UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date earliest event reported) November 5, 2007
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Commission |
Registrant, State of Incorporation, |
I.R.S. Employer |
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1-11299 |
ENTERGY CORPORATION |
72-1229752 |
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 5, 2007, Entergy Corporation ("Entergy") issued two public announcements, which are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto (the "Releases") and incorporated herein by reference, announcing its results of operations and financial condition for the third quarter 2007. The information in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 is being furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On November 5, 2007, Entergy issued the Releases, which are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto and incorporated herein by reference, announcing its results of operations and financial condition for the third quarter 2007. The information in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 is being furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01.
EEI Presentation
On November 6, 2007, Entergy's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, J. Wayne Leonard, will make a presentation at the Edison Electric Institute's Financial Conference. A copy of Mr. Leonard's presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.4 hereto and is being furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
Separation of Non-Utility Nuclear Business
On November 5, 2007, Entergy announced that its Board of Directors approved a plan to pursue a separation of its Non-Utility Nuclear business from Entergy into a separate publicly-traded company. The spin-off is expected to be tax-free to Entergy and its shareholders. Entergy is targeting the third quarter of 2008 for completion of the spin-off. The transaction is subject to certain conditions precedent, including regulatory approvals and the final approval of the Entergy Board of Directors.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 |
Release, dated November 5, 2007, issued by Entergy Corporation. |
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99.2 |
Release, dated November 5, 2007, issued by Entergy Corporation. |
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99.3 |
Statement on Uses and Usefulness of Non-GAAP Information |
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99.4 |
Presentation at the Edison Electric Institute's Financial Conference |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Entergy Corporation
By: /s/ Theodore H. Bunting, Jr.
Theodore H. Bunting, Jr.
Senior Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer
Dated: November 5, 2007