8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 16, 2008)

Filed October 16, 2008For Securities:ETR

Summary

Entergy Corporation (ETR) filed an 8-K on October 16, 2008, to announce its results of operations and financial condition. The filing incorporates by reference a press release issued on the same date, which provides the key financial and operational updates for investors. While the 8-K itself is brief, the attached press release is the primary source of detailed information regarding the company's performance during the reported period. Investors should carefully review the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial metrics, any revised guidance, and management's commentary on the factors influencing the company's results. The filing also includes a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP information (Exhibit 99.2), which is important for understanding how Entergy presents its financial performance beyond generally accepted accounting principles.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing on October 16, 2008, serves to announce Entergy Corporation's financial and operational results.
  • 2The primary information for investors is contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) attached to the 8-K.
  • 3The press release provides details on Entergy's results of operations and financial condition for the relevant period.
  • 4Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial figures and management's analysis.
  • 5Exhibit 99.2 offers clarification on the company's use of non-GAAP financial measures.
  • 6This filing is furnished, not filed, under Item 2.02, meaning it is for informational purposes and does not carry the same regulatory weight as a filed document.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by Entergy Corporation on October 16, 2008, is to officially announce its results of operations and financial condition, as detailed in an accompanying press release.

The detailed financial information and operational updates are primarily located in the press release issued by Entergy Corporation on October 16, 2008, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit.

Exhibit 99.2 is a statement explaining the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) information provided by Entergy. This is important for investors to understand how the company might present financial performance metrics that differ from standard accounting practices.

The information pertaining to results of operations and financial condition (Item 2.02) is being furnished, not filed, under this 8-K. This means it is provided for informational purposes and does not carry the same legal implications as information that is formally filed with the SEC.