8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 31, 2006)

Filed October 31, 2006For Securities:ETR

Summary

Entergy Corporation filed an 8-K on October 31, 2006, to report its financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2006. This filing primarily incorporates by reference two earnings releases, Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, which detail the company's performance and financial condition for the period. These releases contain information required under Regulation FD, ensuring all investors receive material company updates simultaneously. The report also includes a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP information as Exhibit 99.3. While the 8-K itself doesn't provide the detailed financial figures, it signals to investors that key operational and financial data for the third quarter of 2006 has been publicly disclosed through the attached earnings releases. Investors should review these exhibits for specific details on revenue, earnings, operational metrics, and any forward-looking guidance or significant events impacting Entergy's financial condition during the quarter.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entergy Corporation filed an 8-K on October 31, 2006, to report Q3 2006 results.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference two earnings releases (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) detailing the company's financial performance and condition for the third quarter of 2006.
  • 3Information is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 4The report indicates that material company information was simultaneously disseminated to all investors as required by Regulation FD.
  • 5Exhibit 99.3 provides a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP information, which is important for understanding financial metrics presented in the earnings releases.
  • 6Investors are directed to the attached earnings releases for the specific operational and financial data for Q3 2006.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Entergy Corporation's financial results and operational performance for the third quarter of 2006. It serves to incorporate by reference the detailed information provided in two accompanying earnings releases.

The specific financial results for Q3 2006 are not detailed within the 8-K filing itself. They are provided in the two earnings releases (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) that are attached to and incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.

The inclusion under Item 7.01 signifies that the earnings releases were issued in compliance with Regulation Fair Disclosure (FD). This means that Entergy simultaneously disseminated material, non-public information about its financial condition and results of operations to all investors, preventing selective disclosure.

Exhibit 99.3 contains a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) information. This is important for investors as it explains how Entergy uses and interprets financial metrics that may differ from standard GAAP reporting, allowing for a clearer understanding of the company's performance.