UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

 

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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

  
 

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 20072008

 

OR

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13
OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

  
 

For the transition period from ____________ to ____________


Commission
File Number

Registrant, State of Incorporation, Address of
Principal Executive Offices, Telephone Number, and
IRS Employer Identification No.

 


Commission
File Number

Registrant, State of Incorporation, Address of
Principal Executive Offices, Telephone Number, and
IRS Employer Identification No.

1-11299

ENTERGY CORPORATION
(a Delaware corporation)
639 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LALouisiana 70113
Telephone (504) 576-4000
72-1229752

 

1-31508

ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.
(a Mississippi corporation)
308 East Pearl Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
Telephone (601) 368-5000
64-0205830

     
     

1-10764

ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
(an Arkansas corporation)
425 West Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Telephone (501) 377-4000
71-0005900

 

0-5807

ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
(a Louisiana corporation)
1600 Perdido Street, Building 529
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Telephone (504) 670-3620670-3700
72-0273040

     
     

1-27031333-148557

ENTERGY GULF STATES INC.LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
(a Texas corporation)Louisiana limited liability company)
350 Pine Street446 North Boulevard
Beaumont, Texas 77701Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Telephone (409) 838-6631(800) 368-3749
74-0662730

 

1-9067

SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
(an Arkansas corporation)
Echelon One
1340 Echelon Parkway
Jackson, Mississippi 39213
Telephone (601) 368-5000
72-0752777

     
     

1-32718

ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC
(a Texas limited liability company)
446 North Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LALouisiana 70802
Telephone (225) 381-5868
75-3206126

   
     

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yesþ Noo

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.smaller reporting company. See definitionthe definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and large accelerated filer""smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act.Act of 1934.

 

Large
accelerated
filer

 



Accelerated filer

 


Non-accelerated filer

Smaller
reporting
company

Entergy Corporation

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Entergy Arkansas, Inc.

    

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Entergy Gulf States Inc.Louisiana, L.L.C.

    

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Entergy Louisiana, LLC

    

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Entergy Mississippi, Inc.

    

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Entergy New Orleans, Inc.

    

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System Energy Resources, Inc.

    

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrants are shell companies (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yeso Noþ

Common Stock Outstanding

 

Outstanding at April 30, 20072008

Entergy Corporation

($0.01 par value)

197,264,890191,503,280

Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Gulf States Inc.Louisiana, L.L.C., Entergy Louisiana, LLC, Entergy Mississippi, Inc., Entergy New Orleans, Inc., and System Energy Resources, Inc. separately file this combined Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Information contained herein relating to any individual company is filed by such company on its own behalf. Each company reports herein only as to itself and makes no other representations whatsoever as to any other company. This combined Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q supplements and updates the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the calendar year ended December 31, 2006,2007, filed by the individual registrants with the SEC, and should be read in conjunction therewith.

ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
March 31, 20072008

 

Page Number

  

Definitions

1

Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries

 
 

Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis

 
  

Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane RitaPlan to Pursue Separation of Non-Utility Nuclear

43

  

Results of Operations

6

  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

89

  

Significant Factors and Known Trends

1112

  

Critical Accounting Estimates

1415

  

New Accounting Pronouncements

1415

 

Consolidated Statements of Income

16

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

18

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

20

 

Consolidated Statements of Retained Earnings, Comprehensive Income, and
Paid-In Capital

22

 

Selected Operating Results

23

Notes to Financial Statements

24

Part I. Item 4. Controls and Procedures

3940

Entergy Arkansas, Inc.

 
 

Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis

 
  

Results of Operations

4041

  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

4243

  

Significant Factors and Known Trends

4344

  

Critical Accounting Estimates

4445

  

New Accounting Pronouncements

4445

 

Income Statements

4546

 

Statements of Cash Flows

47

 

Balance Sheets

48

 

Selected Operating Results

50

Entergy Gulf States Inc.Louisiana, L.L.C.

 
 

Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis

 
  

Hurricane RitaJurisdictional Separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States
   Louisiana and Hurricane KatrinaEntergy Texas

51

  

Results of Operations

51

  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

53

  

Significant Factors and Known Trends

5455

  

Critical Accounting Estimates

5556

  

New Accounting Pronouncements

5556

 

Income Statements

5657

 

Statements of Cash Flows

5759

 

Balance Sheets

5860

 

Statements of Retained EarningsMembers' Equity and Comprehensive Income

6062

 

Selected Operating Results

6163

Entergy Louisiana, LLC

 
 

Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis

 
  

Hurricane Rita and Hurricane Katrina

62

Results of Operations

6264

  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

6465

  

Significant Factors and Known Trends

6567

  

Critical Accounting Estimates

6667

  

New Accounting Pronouncements

6668

 

Income Statements

6769

 

Statements of Cash Flows

69

Balance Sheets

7071

ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
March 31, 20072008

 

Page Number

  
 

Balance Sheets

72

Statements of Members' Equity and Comprehensive Income

7274

 

Selected Operating Results

7375

Entergy Mississippi, Inc.

 
 

Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis

 
  

Results of Operations

7476

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

7577

  

Significant Factors and Known Trends

7778

Critical Accounting Estimates

7779

  

New Accounting Pronouncements

7779

 

Income Statements

7880

 

Statements of Cash Flows

7981

 

Balance Sheets

8082

 

Selected Operating Results

8284

Entergy New Orleans, Inc. (Debtor-in-possession)

 
 

Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis

 
  

Hurricane Katrina

83

Bankruptcy Proceedings

8385

  

Results of Operations

8485

  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

8586

  

Significant Factors and Known Trends

8788

  

Critical Accounting Estimates

8788

  

New Accounting Pronouncements

8788

 

Income Statements

8889

 

Statements of Cash Flows

8991

 

Balance Sheets

9092

 

Selected Operating Results

9294

System Energy Resources, Inc.

 
 

Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis

 
  

Results of Operations

9395

  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

9395

  

Significant Factors and Known Trends

9496

  

Critical Accounting Estimates

9496

  

New Accounting Pronouncements

9496

 

Income Statements

9597

 

Statements of Cash Flows

9799

 

Balance Sheets

98100

Part II. Other Information

 
 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

100102

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

100102

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

100102

 

Item 5. Other Information

100103

 

Item 6. Exhibits

103105

Signature

106108

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

In this combined report and from time to time, Entergy Corporation and the Registrant Subsidiaries each makes statements as a registrant concerning its expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, and future events or performance. Such statements are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believes," "intends," "plans," "predicts" and "estimates""predicts," "estimates," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the only means to identify these statements. Although each of these registrants believes that these forward-looking statements and the underlying assumptions are reasonable, it cannot provide assurance that they will prove correct. Any forward-looking statement is based on information current as of the date of this combined report and speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made. Except to the extent required by the federal securities laws, these registrants undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. There are factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including those factors discussed or incorporated by reference in (a) Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Form 10-K, (b) Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis in the Form 10-K and in this report, and (c) the following factors (in addition to others described elsewhere in this combined report and in subsequent securities filings):

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION (Concluded)

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION (Concluded)

DEFINITIONS

DEFINITIONS

Certain abbreviations or acronyms used in the text and notes are defined below:

Abbreviation or Acronym

Term

AEEC

Arkansas Electric Energy Consumers

AFUDC

Allowance for Funds Used During Construction

ALJ

Administrative Law Judge

ANO 1 and 2

Units 1 and 2 of Arkansas Nuclear One Steam Electric Generating Station (nuclear), owned by Entergy Arkansas

APSC

Arkansas Public Service Commission

Average realized price per MWh

Revenue per MWh billed

Board

Board of Directors of Entergy Corporation

Cajun

Cajun Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.

capacity factor

Actual plant output divided by maximum potential plant output for the period

City Council or Council

Council of the City of New Orleans, Louisiana

CPI-U

Consumer Price Index - Urban

DOE

United States Department of Energy

EITF

FASB's Emerging Issues Task Force

Energy Commodity Services

Entergy's business segment that includes Entergy-Koch, LP and Entergy's non-nuclear wholesale assets business

Entergy

Entergy Corporation and its direct and indirect subsidiaries

Entergy Corporation

Entergy Corporation, a Delaware corporation

Entergy Gulf States, Inc.

Predecessor company for financial reporting purposes to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana that included the assets and business operations of both Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas

Entergy Gulf States Louisiana

Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C., a company created in connection with the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. and the successor company to Entergy Gulf States, Inc. for financial reporting purposes. The term is also used to refer to the Louisiana jurisdictional business of Entergy Gulf States, Inc., as the context requires.

Entergy-Koch

Entergy-Koch, LP, a joint venture equally owned by subsidiaries of Entergy and Koch Industries, Inc.

Entergy LouisianaTexas

Entergy Louisiana Holdings,Texas, Inc. and, a company created in connection with the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Louisiana, LLCGulf States, Inc. The term is also used to refer to the Texas jurisdictional business of Entergy Gulf States, Inc., as the context requires.

EPA

United States Environmental Protection Agency

EPDC

Entergy Power Development Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Entergy Corporation

ERCOT

Electric Reliability Council of Texas

FASB

Financial Accounting Standards Board

FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FERC

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

firm liquidated damages

Transaction that requires receipt or delivery of energy at a specified delivery point (usually at a market hub not associated with a specific asset); if a party fails to deliver or receive energy, the defaulting party must compensate the other party as specified in the contract

Form 10-K

Annual Report on Form 10-K for the calendar year ended December 31, 20062007 filed by Entergy Corporation and its Registrant Subsidiaries with the SEC

FSP

FASB Staff Position

Grand Gulf

Unit No. 1 of Grand Gulf Steam Electric Generating Station (nuclear), 90% owned or leased by System Energy

GWh

Gigawatt-hour(s), which equals one million kilowatt-hours

GWh billed

Total number of GWh billed to all customers

Independence

Independence Steam Electric Station (coal), owned 16% by Entergy Arkansas, 25% by Entergy Mississippi, and 7% by Entergy Power

IRS

Internal Revenue Service

ISO

Independent System Operator

kV

Kilovolt

kW

Kilowatt

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DEFINITIONS(Continued)

Abbreviation or Acronym

Term

kWh

Kilowatt-hour(s)

LDEQ

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality

LPSC

Louisiana Public Service Commission

Mcf

One thousand cubic feet of gas

MMBtu

One million British Thermal Units

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DEFINITIONS (Continued)

MPSC

Mississippi Public Service Commission

MW

Megawatt(s), which equals one thousand kilowatt(s)

MWh

Megawatt-hour(s)

Nelson Unit 6

Unit No. 6 (coal) of the Nelson Steam Electric Generating Station, owned 70% by Entergy Gulf States

Net debt ratio

Gross debt less cash and cash equivalents divided by total capitalization less cash and cash equivalents

Net MW in operation

Installed capacity owned andor operated

Net revenue

Operating revenue net of fuel, fuel-related, and purchased power expenses; and other regulatory credits

Non-Utility Nuclear

Entergy's business segment that owns and operates six nuclear power plants and sells electric power produced by those plants primarily to wholesale customers

NRC

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

NYPA

New York Power Authority

OASIS

Open Access Same Time Information Systems

PPA

Purchased power agreement

production cost

Cost in $/MMBtu associated with delivering gas, excluding the cost of the gas

PRP

Potentially responsible party (a person or entity that may be responsible for remediation of environmental contamination)

PUCT

Public Utility Commission of Texas

PUHCA 1935

Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as amended

PUHCA 2005

Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005, which repealed PUHCA 1935, among other things

PURPA

Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978

Registrant Subsidiaries

Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Gulf States Inc.Louisiana, L.L.C., Entergy Louisiana, LLC, Entergy Mississippi, Inc., Entergy New Orleans, Inc., and System Energy Resources, Inc.

Ritchie Unit 2

Unit 2 of the R.E. Ritchie Steam Electric Generating Station (gas/oil)

River Bend

River Bend Steam Electric Generating Station (nuclear), owned by Entergy Gulf States Louisiana

SEC

Securities and Exchange Commission

SFAS

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards as promulgated by the FASB

SMEPA

South Mississippi Electric Power Agency, which owns a 10% interest in Grand Gulf

spark spread

Dollar difference between electricity prices per unit and natural gas prices after assuming a conversion ratio for the number of natural gas units necessary to generate one unit of electricity

System Agreement

Agreement, effective January 1, 1983, as modified, among the domestic utilityUtility operating companies relating to the sharing of generating capacity and other power resources

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DEFINITIONS(Concluded)

Abbreviation or Acronym

Term

System Energy

System Energy Resources, Inc.

System FuelsTIEC

System Fuels, Inc.Texas Industrial Energy Consumers

TWh

Terawatt-hour(s), which equals one billion kilowatt-hours

unit-contingent

Transaction under which power is supplied from a specific generation asset; if the specified generation asset is unavailable, as a result of forced or planned outage or unanticipated event or circumstance, the seller is not liable to the buyer for any damages resulting from the seller's failure to deliver power

unit-contingent with
availability guarantees

Transaction under which power is supplied from a specific generation asset; if the specified generation asset is unavailable as a result of forced or planned outage or unanticipated event or circumstance, the seller is not liable to the buyer for any damages resulting from the seller's failure to deliver power unless the actual availability over a specified period of time is below an availability threshold specified in the contract

Unit Power Sales Agreement

Agreement, dated as of June 10, 1982, as amended and approved by FERC, among Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, and System Energy, relating to the sale of capacity and energy from System Energy's share of Grand Gulf

UK

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Utility

Entergy's business segment that generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electric power, with a small amount of natural gas distribution

Utility operating companies

Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy New Orleans, and Entergy Texas

Waterford 3

Unit No. 3 (nuclear) of the Waterford Steam Electric Generating Station, 100% owned or leased by Entergy Louisiana

weather-adjusted usage

Electric usage excluding the estimated effects of deviations from normal weather

White Bluff

White Bluff Steam Electric Generating Station, 57% owned by Entergy Arkansas

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ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

 

Entergy operates primarily through two business segments: Utility and Non-Utility Nuclear.

In addition to its two primary, reportable, operating segments, Entergy also operates the non-nuclear wholesale assets business. The non-nuclear wholesale assets business sells to wholesale customers the electric power produced by power plants that it owns while it focuses on improving performance and exploring sales or restructuring opportunities for its power plants.

Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita

Plan to Pursue Separation of Non-Utility Nuclear

SeeIn November 2007, the Form 10-K forBoard approved a discussionplan to pursue a separation of the effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, which in August and September 2005 caused catastrophic damage to portionsNon-Utility Nuclear business from Entergy through a tax-free spin-off of the Utility's service territoryNon-Utility Nuclear business to Entergy shareholders. Enexus Energy Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Entergy and formerly referred to as SpinCo, will be a new, separate, and publicly-traded company. In addition, under the plan, Enexus and Entergy are expected to enter into a nuclear services business joint venture, EquaGen L.L.C., with 50% ownership by Enexus and 50% ownership by Entergy. The EquaGen board of members will be comprised of equal membership from both Entergy and Enexus.

Upon completion of the spin-off, Entergy Corporation's shareholders will own 100% of the common stock in Louisiana, Mississippi,both Enexus and Texas,Entergy. Entergy expects that Enexus' business will be substantially comprised of Non-Utility Nuclear's assets, including its six nuclear power plants, and Non-Utility Nuclear's power marketing operation. Entergy Corporation's remaining business will primarily be comprised of the effect of extensive flooding that resulted from levee breaks inUtility business. EquaGen is expected to operate the nuclear assets owned by Enexus. EquaGen is also expected to offer nuclear services to third parties, including decommissioning, plant relicensing, plant operations, and around the greater New Orleans area.ancillary services.

