8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 21, 2010)

Filed October 21, 2010For Securities:ETR

Summary

Entergy Corporation filed an 8-K on October 21, 2010, to report its financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2010. The report primarily incorporates by reference two public announcements (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) that detail the company's performance during the quarter. This filing serves as the official notification to investors regarding the company's operational and financial condition as of that date. Investors reviewing this filing should pay close attention to the content of the attached earnings releases, as they contain the core financial data and management commentary. While the 8-K itself is a procedural document, the incorporated exhibits provide the substance of Entergy's third-quarter performance, including key financial metrics, operational achievements, and any forward-looking statements or guidance the company may have provided. An additional exhibit (99.3) is included to clarify the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP information, which is a common practice in financial reporting and important for investors to understand when evaluating performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entergy Corporation reported its third-quarter 2010 results on October 21, 2010, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference two public earnings releases (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2).
  • 3These exhibits contain detailed information on Entergy's results of operations and financial condition for Q3 2010.
  • 4The filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5Exhibit 99.3 provides a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP financial information.
  • 6Investors need to refer to the attached earnings releases for specific financial performance details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Entergy Corporation's financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2010. It incorporates by reference two earnings releases that contain the detailed performance information.

The specific financial results are detailed in the earnings releases attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this 8-K filing. These exhibits are incorporated by reference and contain the substance of Entergy's Q3 2010 performance.

Exhibit 99.3 is a statement that explains how Entergy Corporation uses non-GAAP financial information and why it is considered useful for investors. This is important for understanding the company's reported figures, as some may not conform to GAAP standards.

Based on the provided content, this 8-K filing primarily focuses on the disclosure of third-quarter financial and operational results. It does not explicitly mention any other significant business developments or material events beyond the earnings announcement itself.