8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 17, 2006)

Filed October 17, 2006For Securities:ETR

Summary

This 8-K filing from Entergy Corporation, dated October 17, 2006, primarily serves to attach a press release announcing the company's financial results and related information. The filing itself doesn't contain new operational details but directs investors to the attached press release for their "Results of Operations and Financial Condition." Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for comprehensive information regarding Entergy's performance and financial standing as of that date. While the filing doesn't offer specific financial figures within the 8-K document itself, it also includes Exhibit 99.2, which addresses the "Uses and Usefulness of Non-GAAP Information." This suggests that the press release (Exhibit 99.1) likely contains a discussion of financial metrics that may not conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Entergy is providing context for their use and relevance to investors.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entergy Corporation filed an 8-K on October 17, 2006, to report financial results.
  • 2The primary content is an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the company's performance.
  • 3The filing is furnished, not filed, under Item 2.02, meaning it's for informational purposes.
  • 4Exhibit 99.2 provides a statement on the use and usefulness of Non-GAAP information.
  • 5Investors are directed to the exhibits for detailed financial results and commentary.
  • 6This filing serves as a notification mechanism for the release of important financial information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The actual financial results and commentary are contained within the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to access and review that exhibit for the specific details.

Exhibit 99.2 explains how Entergy Corporation uses and views the usefulness of financial metrics that are not prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This is important for investors to understand the context and potential differences when analyzing these non-GAAP measures, which are likely present in the financial results press release.

No, this 8-K filing is specifically focused on reporting "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" via an attached press release. It does not appear to contain separate announcements on new operational strategies or other material business developments beyond the financial results themselves.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it means the company is providing it for public disclosure but it does not carry the same legal liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act as information that is 'filed'. It's a common practice for releasing earnings information.