2) So That All Symmetry Participants Are Required to Receive All Amounts of Compensation Deferred Under Such Terminated Agreements, Methods, Programs, and Other Arrangements Within 12 Months of the Approval Date; Now, Therefore, the Company Does Hereby Amend the Plan as Follows, Effective as of August 1, 2026 (The “Termination Date”): 1. the Plan Is Hereby Irrevocably Terminated With Respect to Each Symmetry Participant

from 10-Q 3 pages 1 Centerpoint Energy Benefit Restoration Plan (Effective as of January 1, 2008) Partial Termination Amendment for Symmetry Participants Whereas, Centerpoint Energy, Inc., a Texas Corporation (The “Company”), Maintains the Centerpoint Energy Benefit Restoration Plan, Effective as of January 1, 2008 (The “Plan”); Whereas, Pursuant to Section 18 of the Plan, the Board of Directors of the Company (The “Board”) May Amend or Terminate the Plan at Any Time; Whereas, Certain Participants of the Plan (The “Symmetry Participants”) Experienced a Change in Control Event (As Defined in Treas. Reg. § 1.409a-3(i)(5)) on January 9, 2026 in Connection With the Sale of Symmetry Energy Solutions to Nextera Energy Resources, LLC (The “Symmetry Cic Event”); Whereas, the Company Desires to Irrevocably Terminate and Liquidate the Plan With Respect to Each Symmetry Participant in Accordance With Treas. Reg. § 1.409a-3(j)(4)(ix)(b); and Whereas, on July 15, 2026 (The “Approval Date”), the Board Approved Such Termination and Liquidation of the Plan, and This Amendment to the Plan, and Also Approved, With Respect to Each Symmetry Participant, the Termination and Liquidation of All Agreements, Methods, Programs and Other Arrangements Sponsored by the Company or an Affiliate Immediately After the Symmetry Cic Event Which Deferrals of Compensation Are, Together With Deferrals Under the Plan, Treated as Deferred Under a Single Plan Under Treas. Reg. § 1.409a-1(c)(2) So That All Symmetry Participants Are Required to Receive All Amounts of Compensation Deferred Under Such Terminated Agreements, Methods, Programs, and Other Arrangements Within 12 Months of the Approval Date; Now, Therefore, the Company Does Hereby Amend the Plan as Follows, Effective as of August 1, 2026 (The “Termination Date”): 1. the Plan Is Hereby Irrevocably Terminated With Respect to Each Symmetry Participant

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from 10-K 13 pages Material contract

from 10-Q/A 4 pages 1 Centerpoint Energy 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2009) Fifth Amendment Whereas, Centerpoint Energy, Inc., a Texas Corporation (The “Company”), Maintains the Centerpoint Energy 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan, as Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2009 and Thereafter Amended (The “Plan”); Whereas, Pursuant to Section 7.1 of the Plan, the Board of Directors of the Company May Amend or Terminate the Plan at Any Time; Whereas, the Company Heretofore Amended the Plan to Cease Deferrals of Compensation Under the Plan for Participation Years Beginning on or After January 1, 2023; Whereas, the Company Desires to Amend the Plan to (I) Resume Deferrals of Compensation Under the Plan for Participation Years Beginning on or After January 1, 2026 and (II) Designate the Employees Eligible to Participate in the Plan for Such Participation Years; and Now, Therefore, the Company Does Hereby Amend the Plan as Follows, Effective as of January 1, 2026: 1. Capitalized Terms Used but Not Defined Herein Shall Have the Meanings Set Forth in the Plan. 2. Notwithstanding Any Prior Amendment to the Plan, a Participant May Defer Compensation Under the Plan for Participation Years Beginning on or After January 1, 2026, Subject to the Terms of the Plan Without Regard to the Second Amendment to the Plan. for the Sake of Clarity, a Bonus That Qualifies as “Performance-Based Compensation” Under Code Section 409a(a)(4)(b) May Not Be Deferred Under the Plan if the Performance Period Ends Prior to January 1, 2026

from 8-K 4 pages 1 Centerpoint Energy 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2009) Fifth Amendment Whereas, Centerpoint Energy, Inc., a Texas Corporation (The “Company”), Maintains the Centerpoint Energy 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan, as Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2009 and Thereafter Amended (The “Plan”); Whereas, Pursuant to Section 7.1 of the Plan, the Board of Directors of the Company May Amend or Terminate the Plan at Any Time; Whereas, the Company Heretofore Amended the Plan to Cease Deferrals of Compensation Under the Plan for Participation Years Beginning on or After January 1, 2023; Whereas, the Company Desires to Amend the Plan to (I) Resume Deferrals of Compensation Under the Plan for Participation Years Beginning on or After January 1, 2026 and (II) Designate the Employees Eligible to Participate in the Plan for Such Participation Years; and Now, Therefore, the Company Does Hereby Amend the Plan as Follows, Effective as of January 1, 2026: 1. Capitalized Terms Used but Not Defined Herein Shall Have the Meanings Set Forth in the Plan. 2. Notwithstanding Any Prior Amendment to the Plan, a Participant May Defer Compensation Under the Plan for Participation Years Beginning on or After January 1, 2026, Subject to the Terms of the Plan Without Regard to the Second Amendment to the Plan. for the Sake of Clarity, a Bonus That Qualifies as “Performance-Based Compensation” Under Code Section 409a(a)(4)(b) May Not Be Deferred Under the Plan if the Performance Period Ends Prior to January 1, 2026

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from 8-K 26 pages Extension Agreement

from 10-Q 2 pages Vectren Corporation Nonqualifed Deferred Compensation Plan (Effective January 1, 2005) Partial Termination Amendment for Esg Participants

from 10-Q 2 pages Centerpoint Energy, Inc Change in Control Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective May 1, 2017) Third Amendment

from 10-K 10 pages Centerpoint Energy, Inc. 2022 Long Term Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement

from 10-K 11 pages Centerpoint Energy, Inc. 2022 Long Term Incentive Plan Performance Award Agreement for Officers and Director Employees January 1, 20xx – December 31, 20xx Performance Cycle

from 10-K 11 pages Centerpoint Energy, Inc. 2022 Long Term Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for Officers and Director Employees

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from 10-K 1 page July 1, 2002 Amendment to the Vectren Corporation Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan