8-KRegulation FD

ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jun 13, 2005)

Filed June 13, 2005For Securities:ETR

Summary

Entergy Corporation (ETR) filed a Form 8-K on June 13, 2005, to disclose that its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Leo P. Denault, would be participating in investor and analyst meetings on June 13 and 14, 2005. The primary purpose of this filing, under Regulation FD, was to inform the market that discussions during these meetings might include earnings guidance. Crucially, Entergy confirmed that there have been no changes to its previously issued 2005 earnings guidance. The company reiterated its expectation that earnings per share for the full year 2005 would fall within the lower end of the previously stated range of $4.60 to $4.85, as confirmed in their May 19, 2005, Investor Release. This confirmation is important for investors seeking clarity on the company's financial outlook amidst potential discussions about guidance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entergy Corporation participated in investor and analyst meetings on June 13-14, 2005.
  • 2CFO Leo P. Denault represented the company at these meetings.
  • 3Discussions during the meetings may have included earnings guidance.
  • 4The company explicitly confirmed no changes to its 2005 earnings guidance.
  • 5Reiterated 2005 earnings per share guidance is expected to be in the lower end of the $4.60 to $4.85 range.
  • 6The guidance was previously confirmed in an Investor Release dated May 19, 2005.
  • 7The filing was made under Regulation FD disclosure requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors and the market that Entergy Corporation's CFO would be participating in meetings with investors and analysts where earnings guidance might be discussed, in compliance with Regulation FD.

No, Entergy Corporation explicitly confirmed that there have been no changes to its current 2005 earnings guidance. The company reiterated its expectation that earnings per share would be at the lower end of the previously announced range of $4.60 to $4.85.

The 2005 earnings guidance was previously confirmed in Entergy Corporation's Investor Release dated May 19, 2005.

Leo P. Denault, Entergy Corporation's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, represented the company at the meetings.