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ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report (Aug 12, 2002)

Filed August 12, 2002For Securities:ETR

Summary

Entergy Corporation (ETR) filed a Form 8-K on August 12, 2002, primarily to disclose the filing of its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2002. Crucially, this 8-K includes certifications of the Form 10-Q by the Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officers of Entergy Corporation and its various subsidiaries, as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX). This action signifies Entergy's compliance with new regulatory requirements for executive accountability regarding financial reporting shortly after SOX was enacted. Investors should note that this filing does not contain new financial results or material business developments beyond what is included in the accompanying 10-Q. Instead, its significance lies in demonstrating the company's adherence to the enhanced disclosure and certification mandates imposed by SOX. The attached certifications, signed by key executives including J. Wayne Leonard (CEO) and Hugh T. McDonald (CFO) for Entergy Corporation, affirm the accuracy and completeness of the financial statements contained within the 10-Q.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, by Entergy Corporation and its subsidiaries.
  • 2Submission of executive certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  • 3Certifications are provided by the CEO and CFO of Entergy Corporation and its relevant operating companies.
  • 4This filing emphasizes Entergy's compliance with new SOX executive accountability requirements.
  • 5The information is furnished under Regulation FD and is not incorporated into registration statements.
  • 6Key executives signing certifications include J. Wayne Leonard and Hugh T. McDonald.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose that Entergy Corporation has filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2002. It also includes certifications from company executives as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain new financial results or material business updates. Its primary function is to document the filing of the Form 10-Q and provide the required executive certifications related to that report. Investors should refer to the accompanying Form 10-Q for detailed financial information.

The executive certifications are significant because they represent Entergy's compliance with the new requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which mandates that CEOs and CFOs personally attest to the accuracy and completeness of their company's financial reports. This demonstrates a heightened level of executive accountability for financial disclosures.

The filing includes certifications from Entergy Corporation itself, along with its subsidiaries: Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Gulf States, Inc., Entergy Louisiana, Inc., Entergy Mississippi, Inc., Entergy New Orleans, Inc., and System Energy Resources, Inc.