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., the current NRC-licensed operator of the Non-Utility Nuclear plants, filed an application in July 2007 with the NRC seeking indirect transfer of control of the operating licenses for the six Non-Utility Nuclear power plants, and supplemented that application in December 2007 to incorporate the planned business separation. Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., which is expected to be wholly-owned by EquaGen, will remain the operator of the plants after the separation.  Entergy Operations, Inc., the current NRC-licensed operator of Entergy's five Utility nuclear plants, will remain a wholly-owned subsidiary of Entergy and will continue to be the operator of the Utility nuclear plants. In the December 2007 supplement to the NRC application, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. provided additional information regarding the spin-off transaction, organizational structure, technical and financial qualifications, and general corporate information. The NRC publish ed a notice in the Federal Register establishing a period for the public to submit a request for hearing or petition to intervene in a hearing proceeding. The NRC notice period expired on February 5, 2008 and two petitions to intervene in the hearing proceeding were filed before the deadline. Each of the petitions opposes the NRC's approval of the license transfer on various grounds, including contentions that the approval request is not adequately supported regarding the basis for the proposed structure, the adequacy of decommissioning funding, and the adequacy of financial qualifications. Entergy submitted answers to the petitions on March 31 and April 8, and the NRC or a presiding officer designated by the NRC will determine whether a hearing will be granted. If a hearing is granted, the NRC is expected to issue a procedural schedule providing for limited discovery, written testimony and a legislative-type hearing. Under the NRC's procedural rules for license transfer approvals, the NRC Staff will co ntinue to review the application, prepare a Safety Evaluation Report and issue an approval or denial without regard to whether a hearing request is pending or has reachedbeen granted. Thus, resolution of the hearing requests is not a prerequisite to obtaining the required NRC approval.

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On January 28, 2008, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee and Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. requested approval from the Vermont Public Service Board for the indirect transfer of control, consent to pledge assets, issue guarantees and assign material contracts, amendment to certificate of public good, and replacement of guaranty and substitution of a credit support agreement for Vermont Yankee. Two Vermont utilities that buy power from Vermont Yankee, the regional planning commission for the area served by Vermont Yankee, a municipality in which the Vermont Yankee training center is located, the union that represents certain Vermont Yankee employees, and two unions that represent certain employees at the Pilgrim plant in Massachusetts petitioned to intervene. Entergy opposed intervention by the Pilgrim unions but did not object to the other intervention requests, and the Pilgrim unions' petition to intervene was denied. The Vermont Public Service Board adopted a procedural schedule that includes hearings in July 2008 and final briefing in August 2008.

On May 7, 2008, the Vermont governor vetoed legislation approved by the Vermont General Assembly in its 2008 session that would have required Entergy to fund, beyond current NRC requirements, the decommissioning trust fund for Vermont Yankee as a precondition to the Vermont Public Service Board's approval of the spin-off transaction. The legislation would have required a determination that Vermont Yankee's decommissioning trust fund and other funds and financial guarantees available solely for the purpose of decommissioning were adequate to pay for a complete and immediate decommissioning of Vermont Yankee as of the date of any acquisition of control, including Enexus Energy's acquisition of control of Vermont Yankee in connection with the spin-off transaction.

On January 28, 2008, Entergy Nuclear FitzPatrick, Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 2, Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 3, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., and corporate affiliate NewCo (now named Enexus) filed a petition with the New York Public Service Commission (NYPSC) requesting a declaratory ruling regarding corporate reorganization or in the alternative an agreementorder approving the transaction and an order approving debt financing. Petitioners also requested confirmation that the corporate reorganization will not have an effect on Entergy Nuclear FitzPatrick's, Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 2's, Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 3's, and Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.'s status as lightly regulated entities in New York, given that they will continue to be competitive wholesale generators. The New York Attorney General has filed an objection to the separation of Enexus from Entergy and to the transfer of the FitzPatrick and the two Indian Point nuclear power plants, arguing that the debt ass ociated with one of its excess insurers underthe separation could threaten access to adequate financial resources for Enexus' nuclear power plants, that Entergy could potentially be able to terminate revenue sharing agreements with the New York Power Authority (NYPA), the entity from which Entergy will receive $69.5 million in settlementpurchased the FitzPatrick and Indian Point 3 nuclear power plants, and because the New York Attorney General believes Entergy must file an environmental impact statement assessing the proposed corporate restructuring. The Office of its Hurricane Katrina claim.the County Executive of Westchester County, New York and Riverkeeper, Inc. also filed comments on Entergy's petition. Entergy expects that $53.7 millionsubmitted a responsive filing to the NYPSC on April 29, 2008, responding to the comments filed by the New York Attorney General, the Office of this amountthe County Executive of Westchester County, New York, and Riverkeeper.

Pursuant to Federal Power Act Section 203, on February 21, 2008, an application was filed with the FERC requesting approval for the indirect disposition and transfer of control of jurisdictional facilities of a public utility. The review of the filing by the FERC will be focused on determining that the transaction will have no adverse effects on competition, wholesale or retail rates and on federal and state regulation. Also, the FERC will seek to determine that the transaction will not result in cross-subsidization by a regulated utility or the pledge or encumbrance of utility assets for the benefit of a non-utility associate company.Pursuant to the notice filed in the Federal Register, the LPSC filed comments raising an issue concerning cross-subsidization.  On April 17, 2008, however, the LPSC withdrew its protest, which was the only one filed in the FERC proceeding, after a stipulation was entered between the LPSC, Enterg y Gulf States Louisiana, and Entergy Louisiana. In the stipulation, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana agree, among other things, that services to be provided by EquaGen to them will be provided at cost and the LPSC may subject Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana to a disallowance to the extent the cost of such services exceed the market price at the time the services are rendered. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana also agree to provide to the LPSC annual reports related to services provided by EquaGen that are allocated to Entergy New Orleans.Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans submitted the agreementGulf States Louisiana.

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Subject to market terms and conditions and pursuant to the bankruptcy court, which approvedplan, Enexus is expected to incur up to $4.5 billion of debt in the agreement on April 25, 2007.form of publicly or privately issued debt securities. Entergy expects Enexus to transfer to Entergy up to approximately $4.0 billion in the form of either cash proceeds from the issuance of debt securities or a portion of such debt securities, or both, in partial consideration for Entergy's transfer to Enexus of the Non-Utility Nuclear business. Entergy expects to receive theuse Enexus debt securities to reduce or retire Entergy debt by exchanging Enexus debt with certain holders of Entergy debt, and also expects to use proceeds under the settlement agreement by the end of May 2007.

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)

See the Form 10-Kfrom Enexus for a discussion of the Katrina Relief Bill, a hurricane aid package that includes $11.5 billion in Community Development Block Grants (for the states affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma) that allows state and local leadersshare repurchases or other corporate purposes.  The amount to fund individual recovery priorities.

In March 2007, the City Council certified that Entergy New Orleans has incurred $205 million in storm-related costs through December 2006 that are eligible for CDBG funding under the state action plan, and certified Entergy New Orleans' estimated costs of $465 million for the gas system rebuild. In April 2007, Entergy New Orleans executed an agreement with the Louisiana Office of Community Development under which $200 million of CDBG funds will be made available to Entergy New Orleans. Entergy New Orleans submitted the agreement to the bankruptcy court, which approved it on April 25, 2007. Entergy New Orleans received $171.7 million of the funds on April 27, 2007, and the remainder will be paid to Entergy, New Orleans as it incursthe amount and submits additional eligible costs.term of the debt Enexus will incur, and the type of debt and entity that will incur the debt have not been finally determined, but will be determined prior to the separation. A number of factors could affect this final determination, and the amount of debt ultimately incurred could be different from the amount disclosed. Additionally, Entergy expects Enexus to enter into one or more credit facilities or other financing arrangements intended to support Enexus' working capital needs, collateral obligations, and other corporate needs arising from hedging and normal course of business requirements.

Entergy New Orleans Bankruptcygrants stock options to key employees under the Equity Ownership Plan, which is a shareholder-approved stock-based compensation plan. The Equity Ownership Plan includes provisions whereby the Personnel Committee of the Board can act, in the event of a corporate event such as a spin-off that potentially dilutes the value of the underlying stock of Entergy stock options held by employees, to preserve the current intrinsic value of stock option awards. Potential actions by the Personnel Committee could be to adjust the exercise price of the option and adjust the number of Entergy options held by employees or grant options in the stock of the subsidiary to be spun off (in this case Enexus Energy), or a combination of both, to prevent dilution in the total value of the options held by employees. If such action is taken and the Entergy Equity Ownership Plan is considered modified under the applicable accounting rules, Entergy may be required to recognize incremental compensation cost for the difference in the fair market value of the outstanding equity awards before and after any adjustment by the Board, which could be significant. The change in fair value would be recognized immediately for vested awards and over the remaining vesting period for unvested awards. The weighted average remaining vesting period for all unvested Entergy stock options is 1.8 years as of December 31, 2007. The amount of the incremental compensation cost, if it must be recognized, would be based upon a number of factors that are not yet known including, but not limited to, the number of shares that will be outstanding before and after any adjustment by the Board, the expected value of Entergy and Enexus Energy at or near the spin-off date, and the expected volatilities of Entergy stock, Enexus Energy stock, or both. Although the ultimate decision of the Personnel Committee, the factors noted above, and the required accounting are not yet known, the amount of expen se that Entergy could record in the future based upon outstanding equity awards and assumptions could be material to its financial results and financial position.

SeeEntergy is targeting around the Form 10-K for a discussionend of the Entergy New Orleans bankruptcy proceeding. On May 7, 2007, the bankruptcy judge entered an order confirming Entergy New Orleans' plan of reorganization. With the receipt of CDBG funds, and the agreement on insurance recovery with one of its excess insurers, Entergy New Orleans waived the conditions precedent in its plan of reorganization, and the plan became effective on May 8, 2007.

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Following are significant terms in Entergy New Orleans' plan of reorganization:

Entergy New Orleans currently estimates that the prepetition claims that will be allowed and paid (either in cash or by notes) in the bankruptcy case will approximate the prepetition liabilities currently recorded by Entergy New Orleans, including interest.

With confirmationpursues completion of the planseparation and establishment of reorganization,EquaGen, Entergy expectswill continue to reconsolidate Entergy New Orleans inconsider possible modifications to and variations upon the second quarter 2007, retroactive to January 1, 2007. Because Entergy owns alltransaction structure, including a sponsored spin-off, a partial initial public offering preceding the spin-off, or the addition of the common stock of Entergy New Orleans, reconsolidation will not affect the amount of net income that Entergy records from Entergy New Orleans' operations for any current or prior period, but will result in Entergy New Orleans' results being included in each individual income statement line item in 2007, rather than just its net income being presented as "Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated equity affiliates," as will remain the case for 2005 and 2006.a third-party joint venture partner.

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Results of Operations

Entergy New Orleans Bankruptcy

As a result of the effects of Hurricane Katrina and the effect of extensive flooding that resulted from levee breaks in and around the New Orleans area, on September 23, 2005, Entergy New Orleans filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy court seeking reorganization relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. On May 7, 2007, the bankruptcy judge entered an order confirming Entergy New Orleans' plan of reorganization, and the plan became effective on May 8, 2007. See the Form 10-K for a discussion of the significant terms of Entergy New Orleans' plan of reorganization.

With confirmation of the plan of reorganization, Entergy reconsolidated Entergy New Orleans, retroactive to January 1, 2007. Because Entergy owns all of the common stock of Entergy New Orleans, reconsolidation does not affect the amount of net income that Entergy recorded from Entergy New Orleans' operations for the current or prior periods, but does result in Entergy New Orleans' financial results being included in each individual income statement line item in 2007, rather than only its net income being presented as "Equity in earnings of unconsolidated equity affiliates," as will remain the case for 2005 and 2006.

Income Statement Variances

Following are income statement variances for Utility, Non-Utility Nuclear, Parent & Other, and Entergy comparing the first quarter 20072008 to the first quarter 20062007 showing how much the line item increased or (decreased) in comparison to the prior period:

 


Utility

 

Non-Utility
Nuclear

 

Parent & Other (1)


Entergy

 


Utility

 

Non-Utility
Nuclear

 

Parent & Other (1)


Entergy

(In Thousands)

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006 Consolidated Net Income

 

$119,752 

 

$81,530 

 

($7,654)

$193,628 

2007 Consolidated Net Income

 

$104,450  

 

$128,170  

 

($20,425)

$212,195 

Net revenue (operating revenue less fuel
expense, purchased power, and other
regulatory charges/credits)

 



34,212 



72,267 



(26,998)



79,481 

 



27,291 



203,488 



(1,337)



229,442 

Other operation and maintenance expenses

 

26,208 

(3,459)

(11,210)

11,539 

 

11,975 

34,637 

279 

46,891 

Taxes other than income taxes

 

6,680 

(1,270)

4,161 

9,571 

 

(14,498)

5,087 

(4,701)

(14,112)

Depreciation

 

17,413 

1,146 

384 

18,943 

Depreciation and amortization

 

(975)

13,459 

91 

12,575 

Other income

 

9,900 

(442)

7,101 

16,559 

 

(18,465)

2,865 

(3,989)

(19,589)

Interest charges

 

5,848 

(5,163)

10,080 

10,765 

 

(5,472)

4,504 

5,526 

4,558 

Other expenses and discontinued operations

 

1,058 

2,112 

(2,238)

932 

Other expenses

 

1,548 

14,901 

16,449 

Income taxes

 

2,207 

31,819 

(8,303)

25,723 

 

3,551 

40,238 

3,149 

46,938 

2007 Consolidated Net Income

 

$104,450 

 

$128,170 

 

($20,425)

$212,195 

2008 Consolidated Net Income

 

$117,147  

 

$221,697 

 

($30,095)

$308,749 

(1)

Parent & Other includes eliminations, which are primarily intersegment activity.

Refer to "ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES -SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS" for further information with respect to operating statistics.

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Net Revenue

Utility

Following is an analysis of the change in net revenue comparing the first quarter of 20072008 to the first quarter of 2006.2007.

  

 

Amount

  

 

(In Millions)

 

 

 

20062007 net revenue

 

$924.2 

Volume/weather

68.1 

Base revenues

26.8 

Pass-through rider revenue

8.5 

Net wholesale revenue

(19.0)1,007.3 

Fuel recovery

 

(25.6)18.9 

Base revenues

14.6 

Rider revenue

 9.4 

Purchased power capacity

 

(37.2)(13.4)

Other

 

12.6 (2.2)

20072008 net revenue

 

$958.41,034.6 

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The volume/weather variance resulted primarily from increased electricity usage, including increased usage during the unbilled sales period and more favorable weather compared to the same period in 2006. Billed usage increased by a total of 1,015 GWh, an increase of 5%. See Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the accounting for unbilled revenues.

The base revenues variance resulted from rate increases primarily at Entergy Louisiana effective September 2006 for the 2005 formula rate plan filing to recover LPSC-approved incremental deferred and ongoing purchased power capacity costs and for the interim recovery of storm costs. The formula rate plan filing is discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K.

The pass-through rider revenue variance is due to a change in 2006 in the accounting for city franchise tax revenues in Arkansas as directed by the APSC. The change results in an increase in rider revenue with a corresponding increase in taxes other than income taxes, resulting in no effect on net income.

The net wholesale revenue variance is primarily due to decreased results from wholesale contracts and lower wholesale prices.

The fuel recovery variance resulted primarily from adjustments of fuel clause recoveries in the first quarter of 2006 in Entergy Gulf States' Louisiana jurisdiction and a reserve for potential rate refunds in the first quarter of 2007 in Entergy Gulf States' Texas jurisdiction as a result of a PUCT ruling related to the application of past PUCT rulings addressing transition to competition in Texas.

