Summary
Entergy Corporation (ETR) filed an 8-K on October 15, 2013, to announce its financial results. This filing primarily incorporates by reference a public announcement and a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP financial measures. Investors should refer to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance information for the period ending on or around October 15, 2013. The inclusion of a statement on non-GAAP measures (Exhibit 99.2) suggests that the company will be presenting financial figures that may differ from standard Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and investors should pay close attention to the reconciliation provided in the press release.
Key Highlights
- 1Entergy Corporation (ETR) released financial results on October 15, 2013, via an 8-K filing.
- 2The filing incorporates a public announcement (Exhibit 99.1) containing detailed financial results.
- 3A statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP financial measures (Exhibit 99.2) was also included.
- 4Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial performance data.
- 5The company's use of non-GAAP measures necessitates careful review of reconciliations to understand performance.
- 6The filing is considered furnished, not filed, for the purpose of Item 2.02.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce Entergy Corporation's financial results and condition, as detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Specific financial results and performance data for Entergy Corporation can be found in the press release dated October 15, 2013, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
Exhibit 99.2, a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP financial measures, is included to inform investors that the company may be presenting financial information that deviates from standard GAAP accounting. This exhibit helps investors understand how the company utilizes these alternative measures and their potential limitations.
For the purpose of Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibits, is being furnished, not filed. Investors should primarily rely on the detailed information within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) and be aware of the context provided by the non-GAAP measures exhibit.