CenterPoint Energy completed the acquisition of Vectren Corporation for $8.1bn.

CenterPoint Energy, a domestic energy delivery company that includes electric transmission and distribution, natural gas distribution and energy services operations, completed the acquisition of Vectren Corporation, an energy holding company headquartered in Evansville, for $8.1bn. "With CenterPoint Energy, we've found the right partner to begin the next chapter for Vectren and our family of companies. They share the same core values and dedication to the communities they serve, which is evidenced by the commitments they have made to our employees, philanthropic outreach, and Evansville, Ind., our home, where CenterPoint Energy will locate the newly combined company's natural gas utility operations headquarters. Together, we will be a stronger, more competitive company that will be well-positioned to continue to provide value for our stakeholders in the years to come," Carl L. Chapman, Vectren Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.