The base revenues variance is primarily due to the interim surcharge to collect $10 million in under-recovered incremental purchased capacity costs incurred through July 2007 in Texas. The surcharge was collected over a two-month period beginning February 2008. The incremental capacity recovery rider and PUCT approval is discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K. The variance is also due to a formula rate plan increase effective July 2007 at Entergy Mississippi.

The rider revenue variance is primarily due to an increase in the Attala power plant costs that are recovered through the power management rider at Entergy Mississippi. The net income effect of this recovery is limited to a portion representing an allowed return on equity with the remainder offset by Attala power plant costs in other operation and maintenance expenses, depreciation expenses, and taxes other than income taxes. The variance is also due to a storm damage rider that became effective in October 2007 at Entergy Mississippi. The establishment of this rider results in an increase in rider revenue and a corresponding increase in other operation and maintenance expense for the storm reserve with no impact on net income.

The purchased power capacity variance is due to higher capacity charges and new purchased power contracts that began in mid-2006. A portion of the variance is due to the amortization of deferred capacity costs and is offset in base revenues due to base rate increases implemented to recoverthe incremental deferred and ongoing purchased power capacity charges at Entergy Louisiana,costs recovered through the interim surcharge, as discussed above.

Non-Utility Nuclear

Net revenue increased for Non-Utility Nuclear from $422 million for the first quarter 2007 to $625 million for the first quarter 2008 primarily due to higher pricing in its contracts to sell power, partially offset by reducedadditional production as a resultresulting from the acquisition of a refuelingthe Palisades plant in April 2007, and fewer outage days. Palisades contributed $78 million of net revenue in the first quarter of 2007. There were no refueling outages2008. Included in the first quarterPalisades net revenue is $19 million of 2006.amortization of the Palisades purchased power agreement liability, which is discussed in Note 15 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K. Following are key performance measures for Non-Utility Nuclear for the first quarters of 2007quarter 2008 and 2006:2007:

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

Net MW in operation at March 31

 

4,200

 

4,135

Average realized price per MWh

 

$55.11

 

$44.28

GWh billed

 

8,315

 

8,763

Capacity factor

 

90.5%

 

97.1%

Parent & Other

Net revenue decreased for Parent & Other primarily due to lower production as a result of an additional plant outage in the first quarter 2007 compared to the same period in 2006.

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2008

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

Net MW in operation at March 31

 

4,998

 

4,200

Average realized price per MWh

 

$61.47

 

$55.11

GWh billed

 

10,760

 

8,315

Capacity factor

 

97%

 

91%

Refueling Outage Days:

  Indian Point 2

7

-

  Indian Point 3

-

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Other Operation and Maintenance Expenses

Utility

Other operation and maintenance expenses increased from $359$408 million for the first quarter of 20062007 to $385$420 million for the first quarter of 20072008 primarily due to:

The increase was partially offset by a decrease of $8 million in payroll, payroll-related, and benefits costs and a decrease of $4 million in legal services fees.costs incurred.

Parent & OtherNon-Utility Nuclear

Other operation and maintenance expenses decreasedincreased from $20$147 million for the first quarter of 20062007 to $9$182 million for the first quarter of 20072008 primarily due to restorationthe acquisition of the Palisades plant in April 2007. Other operation and maintenance expenses atassociated with the Harrison CountyPalisades plant incurredwere $29 million in the first quarter of 2006.2008.

Taxes Other than Income Taxes

UtilityTaxes other than income taxes decreased primarily due to the resolution in the first quarter 2008 of issues relating to tax exempt bonds in the Utility. Approximately half of the decrease related to resolution of this issue is at System Energy and has no effect on net income because System Energy also has a corresponding decrease in its net revenue.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased from $186 million for the first quarter of 2006 to $203 million for the first quarter of 2007 primarily due to an increase inthe acquisition by Non-Utility Nuclear of the Palisades plant in service.April 2007.

Other Expenses

Nuclear refueling outage expenses and decommissioning expense both increased primarily due to the acquisition by Non-Utility Nuclear of the Palisades plant in April 2007.

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Other Income

Other income increased from $43 milliondecreased primarily due to a reduction in the allowance for equity funds used during construction in the Utility due to a revision in the first quarter of 20062007 related to $53 million forremoval costs. Also contributing to the first quarter of 2007 primarily due to carrying charges on storm costs.decrease were various other individually insignificant factors.

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rates for the first quarters of 2008 and 2007 were 38.1% and 2006 were 39.9% and 36.8%40.1%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate versus the statutory rate of 35% for the first quarter 2008 is primarily due to state income taxes and book and tax differences for utility plant items, partially offset by an adjustment to state income taxes for Non-Utility Nuclear to reflect the effect of a change in the methodology of computing New York state income taxes as required by that state's taxing authority. The difference in the effective income tax rate versus the statutory rate of 35% for the first quarter 2007 is primarily due to state income taxes and book and tax timing differences for utility plant items, and state income taxes, partially offset by book and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction and the amortization of investment tax credits.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Liquidity and Capital Resources" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Entergy's capital structure, capital expenditure plans and other uses of capital, and sources of capital. Following are updates to that discussion.

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Capital Structure

Entergy's capitalization is balanced between equity and debt, as shown in the following table. The increase in the debt to capital percentage from 20062007 to 20072008 is primarily the result of additional borrowings under Entergy Corporation's revolving credit facilities, along with a decrease in shareholders' equity primarily due to an increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss and repurchases of common stock.stock, offset by an increase in retained earnings. The increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss is primarily due to derivative instrument fair value changes. See Note 1 (Derivative Financial Instruments and Commodity Derivatives)and Note 16 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for additional discussion of the accounting treatment of derivative instruments. The increase in the debt to capital percentage is in line with Entergy's financial and risk management aspirations.

 

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

 

March 31,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net debt to net capital

 

51.8%

 

49.4%

 

56.5%

 

54.7%

Effect of subtracting cash from debt

 

2.9%

 

2.9%

 

2.1%

 

2.9%

Debt to capital

 

54.7%

 

52.3%

 

58.6%

 

57.6%

Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents. Debt consists of notes payable, capital lease obligations, preferred stock with sinking fund, and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion. Capital consists of debt, common shareholders' equity, and preferred stock without sinking fund. Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents. Entergy uses the net debt to net capital ratio in analyzing its financial condition and believes it provides useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating Entergy's financial condition.

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As discussed in the Form 10-K, Entergy Corporation has in place two separate revolving credit facilities, a five-year$3.5 billion credit facility and a three-year credit facility. The five-year credit facilitythat expires in May 2010 and the three-year facility expires in December 2008.August 2012. Entergy Corporation also has the ability to issue letters of credit against the total borrowing capacity of both the three-year and the five-year credit facilities. Following is a summary of the borrowings outstanding and capacity available under these facilities asfacility. As of March 31, 2007:2008, amounts outstanding under the credit facility are:


Facility

 


Capacity

 


Borrowings

 

Letters
of Credit

 

Capacity
Available

  

(In Millions)

         

5-Year Facility

 

$2,000 

 

$895 

 

$79 

 

$1,026

3-Year Facility

 

$1,500 

 

$540 

 

$-  

 

$960


Capacity

 


Borrowings

 

Letters
of Credit

 

Capacity
Available

(In Millions)

       

$3,500 

 

$2,476 

 

$71 

 

$953

See Note 4Entergy Corporation's credit facility requires it to the financial statements for additional discussionmaintain a consolidated debt ratio of Entergy's credit facilities, and see Part II, Item 5 for an update65% or less of its total capitalization. If Entergy fails to meet this ratio, or if Entergy or one of the borrowings outstanding asUtility operating companies (except Entergy New Orleans) defaults on other indebtedness or is in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, an acceleration of May 8, 2007.the facility's maturity date may occur.

Capital Expenditure Plans and Other Uses of Capital

See the table and discussion in the Form 10-K under "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Liquidity and Capital Resources - Capital Expenditure Plans and Other Uses of Capital," whichthat sets forth the amounts of planned construction and other capital investments by operating segment for 20072008 through 2009.2010. Following is an update to the discussion in the Form 10-K.

Little Gypsy Repowering Project

In April 2007, Entergy's Non-Utility Nuclear business purchasedThe preconstruction and operating air permits for the 798 MW Palisades nuclear energy plant located near South Haven, Michigan from Consumers Energy Company for a cash payment of $380 million. Entergy received the plant, nuclear fuel, inventories, and other assets. The liability to decommission the plant, as well as related decommissioning trust funds of approximately $250 million, was also transferred to Entergy's Non-Utility Nuclear business. Entergy's Non-Utility Nuclear business executed a unit contingent, 15-year purchased power agreement (PPA) with Consumers Energy for 100% of the plant's output, excluding any future uprates. Prices under the PPA range from $43.50/MWh in 2007 to $61.50/MWh in 2022, and the average price under the PPA is $51/MWh. In the first quarter 2007, the NRC renewed Palisades' operating license until 2031. Also as part of the transaction, Consumers Energy paid Entergy's Non-Utility Nuclear business $30 million to assume responsibility for spent fuel at the decommissioned Big Rock Point nuclear plant, which is located near Charlevoix, Michigan.

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In April 2007, Entergy Louisiana announced that it plans to pursue the self-build solid fuel repowering of a 538MW unit at its Little Gypsy plant.  Petroleum coke will berepowering project was issued by the unit's primary fuel source.  Entergy Louisiana expects to spend $1.02 billion onDepartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) in November 2007 under then-effective federal and state air regulations, including the project,EPA's Clean Air Mercury Rule that had been issued in 2005 (CAMR 2005). As discussed in more detail in part I, Item 1, "Environmental Regulation, Clean Air Act and expects the project to be completed in 2011-2012.The planned capital investment estimateSubsequent Amendments, Hazardous Air Pollutants" in the Form 10-K, includedin February 2008 the capitalU.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit struck down CAMR 2005. The D.C. Circuit decision may require utilities to undergo a case-by-case Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) analysis for construction or reconstruction of emission units pursuant to the Clean Air Act before beginning construction. The Little Gypsy project as currently configured is expected to meet MACT standards. Because Little Gypsy received its construction permit before a formal MACT analysis was required, however, Enter gy Louisiana will likely need to provide additional technical analysis to the LDEQ to show that the plant meets the MACT standards. Entergy Louisiana is in discussions with state and federal environmental agencies to identify the additional analysis that needs to be submitted. Onsite construction of the project was scheduled to begin in July 2008, but the additional analysis could cause a delay in the start of construction for several months. The ALJ in Phase II of the Little Gypsy proceedings at the LPSC, which are discussed further in the Form 10-K, has temporarily suspended the procedural schedule, subject to the LPSC's review, which could occur at its May 14, 2008 meeting.

Sources of Capital

The short-term borrowings of the Registrant Subsidiaries and certain other Entergy subsidiaries are limited to amounts authorized by the FERC. The current FERC-authorized limits are effective through March 31, 2010, as established by a projectFERC order issued March 31, 2008 (except for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, which are effective through November 8, 2009, as established by an earlier FERC order). See Note 4 to the financial statements for further discussion of this type.Entergy's short-term borrowing limits.

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Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita

In August and September 2005, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita caused catastrophic damage to large portions of the Utility's service territory in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, including the effect of extensive flooding that resulted from levee breaks in and around the greater New Orleans area. The storms and flooding resulted in widespread power outages, significant damage to electric distribution, transmission, and generation and gas infrastructure, and the loss of sales and customers due to mandatory evacuations and the destruction of homes and businesses. Entergy has pursued a broad range of initiatives to recover storm restoration and business continuity costs, including obtaining reimbursement of certain costs covered by insurance and pursuing recovery through existing or new rate mechanisms regulated by the FERC and local regulatory bodies, including the issuance of securitization or bonds. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein for an update regarding Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's and Entergy Louisiana's storm cost financing efforts. Following is an update regarding Entergy's insurance claims.

Debtor-in-Possession Credit AgreementInsurance Claims

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Entergy's conventional property insurance program and its Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita claims. In April 2008, Entergy received from its primary insurer $53.6 million of additional insurance proceeds on its Hurricane Katrina claim, and all of the April 2008 proceeds were allocated to Entergy New Orleans debtor-in-possession (DIP) credit facility between Entergy New Orleans as borrower and Entergy Corporation as lender. As of March 31, 2007, Entergy New Orleans had $42 million of outstanding borrowings under the DIP credit agreement. During April 2007, at the same time that it made a scheduled pension plan contribution, Entergy New Orleans borrowed under the DIP credit agreement, and on May 8, 2007 had $67 million of outstanding borrowings under the DIP credit agreement.Orleans.

Cash Flow Activity

As shown in Entergy's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 20072008 and 20062007 were as follows:

 

2007

 

2006

 

2008

 

2007

 

(In Millions)

 

(In Millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

$1,016 

 

$583 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

$1,254 

 

$1,016 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of reconsolidating Entergy New Orleans

Effect of reconsolidating Entergy New Orleans

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Cash flow provided by (used in):

Cash flow provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

Cash flow provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

476 

 

1,012 

Operating activities

 

448 

 

493 

Investing activities

 

(253)

 

(859)

Investing activities

 

(588)

 

(267)

Financing activities

 

(159)

 

16 

Financing activities

 

(198)

 

(159)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

64 

 

169 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

(338)

 

67 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$1,080 

 

$752 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$916 

 

$1,100 

Operating Activities

Entergy's cash flow provided by operating activities decreased by $536$45 million for the three months ended March 31, 20072008 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2006.2007. Following are cash flows from operating activities by segment:

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Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities decreasedincreased by $606$321 million for the three months ended March 31, 20072008 compared to the three months ended March 31, 20062007 primarily due to the following activity:

Financing Activities

FinancingNet cash used in financing activities used $159increased by $39 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 20072008 compared to providing $16 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2006 primarily due to the2007. The following activity:

Significant Factors and Known Trends

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Significant Factors and Known Trends" in the Form 10-K for discussions of rate regulation, federal regulation, and market and credit risk sensitive instruments. Following are updates to the information provided in the Form 10-K.

State and Local Rate Regulation

See the Form 10-K for a chart summarizing material rate proceedings. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein for updates to the proceedings discussed in that chart.

Federal Regulation

See the Form 10-K for a discussion of federal regulatory proceedings. Following are updates to that discussion.

System Agreement Proceedings

DuringProduction Cost Equalization Proceeding Commenced by the LPSC

See the Form 10-K for a discussion of the June 2005 FERC decision in the System Agreement litigation that had been commenced by the LPSC, which was essentially affirmed in the FERC's decision in a December 2005 order on rehearing. The LPSC, APSC, MPSC, and the

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AEEC appealed the FERC's decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Entergy and the City of New Orleans intervened in the various appeals. The D.C. Circuit issued its decision in April 2008. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the FERC's decision in most respects, but remanded the case to the FERC for further proceedings and reconsideration of its conclusion that it was prohibited from ordering refunds and its determination to implement the bandwidth remedy commencing with calendar year 2006 production costs (with the first payments/receipts commencing in June 2007), rather than commencing the remedy on June 1, 2005. The D.C. Circuit concluded the FERC had failed so far in the proceeding to offer a reasoned explanation regarding these issues.

