8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 15, 2017)

Filed February 15, 2017For Securities:ETR

Summary

Entergy Corporation (ETR) filed an 8-K on February 15, 2017, primarily to furnish its fourth quarter 2016 earnings release. This filing provides investors with the company's financial performance for the period. While the 8-K itself contains limited new information beyond referencing the attached press release, the Earnings Release (Exhibit 99.1) is the key document for understanding Entergy's operational and financial condition as reported at that time. Investors should review the furnished Earnings Release to assess Entergy's revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided for the upcoming periods. The filing emphasizes that the information is being "furnished, not filed," which is a standard disclosure practice for earnings releases under SEC rules, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal implications as a "filed" document but is still crucial for investor understanding of the company's reported results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entergy Corporation filed an 8-K on February 15, 2017, announcing fourth quarter 2016 results.
  • 2The primary content is the furnishing of a press release detailing operational and financial condition for Q4 2016.
  • 3The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.
  • 4The filing utilizes Items 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5Information is furnished, not filed, in accordance with SEC regulations for earnings releases.
  • 6Investors should refer to the attached Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial details and performance metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide investors with Entergy Corporation's financial and operational results for the fourth quarter of 2016, as detailed in their accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results and operational performance for the fourth quarter of 2016 are located in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing does not introduce new financial statements directly. Instead, it incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the company's reported results of operations and financial condition for the fourth quarter of 2016.

The designation 'furnished, not filed' means that while the information is made public and is important for investors, it does not carry the same legal liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed' with the SEC. However, it is still considered material information for investment decisions.