8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 22, 2009)

Filed January 22, 2009For Securities:ETR

Summary

Entergy Corporation (ETR) filed an 8-K on January 22, 2009, primarily to report its financial results and condition. The company issued a public announcement on the same date, the details of which are incorporated by reference. Investors should note that the information furnished in this report, including any exhibits, is being provided for informational purposes and is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The filing also includes a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP information, which is important for investors to understand how Entergy presents its financial performance outside of generally accepted accounting principles.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entergy Corporation released financial results and information on January 22, 2009, via a public announcement.
  • 2The announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 3Information furnished under Item 2.02 is for informational purposes and not filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 4The filing includes Exhibit 99.2, which details the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP financial information.
  • 5Investors should review the public announcement (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial and operational performance details.
  • 6Understanding the non-GAAP reconciliation is crucial for a complete picture of Entergy's financial condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Entergy Corporation's financial results and condition as of January 22, 2009, through a public announcement incorporated by reference.

Exhibit 99.1 is the public announcement issued by Entergy Corporation on January 22, 2009, which contains important information regarding the company's financial performance and condition. It is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.

Exhibit 99.2 is a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) information. This is important for investors to understand how Entergy might present financial metrics that differ from standard accounting rules, allowing for a more informed analysis of the company's performance.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02, including the exhibits, is being furnished, not filed. This means it is not subject to the liabilities associated with Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.