Rough Production Cost Equalization Rates

See the Form 10-K for a discussion of the proceeding in which Entergy filed the rates to implement the FERC's orders in the production cost equalization proceeding. Intervenor cross-answering testimony was filed during March and April 2007,2008, in which the intervenors and FERC Staff advocate a number of positions on issues that affect the level of production costs the individual Utility operating companies made four separate filings with the FERC proposing modifications to the formula used to calculate the rough production cost equalization payments/receipts.  The proposed modifications will (1) continueare permitted to reflect in the bandwidth calculation, including the resultslevel of depreciation and decommissioning expense for nuclear facilities. The effect of the Utility operating companies' gas hedging program for boiler fuel; (2) confirm the allocation of an individual Utility operating company's bandwidth payment/receiptvarious positions would be to its wholesale loads, if any, and establish the allocation between retail jurisdictions in the case of Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Gulf States that provide retail service to customers in two separate jurisdictions; (3) modify the basis for functionalizing certain categories ofreallocate costs among the Utility operating companiescompanies. Additionally, the APSC, while not taking a position on whether Entergy Arkansas was imprudent for not exercising its right of first refusal to repurchase a portion of the Independence plant in 1996 and 1997 as alleged by the LPSC, alleges that if the FERC finds Entergy Arkansas to be consistent withimprud ent for not exercising this option, the FERC should disallow recovery from customers by Entergy of approximately $43 million of increased costs. On April 28, 2008 the Utility operating companies filed rebuttal testimony refuting the allegations of imprudence concerning the decision not to acquire the portion of the Independence plant, explaining why the bandwidth payments are properly recoverable under the AmerenUE contract, and explaining why the positions of FERC Staff and intervenors on the other service schedulesissues should be rejected. A hearing is scheduled to commence in this proceeding on June 17, 2008, however, on May 6, 2008 the LPSC filed a motion requesting the opportunity to present additional evidence at the hearing or, in the System Agreement;alternative, that the hearing be delayed until August 5, 2008 and (4) properly reflect in the calculation property under capital lease.  LPSC be permitted to submit additional written testimony prior to the hearing..

The Utility operating comp anies have requestedintervenor AmerenUE has argued that all four

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filings be allowedits current wholesale power contract with Entergy Arkansas, pursuant to become effective no later than May 29, 2007 so that they can be reflected in the calculationwhich Entergy Arkansas sells power to AmerenUE, does not permit Entergy Arkansas to flow through to AmerenUE any portion of Entergy Arkansas' bandwidth payment.  According to AmerenUE, Entergy Arkansas has sought to collect from AmerenUE approximately $14.5 million of the first payments/receipts.2007 Entergy Arkansas bandwidth payment.  The APSC, LPSC, MPSC, City Council, and the AEEC have each intervened andAmerenUE contract is scheduled to expire in some instances protested one or more of these four filings. Separately, onAugust 2009. In April 3, 2007, the LPSC2008, AmerenUE filed a complaint with the FERC seeking refunds of this amount, plus interest, in which it seeks to havethe event the FERC order the following modifications to the rough production costs equalization calculation: (1) elimination of interruptible loads from the methodology used to allocate demand-related capacity costs; and (2) change of the method used to re-price energy from the Vidalia hydroelectric project for purposes of calculating production cost disparities. Entergy has filed an intervention and protest in this proceeding.

In conjunction with the recent application of Entergy Gulf States and Calcasieu Power, LLC seeking FERC approval of Entergy Gulf States' acquisition of the Calcasieu Generating Facility, the Utility operating companies filed a Petition for Declaratory Order requestingultimately determines that the FERC find either (1) that in those circumstances where a resource to be acquired or constructed has been determined by Entergy's Operating Committee to be a resource devoted to serving Entergy System load and has been approved by the applicable retail regulator, the cost of such resource shall be reflected in the production cost disparity calculation; or (2) that Entergy Gulf States' acquisition of the Calcasieu facility is prudent and the costsbandwidth payments are not properly reflected in the production cost disparity calculation.  The APSC, LPSC, MPSC, City Council, NRG, Occidental, LEUG, AEEC, and EPSA have intervened in the proceeding, with the APSC, LPSC, and City Council filing protests.

On April 3, 2007, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued its opinion in the LPSC's appeal of the FERC's March 2004 and April 2005 orders related to the treatmentrecovered under the System Agreement of the Utility operating companies' interruptible loads.  In its opinion, the D.C. Circuit concluded that the FERC (1) acted arbitrarily and capriciously by allowing the Utility operating companies to phase-in the effects of the elimination of the interruptible load over a 12-month period of time; (2) failed to adequately explain why refunds could not be ordered under Section 206(c) of the Federal Power Act; and (3) exercised appropriately its discretion to defer addressing the cost of sulfur dioxide allowances until a later time.  The D.C. Circuit remanded the matter to the FERC for a more considered determination on the issue of refunds.

On April 27, 2007, the FERC denied the requests for rehearing filed regarding the Utility operating companies' compliance filing to implement the System Agreement decision, with one exception regarding the issue of retrospective refunds. That issue will be addressed subsequent to the remanded proceeding involving the interruptible load decision discussed in the previous paragraph.AmerenUE contract.

Independent Coordinator of Transmission (ICT)

As discussed in the Form 10-K, inIn the FERC's April 2006 order approvingthat approved Entergy's ICT proposal, the FERC stated that the weekly procurement process (WPP) must be operational within approximately 14 months of the FERC order, or June 24, 2007, or the FERC may reevaluate all approvals to proceed with the ICT.  The Utility operating companies have been working with the ICT and a software vendor to develop the software and systems necessary to implement the WPP and currently expect that the WPP will commence operations on June 18, 2007.  The software and systems are still being developed and tested, however.  Entergy will notify the FERC as soon as practicable if it and the ICT determine that the June 24, 2007 deadline for implementing the WPP cannot be met.WPP. The Utility operating companies also filed with the FERC onin April 24, 2007 a request to make certain corrections and limited modifications to the current WPP tariff provisions and requested that the F ERC allow these proposed changes to go into effect no later than June 18, 2007.  Additionally, Entergy Gulf States and Entergy Louisiana are required to fileprovisions. The Utility operating companies have filed status reports with the LPSC a compliance filing for reviewFERC notifying the FERC that, due to unexpected issues with the development of the model to be used inWPP software and testing, the WPP prioris still not operational. The Utility operating companies filed a revised tariff with the FERC on January 31, 2008 to receiving final approval for implementationaddress issues identified during the testing of the WPP. The Utility operating companies currently expect to submit the required compliance filing during May 2007.

Available Flowgate Capacity (AFC) Proceeding

In accordance with the provisions of the FERC order approving the ICT, during the first quarter 2007 the Utility operating companies notified the FERC, the ICT, and the stakeholders that certain instances had been identified in which software errors related to the AFC process had resulted in the reporting of inaccurate data.  Following the reporting of the initial errors, certain market participants urgedco mpanies requested the FERC to move forward withrule on the proposed amendments by April 30, 2008 and allow them to go into effect May 11, 2008, following which the WPP would be expected to become operational. In May 2008, the FERC determined it would be premature to implement the WPP on May 11, 2008 as the WPP has not been shown to be just and reasonable. Accordingly, the FERC conditionally accepted and suspended Entergy's proposed tariff amendments for five months from the requested effective date, to become effective October 11, 2008, or on an earlier date, subject to refund and subject to a further order on proposed tariff revisions directed to be filed in the order.

 

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The FERC stated that it will consider allowing an effective date earlier than October 11, 2008, if the AFC hearing process in light of those errors.  In April 2007,ICT agrees that the model is ready and Entergy files the required tariff revisions no later than 60 days before that date. The FERC issued an order terminatingalso denied the AFC hearing, now that Entergy's ICT has been installed. Requestsrequests for rehearing ofa technical conference at this time and indicated it will reassess the FERC order cancelingneed for such a technical conference after the AFC hearing are due in May 2007.WPP is functioning.

Market and Credit Risk Sensitive Instruments

Commodity Price Risk

Power Generation

As discussed more fully in the Form 10-K, the sale of electricity from the power generation plants owned by Entergy's Non-Utility Nuclear business, unless otherwise contracted, is subject to the variabilityfluctuation of market power prices. Following is an updated summary of the amount of the Non-Utility Nuclear business' output that is sold forward as of March 31, 20072008 under physical or financial contracts (2007(2008 represents the remaining three quarters of the year):

  

2008

 

2009

 

2010

 

2011

 

2012

Non-Utility Nuclear:

          

Percent of planned generation sold forward:

          
 

Unit-contingent

 

49%

 

48%

 

31%

 

29%

 

16%

 

Unit-contingent with availability guarantees (1)

 

38%

 

35%

 

28%

 

14%

 

7%

 

Firm liquidated damages

 

5%

 

0%

 

0%

 

0%

 

0%

 

Total

 

92%

 

83%

 

59%

 

43%

 

23%

Planned generation (TWh)

 

31

 

41

 

40

 

41

 

41

Average contracted price per MWh (2)

 

$54

 

$61

 

$58

 

$55

 

$51

  

2007

 

2008

 

2009

 

2010

 

2011

Non-Utility Nuclear (including Palisades acquisition):

          

Percent of planned generation sold forward:

          
 

Unit-contingent

 

44%

 

48%

 

38%

 

25%

 

23%

 

Unit-contingent with availability guarantees (1)

 

45%

 

36%

 

28%

 

22%

 

7%

 

Firm liquidated damages

 

6%

 

4%

 

0%

 

0%

 

0%

 

Total

 

95%

 

88%

 

66%

 

47%

 

30%

Planned generation (TWh)

 

30

 

41

 

41

 

41

 

42

Average contracted price per MWh

 

$48

 

$54

 

$57

 

$53

 

$47

(1)

A sale of power on a unit contingentunit-contingent basis coupled with a guarantee of availability provides for the payment to the power purchaser of contract damages, if incurred, in the event the seller fails to deliver power as a result of the failure of the specified generation unit to generate power at or above a specified availability threshold. All of Entergy's outstanding guarantees of availability provide for dollar limits on Entergy's maximum liability under such guarantees.

(2)

The Vermont Yankee acquisition included a 10-year PPA under which the former owners will buy most of the power produced by the plant, which is through the expiration in 2012 of the current operating license for the plant. The PPA includes an adjustment clause under which the prices specified in the PPA will be adjusted downward monthly, beginning in November 2005, if power market prices drop below PPA prices, which has not happened thus far and is not expected in the foreseeable future.

The Vermont Yankee acquisition included a 10-year PPA under which the former owners will buy the power produced by the plant through the expiration in 2012 of the current operating license for the plant. The PPA includes an adjustment clause under which the prices specified in the PPA will be adjusted downward monthly if power market prices drop below PPA prices, which has not happened thus far and is not expected in the foreseeable future.

See the Form 10-K for a discussion of Non-Utility Nuclear's value sharing agreements with NYPA involving energy sales from the Fitzpatrick and Indian Point 3 power plants. Non-Utility Nuclear calculated that nothing was owed to NYPA under the value sharing agreements for 2005. On November 1, 2006, NYPA filed a demand for arbitration claiming that $90.5 million was due to NYPA under these agreements for 2005. Non-Utility Nuclear filed a motion in New York state court to determine whether NYPA's claim should be decided by a court as opposed to an arbitrator. In February 2007, the court issued an order denying Non-Utility Nuclear's request, and NYPA's claim is now in binding arbitration. Non-Utility Nuclear has also calculated that nothing was owed to NYPA under the value sharing agreements for 2006. On April 24, 2007, NYPA filed an amended demand for arbitration claiming that an additional $54 million was due to NYPA under the value sharing agreements for 2006. With respect to bot h of these claims, Non-Utility Nuclear disagrees with NYPA's interpretation of the value sharing agreements, believes it has meritorious defenses to NYPA's claims, and intends to defend against those claims vigorously.

Some of the agreements to sell the power produced by Entergy's Non-Utility Nuclear power plants contain provisions that require an Entergy subsidiary to provide collateral to secure its obligations under the agreements. The Entergy subsidiary is required to provide collateral based upon the difference between the current market and contracted power prices in the regions where Non-Utility Nuclear sells power. The primary form of

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collateral to satisfy these requirements is an Entergy Corporation guaranty.  Cash and letters of credit are also acceptable forms of collateral.  At March 31, 2007,2008, based on power prices at that time, Entergy had in place as collateral $797$899 million of Entergy Corporation guarantees for wholesale transactions, including $73$63 million of guarantees that support letters of credit. The assurance requirement associated with Non-Utility Nuclear is estimated to increase by an amount of up to $297$328 million if gas prices increase $1 per MMBtu in both the short-shor t- and long-term markets. In the event of a decrease in Entergy Corporation's credit rating to below investment grade, Entergy will be required to replace Entergy Corporation guarantees with cash or letters of credit under some of the agreements.

In addition to selling the power produced by its plants, the Non-Utility Nuclear business sells installed capacity to load-serving distribution companies in order for those companies to meet requirements placed on them by the ISO in their area. Following is a summary of the amount of the Non-Utility Nuclear business' installed capacity that is currently sold forward, and the blended amount of the Non-Utility Nuclear business'

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planned generation output and installed capacity that is currently sold forward as of March 31, 2007 (20072008 (2008 represents the remaining three quarters of the year):

 

2007

 

2008

 

2009

 

2010

 

2011

 

2008

 

2009

 

2010

 

2011

 

2012

Non-Utility Nuclear (including Palisades acquisition):

          

Non-Utility Nuclear:

Non-Utility Nuclear:

          

Percent of capacity sold forward:

Percent of capacity sold forward:

          

Percent of capacity sold forward:

          

Bundled capacity and energy contracts

 

23%

 

27%

 

27%

 

27%

 

26%

Bundled capacity and energy contracts

 

26%

 

27%

 

26%

 

27%

 

19%

Capacity contracts

 

63%

 

39%

 

26%

 

9%

 

3%

Capacity contracts

 

63%

 

38%

 

31%

 

15%

 

2%

Total

 

86%

 

66%

 

53%

 

36%

 

29%

Total

 

89%

 

65%

 

57%

 

42%

 

21%

Planned net MW in operation

Planned net MW in operation

 

4,998

 

4,998

 

4,998

 

4,998

 

4,998

Planned net MW in operation

 

4,998

 

4,998

 

4,998

 

4,998

 

4,998

Average capacity contract price per kW per month

Average capacity contract price per kW per month

 

$1.7

 

$1.4

 

$1.3

 

$1.7

 

$2.0

Average capacity contract price per kW per month

 

$2.0

 

$2.0

 

$3.4

 

$3.7

 

$3.5

Blended Capacity and Energy (based on revenues)

Blended Capacity and Energy (based on revenues)

          

Blended Capacity and Energy (based on revenues)

          

% of planned generation and capacity sold forward

% of planned generation and capacity sold forward

 

92%

 

83%

 

60%

 

39%

 

22%

% of planned generation and capacity sold forward

 

88%

 

78%

 

52%

 

35%

 

16%

Average contract revenue per MWh

Average contract revenue per MWh

 

$49

 

$54

 

$58

 

$54

 

$47

Average contract revenue per MWh

 

$56

 

$62

 

$61

 

$57

 

$52

As of March 31, 2007,2008, approximately 98%96% of Non-Utility Nuclear's counterparty exposure from energy and capacity contracts is with counterparties with public investment grade credit ratings.

Critical Accounting Estimates

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Critical Accounting Estimates" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the estimates and judgments necessary in Entergy's accounting for nuclear decommissioning costs, unbilled revenue, impairment of long-lived assets, qualified pension and other postretirement benefits, and other contingencies.

New Accounting Pronouncements

TheIn March 2008 the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, "The Fair Value Option161 "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133" (SFAS 161), which requires enhanced disclosures about an entity's derivative and hedging activities. SFAS 161 requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities" (SFAS 159) during the first quarter of 2007. SFAS 159 provides an option for companies to select certain financial assets and liabilities to be accounted for atusing derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value with changesamounts of and gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in the fair value of those assets or liabilities being reported through earnings. The intent of the standardderivative agreements. SFAS 161 is to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by the application of the more complicated fair value hedging accounting rules. Under SFAS 159, companies can select existing assets or liabilitieseffective for this fair value option concurrent with the effective date of January 1, 2008financial statements issued for companies with fiscal years ending December 31 or can select future assets or liabilities as they are acquired or entered into. Entergy is in the process of evaluating the potential effect of making this accounting election.and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008.

