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ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 4, 2014)

Filed November 4, 2014For Securities:ETR

Summary

Entergy Corporation (ETR) filed an 8-K on November 4, 2014, to announce its third-quarter 2014 financial results. The filing primarily consists of the company's earnings releases, which provide details on its operational performance and financial condition for the period. Investors should note that the information presented in these earnings releases is furnished, not filed, meaning it is provided for informational purposes and not subject to the same stringent liability provisions as filed information. While the specific financial figures are not detailed in the 8-K itself, the earnings releases incorporated by reference would contain key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share (EPS), and other financial data. Investors should refer to Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for the precise financial outcomes and management's commentary on the quarter's performance. The inclusion of Exhibit 99.3, a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP financial measures, suggests that the company likely provided and discussed these alternative metrics in its earnings releases, which are important for a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance beyond standard GAAP reporting.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entergy Corporation announced its third-quarter 2014 financial results on November 4, 2014.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference two earnings releases (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) detailing the company's performance.
  • 3The information provided is furnished, not filed, under Items 2.02 and 7.01 of the 8-K.
  • 4Exhibit 99.3 provides details on the company's use of non-GAAP financial measures.
  • 5Investors need to consult the attached earnings releases for specific financial data and management commentary.
  • 6The filing serves as official notification of the company's quarterly financial performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Entergy Corporation's financial results for the third quarter of 2014. It incorporates the company's official earnings releases, which contain detailed financial performance information for the period.

The specific financial results, including revenue, earnings per share, and other key metrics, are detailed in the earnings releases attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this 8-K filing. These exhibits are incorporated by reference.

When information is furnished, it is provided to the SEC for informational purposes and is not subject to the same level of liability under federal securities laws as information that is filed. While it informs the public, it carries less legal risk for the company compared to filed documents.

Exhibit 99.3 is a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP financial measures. This indicates that Entergy likely used and discussed financial metrics that do not conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in its earnings releases, and this exhibit clarifies how the company uses and views these non-GAAP measures.