8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 29, 2014)

Filed July 29, 2014For Securities:ETR

Summary

Entergy Corporation (ETR) filed an 8-K on July 29, 2014, to report its financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2014. The report primarily consists of information from two public announcements, incorporated by reference as exhibits, which detailed the company's performance during the period. This filing serves as a key communication channel for investors to understand Entergy's quarterly earnings and financial standing. Investors should note that the information furnished in this 8-K, particularly regarding the Q2 2014 results, is being provided for informational purposes and is not being officially filed with the SEC. The company also provided a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP financial measures, which is important for investors to consider when interpreting the reported results, as these measures may differ from standard GAAP reporting.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entergy Corporation announced its second quarter 2014 financial and operational results on July 29, 2014.
  • 2The announcement was made via two public press releases, attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
  • 3The information is being furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 4The earnings releases are incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 5Exhibit 99.3 provides a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP financial measures employed by the company.
  • 6This filing allows investors to access the latest quarterly performance data directly from the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide investors with Entergy Corporation's financial results and operational performance for the second quarter of 2014, as communicated through their public earnings releases.

The financial results and information presented in the earnings releases (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) are being furnished, not filed, with the SEC. This means they are provided for informational purposes but do not carry the same legal implications as 'filed' information.

The detailed financial results for the second quarter of 2014 are contained within the two public announcements, Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, which are attached to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

Exhibit 99.3 provides important context for investors by explaining the company's use of non-GAAP financial measures. This helps investors understand how these measures are calculated and why Entergy believes they are useful in evaluating the company's performance, which may differ from standard Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).