In June 2006, the EITF reached a consensus on EITF Issue 06-3 "How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross versus Net Presentation)" (EITF 06-3). The scope of this issue includes any tax assessed by a governmental authority that is both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer, and may include, but is not limited to, sales, use, value added, and some excise taxes. Under EITF 06-3, the presentation of taxes within the scope of this issue on either a gross basis (included in revenues and costs) or a net basis (excluded from revenues) basis is an15

ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)
  2008 2007
  (In Thousands, Except Share Data)
     
OPERATING REVENUES    
Electric $2,046,227  $2,111,460 
Natural gas 89,395  84,951 
Competitive businesses 729,112  497,649 
TOTAL 2,864,734  2,694,060 
      
OPERATING EXPENSES    
Operating and Maintenance:    
  Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and    
   gas purchased for resale 540,501  787,412 
  Purchased power 620,642  444,239 
  Nuclear refueling outage expenses 51,258  42,975 
  Other operation and maintenance 611,268  564,377 
Decommissioning 45,996  37,830 
Taxes other than income taxes 108,571  122,683 
Depreciation and amortization 244,985  232,410 
Other regulatory charges 35,280  23,540 
TOTAL 2,258,501  2,255,466 
      
OPERATING INCOME 606,233  438,594 
     
OTHER INCOME    
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 9,286  17,258 
Interest and dividend income 54,282  57,110 
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated equity affiliates (929) 1,624 
Miscellaneous - net (11,556) (5,320)
TOTAL 51,083  70,672 
     
INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES    
Interest on long-term debt 123,144  123,099 
Other interest - net 32,538  32,215 
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (5,116) (10,529)
Preferred dividend requirements and other 4,998  6,221 
TOTAL 155,564  151,006 
     
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 501,752  358,260 
     
Income taxes 193,003  146,065 
     
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME $308,749  $212,195 
     
     
Earnings per average common share:    
  Basic $1.60  $1.06 
  Diluted $1.56  $1.03 
Dividends declared per common share $0.75  $0.54 
     
Basic average number of common shares outstanding 192,639,605  200,549,935 
Diluted average number of common shares outstanding 198,300,041  206,133,440 
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    
     

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accounting policy decision that should be disclosed. For any such taxes reported on a gross basis, the amounts of those taxes in interim and annual financial statements, for each period for which an income statement is presented, should be disclosed if those amounts are significant. Entergy's policy is to present such taxes on a net basis. EITF 06-3 did not affect Entergy's financial statements.

 

 

 

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ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
(Unaudited)
  2007 2006
  (In Thousands, Except Share Data)
     
OPERATING REVENUES    
Electric $2,064,653  $2,092,933 
Natural gas 37,928  37,415 
Competitive businesses 497,649  437,683 
TOTAL 2,600,230  2,568,031 
     
OPERATING EXPENSES    
Operating and Maintenance:    
  Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and    
   gas purchased for resale 709,981  840,171 
  Purchased power 477,753  461,370 
  Nuclear refueling outage expenses 42,975  41,993 
  Other operation and maintenance 540,969  529,430 
Decommissioning 37,785  35,596 
Taxes other than income taxes 112,909  103,338 
Depreciation and amortization 224,331  205,388 
Other regulatory charges (credits) - net 22,507  (44,018)
TOTAL 2,169,210  2,173,268 
     
OPERATING INCOME 431,020  394,763 
     
OTHER INCOME    
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 16,067  15,459 
Interest and dividend income 57,768  43,831 
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated equity affiliates 4,534  3,586 
Miscellaneous - net (5,141) (6,207)
TOTAL 73,228  56,669 
     
INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES    
Interest on long-term debt 119,854  120,481 
Other interest - net 31,297  17,261 
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (9,631) (9,045)
Preferred dividend requirements and other 5,980  8,038 
TOTAL 147,500  136,735 
     
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES 356,748  314,697 
     
Income taxes 144,553  118,830 
     
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 212,195  195,867 
      
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (net of income tax    
benefit of ($1,204))  (2,239)
     
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME $212,195  $193,628 
     
     
Basic earnings (loss) per average common share:    
  Continuing operations $1.06  $0.94 
  Discontinued operations  ($0.01)
  Basic earnings per average common share $1.06  $0.93 
Diluted earnings (loss) per average common share:     
  Continuing operations $1.03  $0.93 
  Discontinued operations  ($0.01)
  Diluted earnings per average common share $1.03  $0.92 
Dividends declared per common share $0.54  $0.54 
     
Basic average number of common shares outstanding 200,549,935  207,732,341 
Diluted average number of common shares outstanding 206,133,440  211,374,512 
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    

 

 

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ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
 2007 2006 2008 2007
 (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
  
OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Consolidated net income $212,195  $193,628  $308,749  $212,195 
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash flow        
provided by operating activities:        
Reserve for regulatory adjustments 10,931  42,162  (2,909) 10,939 
Other regulatory charges (credits) - net 22,507  (44,018)
Other regulatory charges 35,280  23,540 
Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 262,117  241,807  290,981  270,240 
Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued 368,709  370,774  97,984  384,324 
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated equity affiliates - net of dividends (4,534) (1,412) 929  (1,624)
Changes in working capital:        
Receivables 63,874  328,019  (9,374) 66,142 
Fuel inventory (4,648) (28,607) (22,665) 194 
Accounts payable (288,421) (256,420) 9,522  (282,247)
Taxes accrued (187,324) 35,968   (189,411)
Interest accrued (20,827) (16,861) (34,238) (22,204)
Deferred fuel 151,853  199,619  (195,650) 154,060 
Other working capital accounts (110,493) 140,795  (181,401) (107,080)
Provision for estimated losses and reserves (15,918) 15,029  4,034  (16,602)
Changes in other regulatory assets 68,790  (75,674) 40,569  68,720 
Other (52,702) (132,294) 106,359  (77,868)
Net cash flow provided by operating activities 476,109  1,012,515  448,170  493,318 
        
INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Construction/capital expenditures (284,731) (664,178) (373,317) (302,567)
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 16,067  15,459  9,286  17,258 
Nuclear fuel purchases (184,806) (91,027) (170,381) (184,806)
Proceeds from sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel 114,486  8,827  112,700  114,486 
Proceeds from sale of assets and businesses 2,617    12,663 
Payment for purchase of plant  (88,199) (56,409) 
Collections remitted to transition charge account (8,352) 
NYPA value sharing payment (72,000) 
Decrease in other investments 113,027  12,340  7,974  105,923 
Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales 160,007  283,874  257,718  160,007 
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds (189,536) (312,417) (294,840) (189,536)
Other regulatory investments  (23,448)
Net cash flow used in investing activities (252,869) (858,769) (587,621) (266,572)
        
See Notes to Financial Statements.        
        
    
    

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ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
 2007 2006 2008 2007
 (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
    
FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Proceeds from the issuance of:        
Long-term debt 820,016  748,584  545,000  819,998 
Preferred stock  73,354 
Common stock and treasury stock 30,889  11,805  4,670  30,889 
Retirement of long-term debt (334,873) (655,649) (438,227) (334,873)
Repurchase of common stock (558,186)  (158,182) (558,186)
Redemption of preferred stock (2,250) (2,250)  (2,250)
Changes in credit line borrowings - net  (40,000)
Dividends paid:        
Common stock (108,967) (112,190) (144,579) (108,967)
Preferred stock (5,987) (7,661) (7,270) (6,079)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities (159,358) 15,993 
Net cash flow used in financing activities (198,588) (159,468)
        
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents (11) (173) 17  (11)
        
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 63,871  169,566 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (338,022) 67,267 
        
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,016,152  582,820  1,253,728  1,016,152 
    
Effect of the reconsolidation of Entergy New Orleans on cash and cash equivalents  17,093 
        
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $1,080,023  $752,386  $915,706  $1,100,512 
        
        
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:        
Cash paid/(received) during the period for:    
Cash paid during the period for:    
Interest - net of amount capitalized $165,856  $146,429  $183,787  $153,913 
Income taxes $31,433  ($345,366) $2,157  $31,433 
        
See Notes to Financial Statements.        
        
        

 

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ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
 2007 2006 2008 2007
 (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
     
CURRENT ASSETS        
Cash and cash equivalents:        
Cash $113,975  $117,379  $170,711  $126,652 
Temporary cash investments - at cost,        
which approximates market 966,048  898,773  744,995  1,127,076 
Total cash and cash equivalents 1,080,023  1,016,152  915,706  1,253,728 
Note receivable - Entergy New Orleans DIP loan 42,026  51,934 
Securitization recovery trust account 27,625  19,273 
Notes receivable 614  699  - -   161 
Accounts receivable:        
Customer 405,416  410,512  655,055  610,724 
Allowance for doubtful accounts (19,386) (19,348) (21,329) (25,789)
Other 446,710  487,264  302,816  303,060 
Accrued unbilled revenues 230,980  249,165  248,898  288,076 
Total receivables 1,063,720  1,127,593 
Total accounts receivable 1,185,440  1,176,071 
Deferred fuel costs 140,702  -  
Accumulated deferred income taxes 19,533  11,680  12,976  38,117 
Fuel inventory - at average cost 197,746  193,098  231,249  208,584 
Materials and supplies - at average cost 616,893  604,998  704,406  692,376 
Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs 144,176  147,521  188,281  172,936 
System agreement cost equalization 268,000  268,000 
Prepayments and other 131,377  171,759  271,861  129,001 
TOTAL 3,296,108  3,325,434  3,946,246  3,958,247 
          
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS        
Investment in affiliates - at equity 233,520  229,089  76,247  78,992 
Decommissioning trust funds 2,905,580  2,858,523  3,219,238  3,307,636 
Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 210,285  212,726  225,021  220,204 
Other 41,777  47,115  74,487  82,563 
TOTAL 3,391,162  3,347,453  3,594,993  3,689,395 
         
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT        
Electric 30,950,535  30,713,284  33,416,118  32,959,022 
Property under capital lease 729,443  730,182  739,073  740,095 
Natural gas 94,785  92,787  305,002  300,767 
Construction work in progress 778,900  786,147  981,999  1,054,833 
Nuclear fuel under capital lease 222,203  269,485  417,178  361,502 
Nuclear fuel 646,191  561,291  641,506  665,620 
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 33,422,057  33,153,176  36,500,876  36,081,839 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 13,883,748  13,715,099  15,309,384  15,107,569 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - NET 19,538,309  19,438,077  21,191,492  20,974,270 
        
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS        
Regulatory assets:         
SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 744,424  740,110  606,741  595,743 
Other regulatory assets 2,653,282  2,768,352  2,923,053  2,971,399 
Deferred fuel costs 168,122  168,122  168,122  168,122 
Long-term receivables 17,875  19,349  7,720  7,714 
Goodwill 377,172  377,172  377,172  377,172 
Other 960,388  898,662  949,228  900,940 
TOTAL 4,921,263  4,971,767  5,032,036  5,021,090 
         
TOTAL ASSETS $31,146,842  $31,082,731  $33,764,767  $33,643,002 
        
See Notes to Financial Statements.        
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ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
 2007 2006 2008 2007
 (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
        
CURRENT LIABILITIES        
Currently maturing long-term debt $271,942  $181,576  $911,496  $996,757 
Notes payable 25,039  25,039  25,037  25,037 
Accounts payable 812,018  1,122,596  1,040,823  1,031,300 
Customer deposits 256,753  248,031  294,767  291,171 
Taxes accrued  187,324 
Interest accrued 140,004  160,831  153,724  187,968 
Deferred fuel costs 224,883  73,031  - -  54,947 
Obligations under capital leases 153,186  153,246  151,945  152,615 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities 33,726  41,912  35,376  34,795 
System agreement cost equalization 268,000  268,000 
Other 170,902  271,544  325,075  214,164 
TOTAL 2,088,453  2,465,130  3,206,243  3,256,754 
         
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES        
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued 6,142,823  5,820,700  6,402,820  6,379,679 
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 354,102  358,550  339,045  343,539 
Obligations under capital leases 218,118  188,033  275,808  220,438 
Other regulatory liabilities 506,016  449,237  550,734  490,323 
Decommissioning and asset retirement cost liabilities 2,058,544  2,023,846  2,533,424  2,489,061 
Transition to competition 79,098  79,098 
Accumulated provisions 91,286  88,902  137,798  133,406 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities 1,438,754  1,410,433  1,343,034  1,361,326 
Long-term debt 9,197,328  8,798,087  9,927,555  9,728,135 
Preferred stock with sinking fund 8,250  10,500 
Other 780,099  847,415  1,064,090  1,066,508 
TOTAL 20,874,418  20,074,801  22,574,308  22,212,415 
        
Commitments and Contingencies        
        
Preferred stock without sinking fund 344,915  344,913  311,066  311,162 
        
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 500,000,000        
shares; issued 248,174,087 shares in 2007 and in 2006 2,482  2,482 
shares; issued 248,174,087 shares in 2008 and in 2007 2,482  2,482 
Paid-in capital 4,831,803  4,827,265  4,853,837  4,850,769 
Retained earnings 6,211,617  6,113,042  6,900,345  6,735,965 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (54,560) (100,512)
Less - treasury stock, at cost (50,353,826 shares in 2007 and    
45,506,311 shares in 2006) 3,152,286  2,644,390 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (207,149) 8,320 
Less - treasury stock, at cost (56,276,698 shares in 2008 and    
55,053,847 shares in 2007) 3,876,365  3,734,865 
TOTAL 7,839,056  8,197,887  7,673,150  7,862,671 
        
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $31,146,842  $31,082,731  $33,764,767  $33,643,002 
        
See Notes to Financial Statements.        
        

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ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS, COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, AND PAID-IN CAPITALCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS, COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, AND PAID-IN CAPITALCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS, COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, AND PAID-IN CAPITAL
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
    
 2007 2006 2008 2007
  (In Thousands)  (In Thousands)
         
RETAINED EARNINGS           
         
Retained Earnings - Beginning of period $6,113,042  $5,433,931   $6,735,965    $6,113,042   
         
Add:         
Consolidated net income 212,195  $212,195  193,628  $193,628  308,749  $308,749  212,195  $212,195 
Adjustment related to FIN 48 implementation (4,600) -      (4,600)  
Total 207,595  193,628   308,749    207,595   
             
Deduct:         
Dividends declared on common stock 109,020  112,138   144,369    109,020   
Capital stock and other expenses -  -  
Total 109,020  112,138  
             
Retained Earnings - End of period $6,211,617  $5,515,421   $6,900,345    $6,211,617   
         
         
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS 
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)        
Balance at beginning of period:         
Accumulated derivative instrument fair value changes ($105,578) ($392,614)  ($12,540)   ($105,578)  
         
Pension and other postretirement liabilities (105,909) -   (107,145)   (105,909)  
         
Net unrealized investment gains 104,551  67,923   121,611    104,551   
         
Foreign currency translation 6,424  3,217   6,394    6,424   
 
Minimum pension liability -  (22,345) 
Total (100,512) (343,819)  8,320    (100,512)  
             
         
        
Net derivative instrument fair value changes             
arising during the period (net of tax expense of $28,325 and $120,392) 41,467  41,467  191,313  191,313 
arising during the period (net of tax expense (benefit) of ($99,400) and $28,325) (178,766) (178,766) 41,467  41,467 
         
Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $274) 478  478  -  - 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $3,977 and $274) (4,136) (4,136) 478  478 
         
Net unrealized investment gains (net of tax expense of $2,790 and $2,314) 3,996  3,996  3,327  3,327 
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) (net of tax expense (benefit) of ($26,630)
and $2,790)
 (32,550) (32,550) 3,996  3,996 
         
Foreign currency translation (net of tax expense of $6 and $93) 11  11  173  173 
Foreign currency translation (net of tax expense (benefit) of ($9) and $6) (17) (17) 11  11 
         
         
         
Balance at end of period:         
Accumulated derivative instrument fair value changes (64,111) (201,301)  (191,306)   (64,111)  
         
Pension and other postretirement liabilities (105,431) -   (111,281)   (105,431)  
         
Net unrealized investment gains 108,547  71,250   89,061    108,547   
         
Foreign currency translation 6,435  3,390   6,377    6,435   
 
Minimum pension liability -  (22,345) 
Total ($54,560)   ($149,006)   ($207,149)   ($54,560)  
Comprehensive Income $258,147  $388,441    $93,280    $258,147 
         
         
PAID-IN CAPITAL         
         
Paid-in Capital - Beginning of period $4,827,265  $4,817,637   $4,850,769    $4,827,265   
         
Add (Deduct):         
Common stock issuances related to stock plans 4,538  (1,600)  3,068    4,538   
             
 
Paid-in Capital - End of period $4,831,803  $4,816,037   $4,853,837    $4,831,803   
         
         
See Notes to Financial Statements.        
         
