8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 18, 2007)

Filed January 18, 2007For Securities:ETR

Summary

Entergy Corporation (ETR) filed an 8-K on January 18, 2007, primarily to report its financial results and condition. The filing incorporates by reference a press release issued on the same date, which contains the key financial and operational updates for investors. Investors should review this press release for detailed segment performance, earnings per share (EPS) figures, and any forward-looking statements regarding the company's outlook. The report also includes a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP information. This indicates that the company may be presenting certain financial metrics that are not prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Investors should pay close attention to this disclosure to understand how these non-GAAP measures are defined and reconciled to GAAP, as they may differ from standard accounting practices and could influence the interpretation of the company's financial health and performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entergy Corporation filed an 8-K on January 18, 2007, announcing financial results.
  • 2The primary information is contained in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3The press release provides details on the company's financial condition and operations.
  • 4A separate exhibit (Exhibit 99.2) addresses the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP information.
  • 5Investors are advised to review the incorporated press release for specific financial figures and performance metrics.
  • 6The filing is furnished, not filed, under Item 2.02, meaning it's for informational purposes and not subject to full SEC liability.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by Entergy Corporation is to announce and provide information regarding its financial results and condition. This is achieved by incorporating a press release issued on January 18, 2007.

The detailed financial results and operational updates are primarily contained in the press release dated January 18, 2007, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

The statement on Non-GAAP Information (Exhibit 99.2) is important because it explains how Entergy uses and presents financial metrics that may not conform to standard accounting principles. Investors should carefully review this to understand how these alternative measures are defined and reconciled to GAAP, as they can provide a different perspective on the company's performance.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 of this 8-K, including the press release, is being provided for informational purposes and is not considered 'filed' in the same sense as other SEC filings. This means it is not subject to the same level of liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.