8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 5, 2012)

Filed November 5, 2012For Securities:ETR

Summary

Entergy Corporation filed an 8-K on November 5, 2012, to report its third-quarter 2012 financial results and operational performance. The filing primarily incorporates by reference two public announcements, designated as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, which contain the detailed earnings releases. Investors should refer to these attached exhibits for comprehensive information regarding the company's financial condition and results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. This report serves as the official dissemination of Entergy's Q3 2012 financial updates, adhering to regulatory requirements for disclosing material information. While the 8-K itself is brief, it directs stakeholders to the substantive earnings releases for key financial metrics, operational highlights, and forward-looking statements that would typically be of interest to investors. Investors are advised to review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for a thorough understanding of Entergy's performance during the period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entergy Corporation filed an 8-K on November 5, 2012, to report Q3 2012 results.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference two earnings releases (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2).
  • 3These earnings releases contain detailed results of operations and financial condition for the third quarter of 2012.
  • 4The report is furnished under Items 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5Exhibit 99.3 is a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP information, which may be relevant for analyzing the financial data presented in the earnings releases.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Entergy Corporation's financial results and financial condition for the third quarter of 2012. It serves to disseminate this information to the public and comply with SEC regulations.

The detailed financial information is provided in two public announcements, referred to as 'Earnings Releases,' which are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this 8-K filing. These exhibits are incorporated by reference and should be reviewed for the specifics of Entergy's Q3 2012 performance.

In this context, 'incorporated herein by reference' means that the content of Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 (the earnings releases) is legally considered part of the 8-K filing. Investors should treat the information in those exhibits as if it were directly stated within the 8-K itself.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial metrics or operational details. It serves as a cover document that directs investors to the attached earnings releases (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) for that detailed information. Investors need to access those exhibits.