See Notes to Financial Statements. 

 

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ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)
 
      Increase/  
Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
  (Dollars in Millions)  
Utility Electric Operating Revenues:        
  Residential $731 $744 ($13) (2)
  Commercial 548 556 (8) (1)
  Industrial 606 633 (27) (4)
  Governmental 52 51  
     Total retail 1,937 1,984 (47) (2)
  Sales for resale 88 91 (3) (3)
  Other 21 36 (15) (42)
     Total $2,046 $2,111 ($65) (3)
         
Utility Billed Electric Energy        
 Sales (GWh):        
  Residential 8,011 7,792 219  
  Commercial 6,238 6,116 122  
  Industrial 9,377 9,323 54  
  Governmental 569 549 20  
     Total retail 24,195 23,780 415  
  Sales for resale 1,290 1,638 (348) (21)
     Total 25,485 25,418 67  - - 
         
         
Non-Utility Nuclear:        
Operating Revenues $680 $458 $222  48 
Billed Electric Energy Sales (GWh) 10,760 8,315 2,445  29 
         
         
         

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ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
(Unaudited)
 
         
      Increase/  
Description 2007 2006 (Decrease) %
  (Dollars in Millions)  
Utility Electric Operating Revenues:        
  Residential $719 $697  $22  
  Commercial 518 541  (23) (4)
  Industrial 623 667  (44) (7)
  Governmental 37 40  (3) (8)
     Total retail 1,897 1,945  (48) (2)
  Sales for resale 131 175  (44) (25)
  Other 37 (27) 64  237 
     Total $2,065 $2,093  ($28) (1)
         
Utility Billed Electric Energy        
 Sales (GWh):        
  Residential 7,558 6,917  641  
  Commercial 5,721 5,499  222  
  Industrial 9,186 9,042  144  
  Governmental 385 377   
     Total retail 22,850 21,835  1,015  
  Sales for resale 2,536 2,761  (225) (8)
     Total 25,386 24,596  790  
         
         

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ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 1. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Entergy New Orleans Bankruptcy

Seeand the Registrant Subsidiaries are involved in a number of legal, regulatory, and tax proceedings before various courts, regulatory commissions, and governmental agencies in the ordinary course of business. While management is unable to predict the outcome of such proceedings, management does not believe that the ultimate resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on Entergy's results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition. Entergy discusses regulatory proceedings in Note 92 to the financial statements for information onin the Entergy New Orleans bankruptcy proceeding.Form 10-K and herein and discusses tax proceedings in Note 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K and in Note 10 to the financial statements herein.

Nuclear Insurance

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on nuclear liability and property insurance associated with Entergy's nuclear power plants. Following is an update to that information.

Property Insurance

In April 2007, the excess layer coverage for the Utility nuclear plants was increased to $750 million per occurrence per plant and the blanket layer coverage (shared among the plants) for the Utility nuclear plants was decreased to $350 million per occurrence.

Non-NuclearConventional Property Insurance

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on Entergy's non-nuclear property insurance program. Following is an update to that information.

In April 2008, Entergy has reached an agreement with onereceived from its primary insurer $53.6 million of its excess insurers under which Entergy will receive $69.5 million in settlement ofadditional insurance proceeds on its Hurricane Katrina claim. Entergy expects that $53.7 millionclaim, and all of this amount will bethe April 2008 proceeds were allocated to Entergy New Orleans. Entergy New Orleans submitted the agreement to the bankruptcy court, which approved the agreement on April 25, 2007. Entergy expects to receive the proceeds under the settlement agreement by the end of May 2007.

NYPA Value Sharing Agreements

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on the NYPA Value Sharing Agreements. Non-Utility Nuclear calculated that nothing was owed to NYPA under the value sharing agreements for 2005. On November 1, 2006, NYPA filed a demand for arbitration claiming that $90.5 million was due to NYPA under these agreements for 2005. Non-Utility Nuclear filed a motion in New York state court to determine whether NYPA's claim should be decided by a court as opposed to an arbitrator. In February 2007, the court issued an order denying Non-Utility Nuclear's request, and NYPA's claim is now in binding arbitration. Non-Utility Nuclear has also calculated that nothing was owed to NYPA under the value sharing agreements for 2006. On April 24, 2007, NYPA filed an amended demand for arbitration claiming that an additional $54 million was due to NYPA under the value sharing agreements for 2006. With respect to both of these claims, Non-Utility Nuclear disagrees with NYPA's interpretation of the value sharing agreements, believes it has meritorious defenses to NYPA's claims, and intends to defend against those claims vigorously.

CashPoint Bankruptcy(Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy New Orleans)

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding the bankruptcy of CashPoint, which managed a network of payment agents for the Utility operating companies.

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Employment Litigation

The Registrant Subsidiaries and other Entergy subsidiaries are responding to various lawsuits in both state and federal courts and to other labor-related proceedings filed by current and former employees and third parties not selected for open positions. These actions include, but are not limited to, allegations of wrongful employment actions; wage disputes and other claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act or its state counterparts; claims of race, gender and disability discrimination; disputes arising under collective bargaining agreements; unfair labor practice proceedings and other administrative proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board; claims of retaliation; and claims for or regarding benefits under various Entergy Corporation sponsored plans. Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries are defendants in numerous lawsuits and other labor-related proceedings filed by former employees asserting that they were wrongfully terminated and/or discriminated against on the basis of age, race, sex, and/or other protected characteristics. Entergy Corporation and these subsidiaries are vigorously defendingresponding to these suits and proceedings and deny any liability to the plaintiffs. Nevertheless, no assurance can be given as to the outcome of these cases.claimants.

Asbestos and Hazardous Material Litigation(Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy New Orleans)

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding asbestos and hazardous material litigation at Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy New Orleans.

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NOTE 2. RATE AND REGULATORY MATTERS

Regulatory Assets

Other Regulatory Assets

See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding regulatory assets in the Utility business reflected on the balance sheets of Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries.

Deferred Fuel Costsand purchased power cost recovery

See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding fuel proceedings involving the Utility operating companies. Following are updates to that information.

Entergy Arkansas

Production Cost Allocation Rider

In Marchits June 2007 decision on Entergy Arkansas' August 2006 rate filing, the APSC approved a production cost allocation rider for recovery from customers of the retail portion of the costs allocated to Entergy Arkansas as a result of the System Agreement proceedings, but set a termination date of December 31, 2008 for the rider. In December 2007, the APSC issued a subsequent order stating the production cost allocation rider will remain in ordereffect, and any future termination of the rider will be subject to allow further considerationeighteen months advance notice by the APSC, which would occur following notice and hearing. On March 18, 2008 the Arkansas attorney general and the AEEC filed a notice of appeal of the December 2007 APSC order. Entergy Arkansas will respond to the positions of the Arkansas attorney general and the AEEC in the appeal.

See Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries' "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Significant Factors and Known Trends - Federal Regulation -System Agreement Proceedings" in the Form 10-K and herein for a discussion of the System Agreement proceedings.

Energy Cost Recovery Rider

Entergy Arkansas' retail rates include an energy cost recovery rider. In December 2007, the APSC grantedissued an order stating that Entergy Arkansas' petition for rehearingenergy cost recovery rider will remain in effect, and for stayany future termination of the APSC's Januaryrider will be subject to eighteen months advance notice by the APSC, which would occur following notice and hearing. On March 18, 2008 the Arkansas attorney general and the AEEC filed a notice of appeal of the December 2007 orderAPSC order. Entergy Arkansas will respond to the positions of the Arkansas attorney general and the AEEC in the proceeding investigating Entergy Arkansas' interim energy cost rate.appeal.

In March 2007,2008, Entergy Arkansas filed with the APSC its annual energy cost rate for the period April 20072008 through March 2008.2009. The filed energy cost rate decreasedincreased from $0.02827/$0.01179/kWh to $0.01179/$0.01869/kWh. The increase was caused by the following: 1) all three of the nuclear power plants from which Entergy Arkansas obtains power, ANO 1 and 2 and Grand Gulf, will have refueling outages in 2008, and the energy cost rate is adjusted to account for the replacement power costs that will be incurred while these units are down; 2) Entergy Arkansas has a deferred fuel cost balance from under-recovered fuel costs at December 31, 2007; and 3) fuel and purchased power prices have increased.

Entergy Texas

In January 2008, Entergy Texas made a compliance filing with the PUCT describing how its 2007 Rough Production Cost Equalization receipts were allocated between Entergy Gulf States, (Texas)Inc.'s Texas and Louisiana jurisdictions. Several parties have intervened but not yet stated a position on the allocation of such payments to PUCT-jurisdictional customers. A hearing is scheduled in July 2008.

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In MarchOctober 2007, Entergy Gulf StatesTexas filed a request with the PUCT a request to refund $78.5$45.6 million, including interest, of fuel cost recovery over-collections forthrough September 2007. In January 2008, Entergy Texas filed with the periodPUCT a stipulation and settlement agreement among the parties that updated the over-collection balance through January 2007. Entergy Gulf States requested thatNovember 2007 and establishes a refund amount, including interest, of $71 million. The PUCT approved the proposedagreement in February 2008. The refund bewas made over a six-monthtwo-month period beginning June 2007; however,February 2008. Amounts refunded through the interim fuel refund period isare subject to the PUCT's discretion.final reconciliation in a future fuel reconciliation proceeding.

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Storm Cost Recovery Filings

See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding storm cost recovery filings involving the Utility operating companies. The following are updatesis an update to the Form 10-K.

Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana - Texas

Act 55 Storm Cost Financings

In April 2007, the PUCT issued its financing order authorizing the issuance of securitization bonds to recover $353 million of hurricane reconstruction costs and up to $6 million of transaction costs, offset by $32 million of related deferred income tax benefits.March 2008, Entergy Gulf States expects by mid-2007Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana and the Louisiana Utilities Restoration Corporation (LURC), an instrumentality of the State of Louisiana, filed at the LPSC an application requesting that the LPSC grant financing orders authorizing the financing of Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana storm costs, storm reserves, and issuance costs pursuant to implement ratesAct 55 of the Louisiana Legislature (Act 55 financings). The Act 55 financings are expected to recover revenuesproduce additional customer benefits as compared to payAct 64 traditional securitization.  Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana also filed an application requesting LPSC approval for ancillary issues including the securitizationmechanism to flow charges and savings to customers via a Storm Cost Offset rider.  On April 3, 2008, the Louisiana State Bond Commission granted preliminary approval for the Act 55 financings.  On April 8, 2008, the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (LPFA), which will be the issuer of the bonds pursuant to the Act 55 financings, approved requests for the Act 55 financings.  On April 10, 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and expectsEntergy Louisiana and the LPSC Staff filed with the LPSC an uncontested stipulated settlement that includes Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana's proposals under the Act 55 financings, including the commitment to pass on to customers a minimum of $40 million of customer benefits as compared to traditional Act 64 financing. On April 16, 2008, the LPSC approved the settlement and issued two financing orders and one ratemaking order intended to facilitate implementation of the Act 55 financings.  On May 6, 2008, the State Bond Commission voted to approve the Act 55 financings.  Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana will invest the capital contributions that they receive securitization fundingfrom the Act 55 financings in affiliate securities.  Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana intend to complete the Act 55 fi nancings by the end of the thirdsecond quarter 2007.2008.

Entergy Gulf States - Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana

In February 2007, Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Gulf States filed rebuttal testimony and filed a second supplemental and amending application by which they seek authority from the LPSC to securitize their storm cost recovery and storm reserve amounts, together with certain debt retirement costs and upfront and ongoing costs of the securitized debt issued. Securitization is authorized by a law signed by the Governor of Louisiana in May 2006. The filing updates actual storm-related costs through January 2007 and estimated future costs, declaring that Entergy Louisiana's costs are $561 million and Entergy Gulf States' costs are $219 million.  The filing also updates the requested storm reserve amounts, requesting $141 million for Entergy Louisiana and $87 million for Entergy Gulf States.  Hearings began in late-April 2007. At the start of the hearing, a stipulation among Entergy Gulf States, Entergy Louisiana, the LPSC staff, and most other parties in the proceeding was read into the record. The stipulation quantifies the balance of storm restoration costs for recovery as $545 million for Entergy Louisiana and $187 million for Entergy Gulf States, and sets the storm reserve amounts at $152 million for Entergy Louisiana and $87 million for Entergy Gulf States. The stipulation also calls for securitization of the storm restoration costs and storm reserves in those same amounts. The LPSC has not issued a decision in the proceeding.

Entergy New Orleans

In March 2007, the City Council certified that Entergy New Orleans has incurred $205 million in storm-related costs through December 2006 that are eligible for CDBG funding under the state action plan, and certified Entergy New Orleans' estimated costs of $465 million for the gas system rebuild. In April 2007, Entergy New Orleans executed an agreement with the Louisiana Office of Community Development under which $200 million of CDBG funds will be made available to Entergy New Orleans. Entergy New Orleans submitted the agreement to the bankruptcy court, which approved it on April 25, 2007. Entergy New Orleans received $171.7 million of the funds on April 27, 2007, and the remainder will be paid to Entergy New Orleans as it incurs and submits additional eligible costs.

Retail Rate Proceedings

See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding retail rate proceedings involving the Utility operating companies. The following are updates to the Form 10-K.

Filings with the APSC (Entergy Arkansas)

In March 2007, Ouachita Acquisition

Entergy Arkansas filed rebuttal testimonywith the APSC in September 2007 for its approval of the Ouachita plant acquisition, including full cost recovery.  The APSC Staff and the Arkansas attorney general have supported Entergy Arkansas' acquisition of the plant, but oppose the sale of one-third of the capacity and energy to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana.  The industrial group AEEC has opposed Entergy Arkansas' purchase of the plant.  The Arkansas attorney general has opposed recovery of the non-fuel costs of the plant through a separate rider, while the APSC Staff recommended revisions to the rider. In December 2007, the APSC issued an order approving recovery through a rider of the capacity costs associated with the interim tolling agreement, which will be in effect until APSC action on the acquisition of the plant. A hearing before the APSC was held in April 2008 to address Entergy Arkansas' request for acquisition of the plant and concurrent cost recovery, and a decision is pending.

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On March 18, 2008 the Arkansas attorney general and the AEEC filed a notice of appeal of the December 2007 APSC order that approved recovery through a rider of the capacity costs associated with the interim tolling agreement. Entergy Arkansas will respond to the positions of the Arkansas attorney general and the AEEC in the appeal.

