8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 24, 2011)

Filed January 24, 2011For Securities:ETR

Summary

Entergy Corporation (ETR) filed an 8-K on January 24, 2011, to report its financial results and condition. The core of this filing is the attached press release, which provides details on the company's performance. Investors should note that the information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not formally filed with the SEC, meaning it is not subject to the same level of liability. The accompanying exhibits, including a statement on Non-GAAP information, are also crucial for a complete understanding of the reported figures.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entergy Corporation released financial results and condition updates on January 24, 2011, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The primary information is contained within Exhibit 99.1, a press release issued by the company.
  • 3The filing incorporates information furnished under Item 2.02, which has specific disclosure requirements.
  • 4Exhibit 99.2 provides important context regarding the uses and usefulness of Non-GAAP financial information, which may be present in the results.
  • 5Investors are encouraged to review both the press release and the Non-GAAP statement for a comprehensive view of Entergy's financial position.
  • 6This 8-K serves as a timely update on the company's financial performance as of January 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Entergy Corporation's financial results and condition to the public and the SEC. It includes a press release detailing these results.

The information regarding results of operations and financial condition (Item 2.02) is being 'furnished', not 'filed'. This means it is not subject to the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act as 'filed' information.

Exhibit 99.1 is the public announcement (press release) dated January 24, 2011, containing Entergy's financial results. Exhibit 99.2 is a statement explaining the uses and usefulness of any Non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) information that may be presented in the financial results.

The actual financial numbers and performance details are primarily located within Exhibit 99.1, the press release issued by Entergy Corporation on January 24, 2011, which is attached to this 8-K filing.