8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 11, 2014)

Filed February 11, 2014For Securities:ETR

Summary

Entergy Corporation (ETR) filed an 8-K on February 11, 2014, to announce its fourth quarter and full-year 2013 financial results. The primary purpose of the filing was to furnish the company's earnings releases, which were provided to the public on the same day. Investors should refer to these attached exhibits (99.1 and 99.2) for the detailed financial performance data, as the 8-K itself largely incorporates these external announcements. The filing does not contain new operational or strategic details beyond what was presented in the earnings releases. It also includes Exhibit 99.3, a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP financial measures, which is standard practice for companies reporting financial results that include such metrics. Investors should consult the earnings releases for specifics on revenue, earnings per share, guidance, and any other key performance indicators discussed.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entergy Corporation announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2013 financial results on February 11, 2014.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates two public earnings releases (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) by reference.
  • 3The information furnished is not being filed under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations) or Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) in a way that would require new disclosures beyond the earnings releases.
  • 4Investors are directed to the attached earnings releases for comprehensive details on financial performance.
  • 5A statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP financial measures (Exhibit 99.3) is included.
  • 6The filing serves primarily as a public record of the earnings announcements made by Entergy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide public access to Entergy Corporation's earnings releases for the fourth quarter and full year 2013, which were issued on February 11, 2014. The earnings releases (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) contain the detailed financial results.

The detailed financial results are contained within the earnings releases attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this 8-K filing. These exhibits are incorporated by reference and should be reviewed for specific financial performance data, including revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking guidance.

This 8-K filing primarily serves to furnish the company's earnings releases. It does not appear to contain new strategic information or operational updates beyond what was disclosed in those public announcements. Investors should refer to the earnings releases themselves for discussions on the company's performance and outlook.

Exhibit 99.3 is a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP financial measures. This is a common exhibit included by companies to explain how they use and why they believe non-GAAP financial metrics are helpful for investors, especially when these are presented alongside GAAP results.