8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 31, 2007)

Filed July 31, 2007For Securities:ETR

Summary

Entergy Corporation (ETR) filed an 8-K on July 31, 2007, to report its second quarter 2007 financial results and operational performance. The filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference two earnings releases (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) that detail the company's performance for the quarter. These releases also include financial and operational information for Entergy New Orleans, a subsidiary. The report's key function is to publicly disseminate the quarterly financial results in accordance with SEC regulations. Investors can find detailed financial figures, operational metrics, and potentially management's commentary on performance drivers and outlook within the referenced earnings releases. Additionally, the filing includes a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP information, which is important for investors to understand how the company presents its financial performance beyond standard accounting measures.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entergy Corporation filed an 8-K on July 31, 2007, to report its Q2 2007 financial results.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference two earnings releases (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2).
  • 3Results of operations and financial condition for Q2 2007 are disclosed.
  • 4Entergy New Orleans' Q2 2007 results are also included in the earnings releases.
  • 5The report is furnished under Items 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 6Exhibit 99.3 provides a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP information.
  • 7The filing serves to publicly disseminate material financial information in compliance with SEC rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Entergy Corporation's financial results and operational performance for the second quarter of 2007. It incorporates by reference two earnings releases that contain the detailed financial information.

The detailed financial results for Q2 2007 are provided in the earnings releases attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this 8-K filing. These exhibits are incorporated by reference into the report.

Yes, the earnings releases incorporated into this 8-K filing also disclose the results of operations for Entergy New Orleans for the second quarter of 2007.

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 the company uses financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and how these measures should be considered by investors.