Summary
Entergy Corporation filed an 8-K on October 25, 2016, to announce its third-quarter 2016 financial results and operational performance. The core of this filing is the incorporation by reference of an earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) that details the company's performance for the period. Investors should note that this announcement is being furnished, not filed, under Items 2.02 and 7.01, meaning it provides forward-looking information and performance updates that are not subject to the same level of SEC scrutiny as a formal filing. A separate statement (Exhibit 99.2) addressing the use of non-GAAP financial measures is also included, which is important for understanding the metrics presented in the earnings release.
Key Highlights
- 1Entergy Corporation announced its third-quarter 2016 financial and operational results on October 25, 2016.
- 2The company's earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
- 3The information provided is furnished under Regulation FD and Item 2.02, not formally filed.
- 4A supporting document (Exhibit 99.2) clarifies the use of non-GAAP financial measures by Entergy.
- 5Investors should review the referenced earnings release for detailed performance metrics and operational updates for Q3 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce Entergy Corporation's financial results and operational performance for the third quarter of 2016, in accordance with regulatory requirements.
The detailed financial results are provided in the "Earnings Release" (Exhibit 99.1) which is incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing. You will need to access Exhibit 99.1 to view the specific performance data.
Information furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) is provided to inform investors about material events and financial performance but is not subject to the same liability provisions as formally "filed" documents. This allows companies to quickly disseminate important information.
This statement (Exhibit 99.2) is important because it explains how Entergy uses financial measures that do not conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Investors should refer to this statement to understand how these non-GAAP measures are calculated and why the company believes they are useful for analyzing its performance.