8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 31, 2005)

Filed January 31, 2005For Securities:ETR

Summary

This 8-K filing by Entergy Corporation on January 31, 2005, primarily serves as a notification of earnings releases and an upcoming conference call. The company issued two public announcements detailing its financial results and operational performance. Investors are directed to these earnings releases, incorporated by reference, for the specifics of the company's performance during the reporting period. Furthermore, Entergy's senior management, including the CEO and CFO, hosted an earnings conference call on the same day to discuss the results and provide further insights. A slide presentation accompanying the call is also available. The company also provided a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP information, which is important for investors seeking to understand how Entergy frames its financial performance beyond standard accounting measures.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entergy Corporation filed an 8-K on January 31, 2005, to report on its financial results and condition.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference two public earnings releases (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) issued on January 31, 2005.
  • 3A senior management earnings conference call was scheduled for January 31, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. CDT.
  • 4A slide presentation (Exhibit 99.3) used during the conference call is attached to the filing.
  • 5The webcast of the conference call and the slide presentation were accessible via Entergy's corporate website.
  • 6A statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP information (Exhibit 99.4) was also provided, offering clarity on how the company presents financial metrics.
  • 7The information is being furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), indicating a focus on timely disclosure of material information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Entergy Corporation's financial results and condition through the issuance of two public earnings releases and to provide access to associated investor communications, including a conference call and slide presentation.

The detailed financial results are contained within the two earnings releases (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) which are incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing. These releases provide the specifics of Entergy's performance for the period.

The earnings conference call was hosted by Entergy's senior management team, including the Chief Executive Officer, J. Wayne Leoneard, and the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Leo P. Denault.

Exhibit 99.4, a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP information, is important for investors as it explains how Entergy utilizes financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This helps investors understand any non-GAAP metrics presented in the earnings releases and conference call.