8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 19, 2011)

Filed April 19, 2011For Securities:ETR

Summary

Entergy Corporation (ETR) filed an 8-K on April 19, 2011, to report its first quarter 2011 financial results. The filing includes a press release detailing the company's performance and a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP information. Investors should pay close attention to the specific financial metrics and operational updates provided in the attached press release to understand Entergy's performance and outlook. The primary focus of this 8-K is the disclosure of the company's quarterly earnings and any significant financial developments that occurred during the period. The reference to non-GAAP information suggests that the company may be presenting certain financial measures that are not in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and investors should review the accompanying explanation to understand how these measures are calculated and why they are considered useful by management.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entergy Corporation filed an 8-K on April 19, 2011, to announce its first quarter 2011 financial and operational results.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) issued by the company on the same date.
  • 3A statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP information (Exhibit 99.2) is also included, indicating the potential use of such metrics in the financial reporting.
  • 4Investors are directed to the press release for detailed financial performance and operational insights for the first quarter of 2011.
  • 5The report serves as a mechanism for timely disclosure of material information regarding the company's financial condition and results of operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Entergy Corporation's financial results and operational condition for the first quarter of 2011, as announced in their press release dated April 19, 2011.

The detailed financial results and operational updates are provided in the press release issued by Entergy Corporation on April 19, 2011, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This statement (Exhibit 99.2) explains how Entergy Corporation uses and considers useful certain financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Investors should review this to understand the context and calculation of any non-GAAP metrics presented in the financial results.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain new financial statements. It incorporates by reference a press release that likely contains summarized financial information and potentially discusses the company's financial condition and results of operations. Full audited financial statements are typically provided in quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) reports.