Filings with the LPSC

Retail Rates - Electric

(Entergy Louisiana)

In May 2006, Entergy Louisiana made its formula rate case thatplan filing with the LPSC for the 2005 test year. Entergy Louisiana modified the filing in August 2006 to reflect a 9.45% return on equity which is within the allowed bandwidth. The modified filing includes an increase of $24.2 million for interim recovery of storm costs from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and a $119.2 million rate increase to recover LPSC-approved incremental deferred and ongoing capacity costs. The filing requested recovery of approximately $50 million for the amortization of capacity deferrals over a three-year period, including carrying charges, and approximately $70 million for ongoing capacity costs. The increase was implemented, subject to refund, with the first billing cycle of September 2006. Entergy Louisiana subsequently updated its formula rate plan rider to reflect adjustments proposed by the LPSC Staff with which it agrees. The adjusted return on equity of 9.56% remains within the allowed bandwidth. Ongoing and deferred incremental capacity costs were reduced to $118.7 million. The updated formula rate plan rider was implemented, subject to refund, with the first billing cycle of October 2006. An uncontested stipulated settlement was filed in August 2006.February 2008 that will leave the current base rates in place, and the LPSC approved the settlement in March 2008. In the settlement Entergy Louisiana agreed to credit customers $7.2 million, plus $0.7 million of interest, for customer contributions to the Central States Compact in Nebraska that was never completed and agreed to a one-time $2.6 million deduction from the deferred capacity cost balance. The rebuttal testimony requests an annualcredit, for which Entergy Louisiana had previously recorded a provision, will be made in May 2008.

(Entergy Gulf States Louisiana)

In May 2007, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana made its formula rate increase of $106.5 million, and retainsplan filing with the LPSC for the 2006 test year. The filing reflected a 10.0% return on common equity, (ROE)which is within the allowed earnings bandwidth, and an anticipated formula rate plan decrease of 11.25%.  A primary reason for$23 million annually attributable to adjustments outside of the declineformula rate plan sharing mechanism related to capacity costs and the anticipated securitization of storm costs related to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita and the securitization of a storm reserve. In September 2007, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana modified the formula rate plan filing to reflect a 10.07% return on common equity, which is still within the allowed bandwidth. The modified filing also reflected implementation of a $4.1 million rate increase, subject to refund, attributable to recovery of additional LPSC-approved incremental deferred and ongoing capacity costs. The rate decrease anticipated in the rate request from the original request of $150 million is the removalfiling d id not occur because of the revenue requirement foradditional capacity costs approved by the proposed acquisitionLPSC, and because securitization of a load-following, combined cycle gas-fired generation resource, because Entergy Arkansas was not able to complete negotiations with the owner within the time requirements of the rate case.  Also, in March 2007 and April 2007, the APSC staff and intervenors filed additional testimony.  The APSC staff's filings indicate that an annual rate increase of $2 million is warranted, with a proposed ROE of 9.9%.  The APSC staff has also taken positions, which Entergy

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Arkansas opposes, regarding costs accumulated in the storm reserve, FERC-allocated System Agreement cost allocation, and removal costs associated with Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita and the terminationestablishment of a leasestorm reserve have not yet occurred. In October 2007, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana implemented a $16.4 million formula rate plan decrease that could haveis due to the reclassification of certain franchise fees from base rates to collection via a line item on customer bills pursuant to an adverse effect on future financial results.LPSC order. The LPSC staff issued its final report in December 2007, indicating a $1.6 million decrease in formula rate plan revenues for which interim rates were already in effect. In addition, the LPSC staff recommended that the LPSC give a one-year extension of Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's formula rate plan to synchronize with the final year of Entergy Louisiana's formula rate plan, or alternatively, to extend the formula rate plan for a longer period. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana indicated it is amenable to a one-year extension . An evidentiary hearinguncontested stipulated settlement was filed in February 2008 that will leave the current base rates in place and extend the formula rate case proceeding endedplan for one year, and the LPSC approved the settlement in early-May 2007.March 2008.

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Retail Rates - Gas (Entergy Gulf States)States Louisiana)

In January 2007,2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana filed with the LPSC its gas rate stabilization plan for the test year ending September 30, 2006.2007.  The filing showed a revenue deficiency of $3.5$3.7 million based on an ROEa return on common equity mid-point of 10.5%. In March 2007, Entergy Gulf States filedLouisiana will implement a set of rate and rider schedules that reflected all proposed LPSC staff adjustments and implemented a $2.4$3.4 million base rate increase effectivepursuant to an uncontested agreement with the first billing cycle of April 2007 pursuant to the rate stabilization plan. LPSC staff.

Filings with the PUCT and Texas Cities

Entergy Texas made a rate filing in September 2007 with the PUCT requesting an annual rate increase totaling $107.5 million, including a base rate increase of $64.3 million and special riders totaling $43.2 million. The base rate increase includes $12.2 million for the storm damage reserve. Entergy Texas is requesting an 11% return on common equity. In December 2007 the PUCT issued an order setting September 26, 2008 as the effective date for the rate change from the rate filing. Testimony filed by the PUCT staff and intervenors generally asks for rates to be set lower than the rates now being charged by Entergy Texas. The hearing on the rate case is scheduled for May 2008.

Filings with the MPSC (Entergy Mississippi)

In March 2007,2008, Entergy Mississippi made its annual scheduled formula rate plan filing for the 20062007 test year with the MPSC.  The filing showsshowed that ana $10.1 million increase of $12.9 million in annual electric revenues is warranted. The filing is currently being reviewed by the Mississippi Public Utilities StaffStaff.

Filings with the City Council

Retail Rates

In January 2008, Entergy New Orleans voluntarily implemented a 6.15% base rate credit for electric customers, which Entergy New Orleans estimates will return $10.6 million to electric customers in 2008. Entergy New Orleans was able to implement this credit because the recovery of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina has been occurring faster than expected. In addition, Entergy New Orleans set aside $2.5 million for an Energy Efficiency Fund.

Fuel Adjustment Clause Litigation

See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the complaint filed in April 1999 by a group of ratepayers against Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Corporation, Entergy Services, and Entergy Power in state court in Orleans Parish purportedly on behalf of all Entergy New Orleans ratepayers and a corresponding complaint filed with the City Council. In February 2004, the City Council approved a resolution that resulted in a refund to customers of $11.3 million, including interest, during the months of June through September 2004. In May 2005 the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans affirmed the City Council resolution, finding no support for the plaintiffs' claim that the refund amount should be higher. In June 2005, the plaintiffs appealed the Civil District Court decision to the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal. On February 25, 2008, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal issued a decision affirming in part, and reversi ng in part, the Civil District Court's decision.  Although the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal did not reverse any of the substantive findings and conclusions of the City Council or the Civil District Court, the Fourth Circuit found that the amount of the refund was arbitrary and capricious and increased the amount of the refund to $34.3 million.  Entergy New Orleans believes that the increase in the refund ordered by the Fourth Circuit is reviewingnot justified. Entergy New Orleans, the filing.City Council, and the plaintiffs requested rehearing, and in April 2008, the Fourth Circuit granted the plaintiffs' request for rehearing. In addition to changing the basis for the court's decision in the manner requested by the plaintiffs, the court also granted the plaintiffs' request that it provide for interest on the refund amount. The court denied the motions for rehearing filed by the City Council and Entergy New Orleans. In May 2008, Entergy New Orleans and the City Council filed petitions for appeal to the Louis iana Supreme Court, which has been opposed by the plaintiffs, and filed with the Louisiana Supreme Court applications for a writ of certiorari seeking, among other things, reversal of the Fourth Circuit decision.

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System Energy Rate Proceeding

In March 2008, the LPSC filed a complaint at the FERC under Federal Power Act section 206 against System Energy and Entergy Services. The complaint requests that the FERC set System Energy's rate of return on common equity at no more than 9.75%. The LPSC's complaint further requests that System Energy base its decommissioning and depreciation expenses on a 60-year useful life for Grand Gulf as opposed to the 40-year life specified in the existing NRC operating license. The APSC, the City of New Orleans, the MPSC, and other parties have intervened in the proceeding. System Energy filed its answer to the complaint in April 2008, in which it denies the allegations of the LPSC and requests that the FERC dismiss the complaint without a hearing.

Electric Industry Restructuring in Texas

Texas (Entergy Gulf States)

Refer to Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for the current Texas legislation anda discussion of electric industry restructuring activity that involves Entergy Gulf States' proposed transition to competition plan.Texas.

In December 2006, the PUCT asked for parties to brief the effects of the 2005 legislation on the competition dockets of Entergy Gulf States, most notably, the settlement that the parties entered with respect to the unbundling of Entergy Gulf States for retail open access. Finding that the 2005 legislation now provides the mechanism by which Entergy Gulf States will transition to competition, the PUCT, on February 1, 2007, dismissed Entergy Gulf States' unbundled cost of service proceeding. After analyzing the PUCT's decision, Entergy Gulf States recorded a provision for its estimated exposure related to certain past fuel cost recoveries that may be credited to customers.

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NOTE 3. COMMON EQUITY

Common Stock

Earnings per Share

The following tables present Entergy's basic and diluted earnings per share calculations included on the consolidated income statement:

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

2007

 

2006

 

2008

 

2007

 

(In Millions, Except Per Share Data)

 

(In Millions, Except Per Share Data)

 

 

 

$/share

 

 

 

$/share

 

 

 

$/share

 

 

 

$/share

Earnings applicable to common stock

Earnings applicable to common stock

 

$212.2

 

 

 

$193.6

 

 

Earnings applicable to common stock

 

$308.7

 

 

 

$212.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average number of common shares
outstanding - basic

Average number of common shares
outstanding - basic

 


200.5

 


$1.06 

 


207.7

 


$0.93 

Average number of common shares
outstanding - basic

 


192.6

 


$1.60 

 


200.5

 


$1.06 

Average dilutive effect of:

Average dilutive effect of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average dilutive effect of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock Options

 

4.8

 

(0.025)

 

3.5

 

(0.015)

Stock Options

 

4.6

 

(0.037)

 

4.8

 

(0.025)

Equity Units

 

0.7

 

(0.003)

 

-

 

Equity Units

 

1.1

 

(0.009)

 

0.7

 

(0.003)

Deferred Units

 

0.1

 

(0.001)

 

0.2

 

(0.001)

Deferred Units

 

 

(0.000)

 

0.1

 

(0.001)

Average number of common shares
outstanding - diluted

Average number of common shares
outstanding - diluted

 


206.1

 


$1.03 

 


211.4

 


$0.92 

Average number of common shares
outstanding - diluted

 


198.3

 


$1.56 

 


206.1

 


$1.03 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entergy's stock option and other equity compensation plans are discussed in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements in the Form 10-K.

Treasury Stock

During the first quarter of 2007,2008, Entergy Corporation issued 824,527245,349 shares of its previously repurchased common stock to satisfy stock option exercises and other stock-based awards. During the first quarter of 2007,2008, Entergy Corporation purchased 5,672,0421,468,200 shares of common stock for a total purchase price of $558.2$158.2 million.

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Retained Earnings

On April 4, 2007,8, 2008, Entergy Corporation's Board of Directors declared a common stock dividend of $0.54$0.75 per share, payable on June 1, 20072, 2008 to holders of record as of May 10, 2007.9, 2008.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

CashBased on market prices as of March 31, 2008, cash flow hedges with net unrealized losses of approximately $67.8$108.9 million net-of-tax at March 31, 20072008 are expected to be reclassified into earningsfrom accumulated other comprehensive income to operating revenues during the next twelve months.

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The actual amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, however, could vary due to future changes in market prices. See Note 1 (Derivative Financial Instruments and Commodity Derivatives)and Note 16 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for additional discussion of the accounting treatment of cash flow hedges.

 

NOTE 4. LINES OF CREDIT, RELATED SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS, AND LONG-TERM DEBT

Entergy Corporation has in place two separate revolving credit facilities, a five-year credit facility and a three-year credit facility. The five-year credit facility, whichthat expires in May 2010,August 2012 and has a borrowing capacity of $2 billion and the three-year facility, which expires in December 2008, has a borrowing capacity of $1.5$3.5 billion. Entergy Corporation also has the ability to issue letters of credit against the total borrowing capacity of boththe credit facilities.facility. The commitmentfacility fee for these facilities is currently 0.13% per annum0.09% of the unusedcommitment amount. CommitmentFacility fees and interest rates on loans under the credit facility can fluctuate depending on the senior unsecured debt ratings of Entergy Corporation. The weighted average interest rate as of March 31, 2008 was 3.831% on the Utility operating companies.drawn portion of the facility. Following is a summary of the borrowings outstanding and capacity available under these facilitiesthe facility as of March 31, 2007.2008.


Facility

 


Capacity

 


Borrowings

 

Letters
of Credit

 

Capacity
Available

  

(In Millions)

         

5-Year Facility

 

$2,000 

 

$895 

 

$79 

 

$1,026

3-Year Facility

 

$1,500 

 

$540 

 

$- 

 

$960


Capacity

 


Borrowings

 

Letters
of Credit

 

Capacity
Available

(In Millions)

       

$3,500 

 

$2,476 

 

$71 

 

$953

See Part II, Item 5 for an update of the borrowings outstanding as of May 8, 2007.

Entergy Corporation's facilities requirefacility requires it to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. If Entergy fails to meet this ratio, or if Entergy or one of the Utility operating companies (except Entergy New Orleans) and System Energy defaultdefaults on other indebtedness or areis in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, an acceleration of the facilities'facility maturity datesdate may occur.

Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, and Entergy Mississippi each had credit facilities available as of March 31, 20072008 as follows:


Company

 


Expiration Date

 

Amount of
Facility

 


Interest Rate (a)

Amount Drawn as of
March 31, 20072008

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entergy Arkansas

 

April 20072008

 

$85100 million (b)

 

4.75%

-

Entergy Gulf States Louisiana

 

February 2011August 2012

 

$50100 million (a)(c)

3.13%

-

Entergy Louisiana

August 2012

$200 million (d)

3.06%

 

-

Entergy Mississippi

 

May 20072008

 

$30 million (b)(e)

 

3.95%

-

Entergy Mississippi

 

May 20072008

 

$20 million (b)(e)

 

3.95%

-

(a)

The interest rate is the weighted average interest rate as of March 31, 2008 that would be applied to the outstanding borrowings under the facility.

(b)

In April 2008, Entergy Arkansas renewed its credit facility through April 2009. The renewed credit facility requires Entergy Arkansas to maintain a debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.

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(c)

The credit facility allows Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to issue letters of credit against the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of March 31, 2007, $1.4 million in2008, no letters of credit had been issued.were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. Pursuant to the terms of the credit agreement, the amount of debt assumed by Entergy Texas, currently $1.079 billion, is excluded from debt and capitalization in calculating the debt ratio.

(b)(d)

The credit facility allows Entergy Louisiana to issue letters of credit against the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of March 31, 2008, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.

(e)

Borrowings under the Entergy Mississippi credit facilities may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable. Prior to expiration on May 31, 2008, Entergy Mississippi expects to renew both of its credit facilities.

In April 2007, Entergy Arkansas renewed itsThe facility fees on the credit facility through April 2008 and increased the amountfacilities range from 0.09% to 0.15% of the credit facility to $100 million. Prior to expiration on May 31, 2007, it is expected that Entergy Mississippi will renew both of its credit facilities.

The credit facilities have variable interest rates and the average commitment fee is 0.13%. The Entergy Arkansas credit facility requires that it maintain total shareholders' equity of at least 25% of its total assets.amount.

