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) July 29, 2008
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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 July 29, 2008, Entergy Corporation issued two public announcements, which are attached as exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto (the "Earnings Releases") and incorporated herein by reference, announcing its results of operations and financial condition for the second quarter 2008. The information in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 is being furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02.
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On November 3, 2007, the Board of Directors of Entergy Corporation approved a plan to pursue a separation of its non-utility nuclear business from Entergy's regulated utility business through a tax-free spin-off of Enexus Energy Corporation, which will hold Entergy's non-utility nuclear business. On July 29, 2008, Entergy Corporation announced that its Board of Directors had approved certain elements of the leadership structure and designated individuals who will fill key board and management roles at Enexus Energy Corporation. As a result of such approval, William A. Percy, II, a member of the Board of Directors of Entergy Corporation, is expected to be elected a director Enexus Energy Corporation and Richard J. Smith, President and Chief Operating Officer of Entergy Corporation, is expected to be named Chief Executive Officer and be elected a director of Enexus Corporation. Upon completion of the spin-off, Mr. Percy is expected to resign from the Board of Directors of Entergy Corporation and Mr. Smith is expected to resign from his position as President and Chief Operating Officer of Entergy Corporation.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On July 29, 2008, Entergy Corporation issued the Earnings 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 second quarter 2008. The information in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 is being furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 |
Release, dated July 29, 2008, issued by Entergy Corporation. |
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99.2 |
Release, dated July 29, 2008, issued by Entergy Corporation. |
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99.3 |
Statement on Uses and Usefulness of Non-GAAP Information |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have 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: July 29, 2008