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ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 2, 2015)

Filed November 2, 2015For Securities:ETR

Summary

Entergy Corporation (ETR) filed an 8-K on November 2, 2015, primarily to announce its third-quarter 2015 financial results. The filing incorporates by reference an earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the company's operational and financial performance for the period. Investors should refer to this earnings release for specific details on revenue, earnings per share, and other key financial metrics, as well as any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by management. This 8-K serves as a notification of the earnings announcement and does not contain new material information beyond what is presented in the attached earnings release. It's important for investors to review the accompanying financial disclosures to understand Entergy's performance, its position relative to expectations, and any factors that may influence future results. The filing also includes a statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP financial measures, which is standard practice for companies reporting financial results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entergy Corporation announced its third-quarter 2015 results via an earnings release filed on November 2, 2015.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily incorporates Exhibit 99.1, the company's official earnings release.
  • 3Investors can find detailed information on Q3 2015 operations and financial condition within the referenced earnings release.
  • 4The filing is furnished, not filed, meaning it's for informational purposes and does not trigger specific SEC disclosure requirements beyond announcing the results.
  • 5A statement on the uses and usefulness of non-GAAP financial measures (Exhibit 99.2) is also included, providing context for how Entergy presents its financial data.
  • 6The report focuses on reporting historical Q3 2015 results rather than introducing new strategic initiatives or material business events.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce Entergy Corporation's results of operations and financial condition for the third quarter of 2015, by incorporating its earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) into the filing.

The specific financial results, including revenue, earnings, and other operational details for the third quarter of 2015, are contained within the Earnings Release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The information in the earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) is being 'furnished', not 'filed', pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K. This means it is provided for informational purposes and is not subject to the liabilities associated with 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Exhibit 99.2 is a Statement on Uses and Usefulness of Non-GAAP Financial Measures. This document provides clarification on how Entergy uses and defines any non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial metrics presented in its earnings release, which is important for investors to understand the context of the reported numbers.