8-KShareholder Matters

ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (Jun 27, 2013)

Filed June 27, 2013For Securities:ETR

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Entergy Corporation's subsidiaries (Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Mississippi, Inc., Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C., Entergy New Orleans, Inc., and Entergy Louisiana, LLC) reports on the election of directors for each respective entity. On various dates in June 2013, the sole stockholder or member of these subsidiaries elected new directors through written consent, rather than holding formal meetings. For investors, this filing confirms the composition of the boards of these key operating subsidiaries. While the names of some directors appear across multiple entities, indicating potential central oversight or shared governance, the specific changes in directorships for each subsidiary are detailed. This information is generally routine but important for understanding corporate governance and the individuals responsible for overseeing operations within each specific jurisdiction or entity.

Key Highlights

  • 1The filing concerns the election of directors for five Entergy subsidiaries: Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Mississippi, Inc., Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C., Entergy New Orleans, Inc., and Entergy Louisiana, LLC.
  • 2Director elections for most subsidiaries occurred on June 21, 2013, with Entergy New Orleans' election on June 24, 2013.
  • 3All elections were conducted via written consent of the sole stockholder/member, bypassing the need for a formal meeting.
  • 4Several directors, including Theodore H. Bunting, Jr., Andrew S. Marsh, and Mark T. Savoff, were elected to the boards of multiple subsidiaries, suggesting a coordinated governance structure.
  • 5Hugh T. McDonald and Mark T. Savoff were elected as directors of Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
  • 6Phillip R. May, Jr., was elected as a director for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. and Entergy Louisiana, LLC.
  • 7Haley R. Fisackerly was elected as a director for Entergy Mississippi, Inc.
  • 8Charles L. Rice, Jr., was elected as a director for Entergy New Orleans, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to report the election of directors for five Entergy Corporation subsidiaries: Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Mississippi, Inc., Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C., Entergy New Orleans, Inc., and Entergy Louisiana, LLC.

The directors for each subsidiary were elected through a written consent of the sole stockholder or member, which is a method that allows for corporate actions to be taken without the necessity of a formal meeting.

The filing details the specific directors elected for each subsidiary on their respective dates. Investors should review the list of elected directors for each entity to identify any changes or continuity in board membership that might be significant to the specific operations or governance of that subsidiary.

The election of directors is a standard corporate governance event and typically does not have a direct, immediate material impact on the overall financial performance of Entergy Corporation. However, the effectiveness and decisions of these boards are crucial for the long-term operational and financial health of their respective subsidiaries.