8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 25, 2005)

Filed April 25, 2005For Securities:ETR

Summary

Entergy Corporation filed an 8-K report on April 25, 2005, primarily to disclose its financial results and provide related information to investors. The report incorporates by reference two public earnings releases (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) and a slide presentation (Exhibit 99.3) given by the Chief Financial Officer. These documents detail Entergy's operational performance and financial condition for the period ending on that date. Investors should note that this filing is furnished, not filed, under Items 2.02 and 7.01 of the 8-K, indicating the information is for disclosure purposes under Regulation FD and not for formal SEC review as part of the filing. Entergy also included a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP information (Exhibit 99.4), which is crucial for investors to understand how the company presents its financial performance beyond standard accounting measures.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entergy Corporation issued an 8-K filing on April 25, 2005, announcing its financial results.
  • 2The filing includes two earnings releases (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) detailing financial performance and condition.
  • 3A slide presentation (Exhibit 99.3) by the CFO, Leo P. Denault, was also provided.
  • 4Entergy hosted an earnings conference call on April 25, 2005, accessible via webcast.
  • 5The information is furnished under Regulation FD, meaning it's for public disclosure and not filed for SEC review.
  • 6A statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP information (Exhibit 99.4) was included for clarity in financial analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Entergy Corporation's latest financial results and operational performance through accompanying earnings releases and a slide presentation. It also serves to inform investors about an upcoming earnings conference call.

No, the information, including the earnings releases and slide presentation, is being 'furnished,' not 'filed,' with the SEC under Items 2.02 and 7.01. This means the information is being provided for public disclosure under Regulation FD but has not undergone the formal review process typically associated with filed documents.

The detailed financial information is contained within the exhibits referenced in the 8-K, specifically Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 (the Earnings Releases) and Exhibit 99.3 (the slide presentation). These exhibits are incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.

Exhibit 99.4, a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP information, is important for investors. It helps them understand how Entergy uses financial metrics that are not prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and how these metrics should be interpreted in conjunction with GAAP-based financials.