The short-term borrowings of the Registrant Subsidiaries (other than Entergy New Orleans) and certain other Entergy subsidiaries are limited to amounts authorized by the FERC. The current FERC-authorized limits are effective through March 31, 2008.2010 (except Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, which are effective through November 8, 2009). In addition to borrowings from commercial banks, these companies are authorized under a FERC order to borrow from the Entergy System money pool. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce Entergy's subsidiaries' dependence on external short-term borrowings. Borrowings from the money pool and external borrowings combined may not exceed the FERC authorized limits. As of March 31, 2007,2008, Entergy's subsidiaries' aggregate money pool and external short-term borrowings authorized limit was $2.0$2.1 billion, the aggregate outstanding borrowing from the money pool was $330.1$472 million, and Entergy's subsidiaries' had no outstanding short-term borrowing fromfro m external sources.

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The following are the FERC-authorized limits for short-term borrowings effective February 8, 2006 and the outstanding short-term borrowings from the money pool for the Registrant Subsidiaries (other than Entergy New Orleans) as of March 31, 2007:2008:

 

Authorized

 

Borrowings

 

Authorized

 

Borrowings

 

(In Millions)

 

(In Millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entergy Arkansas

 

$250

 

-

 

$250

 

$91.4

Entergy Gulf States

 

$350

 

-

Entergy Gulf States Louisiana

 

$200

 

-

Entergy Louisiana

 

$250

 

$67.1

 

$250

 

$47.5

Entergy Mississippi

 

$175

 

-

 

$175

 

-

Entergy New Orleans

 

$100

 

-

System Energy

 

$200

 

-

 

$200

 

-

UnderTax Exempt Bond Audit

The IRS completed an audit of certain Tax Exempt Bonds (Bonds) issued by St. Charles Parish, State of Louisiana (the Issuer). The Bonds were issued to finance previously unfinanced acquisition costs expended by Entergy Louisiana to acquire certain radioactive solid waste disposal facilities (the Facilities) at the Waterford Steam Electric Generating Station. In March and April 2005, the IRS issued proposed adverse determinations that the Issuer's 7.0% Series bonds due 2022, 7.5% Series bonds due 2021, and 7.05% Series bonds due 2022 were not tax exempt. The stated basis for these determinations was that radioactive waste did not constitute "solid waste" within the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and therefore the Facilities did not qualify as solid waste disposal facilities. The three series of Bonds are the only series of bonds issued by the Issuer for the benefit of Entergy Louisiana that were the subject of audits by the IRS. Because the Issuer, Entergy Louisiana, and IRS O ffice of Appeals desired to settle the issue that was raised, Entergy Louisiana made a savings provision in PUHCA 2005, which repealed PUHCA 1935, Entergy New Orleans may continue to be a participant in the money pool$1.25 million payment to the extent authorized by its SEC PUHCA 1935 order. However, Entergy New Orleans has not made, and does not expect to make, any additional money pool borrowings while it is in bankruptcy proceedings. Entergy New Orleans had $37.2 million in borrowings outstanding fromIRS. The terms of the money pool as of its bankruptcy filing date, September 23, 2005.settlement have no effect on the Issuer or the bondholders.

In January 2007, Entergy Mississippi redeemed, prior to maturity, $100 million of 4.35% Series of First Mortgage Bonds due April 2008.

Entergy New Orleans Debtor-in-Possession Credit Facility

See Note 4 in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the Entergy New Orleans $200 million debtor-in-possession (DIP) credit facility. As of March 31 2007, Entergy New Orleans had $42 million of outstanding borrowings under the DIP credit agreement. During April 2007, at the same time that it made a scheduled pension plan contribution, Entergy New Orleans borrowed under the DIP credit agreement, and on May 8, 2007 had $67 million of outstanding borrowings under the DIP credit agreement.

 

NOTE 5. ACQUISITIONS

In April 2007, Entergy's Non-Utility Nuclear business purchased the 798 MW Palisades nuclear energy plant located near South Haven, Michigan from Consumers Energy Company for a cash payment of $380 million. Entergy received the plant, nuclear fuel, inventories, and other assets. The liability to decommission the plant, as well as related decommissioning trust funds of approximately $250 million, was also transferred to Entergy's Non-Utility Nuclear business. Entergy's Non-Utility Nuclear business executed a unit contingent, 15-year purchased power agreement (PPA) with Consumers Energy for 100% of the plant's output, excluding any future uprates. Prices under the PPA range from $43.50/MWh in 2007 to $61.50/MWh in 2022, and the average price under the PPA is $51/MWh. In the first quarter 2007, the NRC renewed Palisades' operating license until 2031. Also as part of the transaction, Consumers Energy paid Entergy's Non-Utility Nuclear business $30 million to assume responsibility for spent fuel at the decommissioned Big Rock Point nuclear plant, which is located near Charlevoix, Michigan.

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NOTE 6. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Entergy grants stock options, which are described more fully in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements in the Form 10-K. Entergy adopted SFAS 123R, "Share-Based Payment" on January 1, 2006. The adoption of the standard did not materially affect Entergy's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows because Entergy adopted the fair value based method of accounting for stock options prescribed by SFAS 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" on January 1, 2003. Prior to 2003, Entergy applied the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related Interpretations in accounting for those plans. Awards under Entergy's plans generally vest over three years.

The following table includes financial information for stock options for the first quarter for each of the years presented:

 

2007

 

2006

 

(In Millions)

Compensation expense included in Entergy's Net Income for the first quarter

$3.3

 

$2.8

Tax benefit recognized in Entergy's Net Income for the first quarter

$1.3

 

$1.1

Compensation cost capitalized as part of fixed assets and inventory as of
March 31,


$0.5

 


$0.5

 

2008

 

2007

 

(In Millions)

Compensation expense included in Entergy's Net Income

$4.4

 

$3.3

Tax benefit recognized in Entergy's Net Income

$1.7

 

$1.3

Compensation cost capitalized as part of fixed assets and inventory

$0.8

 

$0.5

Entergy granted 1,854,9001,637,400 stock options during the first quarter of 20072008 with a weighted-average fair value of $14.15.$14.43. At March 31, 2007,2008, there were 11,834,93011,962,373 stock options outstanding with a weighted-average exercise price of $57.54.$65.39. The aggregate intrinsic value of the stock options outstanding was $561$523 million.

 

NOTE 7.6. RETIREMENT AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

Components of Net Pension Cost

Entergy's qualified pension cost, including amounts capitalized, for the first quarters of 20072008 and 2006,2007, included the following components:

 

2007

 

2006

 

2008

 

2007

 

(In Thousands)

 

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost - benefits earned during the period

 

$23,428 

 

$23,176 

 

$22,598 

 

$23,897 

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

 

44,602 

 

41,814 

 

51,647 

 

45,862 

Expected return on assets

 

(49,179)

 

(44,482)

 

(57,639)

 

(50,626)

Amortization of prior service cost

 

1,338 

 

1,365 

 

1,266 

 

1,383 

Amortization of loss

 

11,075 

 

10,931 

 

6,934 

 

11,444 

Net pension costs

 

$31,264 

 

$32,804 

 

$24,806 

 

$31,960 

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The Registrant Subsidiaries' qualified pension cost, including amounts capitalized, for the first quarters of 20072008 and 2006,2007, included the following components:

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

System

Entergy

2007

 

Arkansas

 

Gulf States

 

Louisiana

 

Mississippi

 

New Orleans

 

Energy

 

Entergy

 

Gulf States

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

System

2008

 

Arkansas

 

Louisiana

 

Louisiana

 

Mississippi

 

New Orleans

 

Energy

 

(In Thousands)

 

(In Thousands)

Service cost - benefits earned

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

during the period

 

$3,638 

 

$3,011 

 

$2,231 

 

$1,089 

 

$470 

 

$1,021 

 

$3,584 

 

$1,841 

 

$2,058 

 

$1,063 

 

$445 

 

$930 

Interest cost on projected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

benefit obligation

 

10,498 

 

8,139 

 

6,251 

 

3,371 

 

1,260 

 

1,710 

 

11,616 

 

5,047 

 

6,784 

 

3,627 

 

1,415 

 

1,937 

Expected return on assets

 

(11,009)

 

(10,750)

 

(7,808)

 

(3,837)

 

(1,446)

 

(2,136)

 

(11,765)

 

(7,165)

 

(8,134)

 

(4,075)

 

(1,839)

 

(2,452)

Amortization of prior service cost

 

412 

 

304 

 

160 

 

114 

 

44 

 

12 

 

223 

 

110 

 

119 

 

90 

 

52 

 

Amortization of loss

 

2,721 

 

623 

 

1,433 

 

749 

 

368 

 

151 

 

2,303 

 

115 

 

920 

 

485 

 

319 

 

90 

Net pension cost

 

$6,260 

 

$1,327 

 

$2,267 

 

$1,486 

 

$696 

 

$758 

Net pension cost/(income)

 

$5,961 

 

($52)

 

$1,747 

 

$1,190 

 

$392 

 

$514 

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

System

Entergy

2006

 

Arkansas

 

Gulf States

 

Louisiana

 

Mississippi

 

New Orleans

 

Energy

 

Entergy

 

Gulf States

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

System

2007

 

Arkansas

 

Louisiana

 

Louisiana

 

Mississippi

 

New Orleans

 

Energy

 

(In Thousands)

 

(In Thousands)

Service cost - benefits earned

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

during the period

 

$3,626 

 

$2,993 

 

$2,182 

 

$1,077 

 

$501 

 

$1,031 

 

$3,638 

 

$3,011 

 

$2,231 

 

$1,089 

 

$470 

 

$1,021 

Interest cost on projected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

benefit obligation

 

9,915 

 

7,914 

 

6,052 

 

3,252 

 

1,282 

 

1,604 

 

10,498 

 

8,139 

 

6,251 

 

3,371 

 

1,260 

 

1,710 

Expected return on assets

 

(9,834)

 

(10,176)

 

(7,114)

 

(3,683)

 

(884)

 

(1,775)

 

(11,009)

 

(10,750)

 

(7,808)

 

(3,837)

 

(1,446)

 

(2,136)

Amortization of prior service cost

 

415 

 

309 

 

141 

 

128 

 

56 

 

12 

 

412 

 

304 

 

160 

 

114 

 

44 

 

12 

Amortization of loss

 

2,438 

 

640 

 

1,509 

 

725 

 

509 

 

167 

 

2,721 

 

623 

 

1,433 

 

749 

 

368 

 

151 

Net pension cost

 

$6,560 

 

$1,680 

 

$2,770 

 

$1,499 

 

$1,464 

 

$1,039 

 

$6,260 

 

$1,327 

 

$2,267 

 

$1,486 

 

$696 

 

$758 

Entergy recognized $4.0$4.3 million and $3.9$4.0 million in pension cost for its non-qualified pension plans in the first quarters of 20072008 and 2006,2007, respectively.

The Registrant Subsidiaries recognized the following pension cost for their non-qualified pension plans in the first quarters of 20072008 and 2006:

2007:

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Arkansas

 

Gulf States

 

Louisiana

 

Mississippi

 

New Orleans

 

 

Entergy

 

Gulf States

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

 

(In Thousands)

 

Arkansas

 

Louisiana

 

Louisiana

 

Mississippi

 

New Orleans

 

 

(In Thousands)

Non-Qualified Pension Cost First
Quarter 2008

 

$133 

 

$78 

 

$7 

 

$54 

 

$12 

 

Non-Qualified Pension Cost First
Quarter 2007

 

$123 

 

$317 

 

$6 

 

$44 

 

$57 

 

 

$123 

 

$317 

 

$6 

 

$44 

 

$57 

 

Non-Qualified Pension Cost First
Quarter 2006

 

$113 

 

$220 

 

$5 

 

$36 

 

$54 

 

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Components of Net Other Postretirement Benefit Cost

Entergy's other postretirement benefit cost, including amounts capitalized, for the first quarters of 20072008 and 2006,2007, included the following components:

 

2007

 

2006

 

2008

 

2007

 

(In Thousands)

 

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost - benefits earned during the period

 

$10,638 

 

$10,370 

 

$11,800 

 

$10,893 

Interest cost on APBO

 

14,816 

 

14,316 

 

17,824 

 

15,686 

Expected return on assets

 

(5,577)

 

(4,756)

 

(7,027)

 

(6,260)

Amortization of transition obligation

 

542 

 

542 

 

957 

 

958 

Amortization of prior service cost

 

(4,049)

 

(3,688)

 

(4,104)

 

(3,959)

Amortization of loss

 

4,461 

 

5,698 

 

3,890 

 

4,743 

Net other postretirement benefit cost

 

$20,831 

 

$22,482 

 

$23,340 

 

$22,061 

The Registrant Subsidiaries' other postretirement benefit cost, including amounts capitalized, for the first quarters of 20072008 and 2006,2007, included the following components:

Entergy

 

 

Entergy

 

Gulf States

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

System

2008

 

Arkansas

 

Louisiana

 

Louisiana

 

Mississippi

 

New Orleans

 

Energy

 

 

(In Thousands)

Service cost - benefits earned

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  during the period

 

$1,706 

 

$1,251 

 

$1,099 

 

$514 

 

$295 

 

$513 

Interest cost on APBO

 

3,443 

 

1,917 

 

2,187 

 

1,141 

 

953 

 

531 

Expected return on assets

 

(2,492)

 

 

 

(905)

 

(789)

 

(511)

Amortization of transition obligation

 

205 

 

84 

 

96 

 

88 

 

415 

 

Amortization of prior service cost

 

(197)

 

146 

 

117 

 

(62)

 

90 

 

(283)

Amortization of loss

 

1,440 

 

494 

 

677 

 

534 

 

291 

 

177 

Net other postretirement benefit cost

 

$4,105 

 

$3,892 

 

$4,176 

 

$1,310 

 

$1,255 

 

$429 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

System

 

Entergy

 

Gulf States

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

System

2007

 

Arkansas

 

Gulf States

 

Louisiana

 

Mississippi

 

New Orleans

 

Energy

 

Arkansas

 

Louisiana

 

Louisiana

 

Mississippi

 

New Orleans

 

Energy

 

(In Thousands)

 

(In Thousands)

Service cost - benefits earned

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

during the period

 

$1,525 

 

$1,547 

 

$973 

 

$476 

 

$255 

 

$451 

 

$1,525 

 

$1,547 

 

$973 

 

$476 

 

$255 

 

$451 

Interest cost on APBO

 

3,037 

 

2,876 

 

1,941 

 

1,049 

 

870 

 

433 

 

3,037 

 

2,876 

 

1,941 

 

1,049 

 

870 

 

433 

Expected return on assets

 

(2,231)

 

(1,697)

 

 

(819)

 

(682)

 

(470)

 

(2,231)

 

(1,697)

 

 

(819)

 

(682)

 

(470)

Amortization of transition obligation

 

205 

 

151 

 

96 

 

88 

 

416 

 

 

205 

 

151 

 

96 

 

88 

 

416 

 

Amortization of prior service cost

 

(197)

 

218 

 

117 

 

(62)

 

90 

 

(283)

 

(197)

 

218 

 

117 

 

(62)

 

90 

 

(283)

Amortization of loss

 

1,500 

 

793 

 

764 

 

613 

 

282 

 

149 

 

1,500 

 

793 

 

764 

 

613 

 

282 

 

149 

Net other postretirement benefit cost

 

$3,839 

 

$3,888 

 

$3,891 

 

$1,345 

 

$1,231 

 

$282 

 

$3,839 

 

$3,888 

 

$3,891 

 

$1,345 

 

$1,231 

 

$282 

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Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

System

2006

 

Arkansas

 

Gulf States

 

Louisiana

 

Mississippi

 

New Orleans

 

Energy

 

 

(In Thousands)

Service cost - benefits earned

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  during the period

 

$1,337 

 

$1,254 

 

$854 

 

$419 

 

$232 

 

$414 

Interest cost on APBO

 

2,844 

 

2,747 

 

1,856 

 

944 

 

856 

 

407 

Expected return on assets

 

(1,797)

 

(1,489)

 

 

(709)

 

(611)

 

(421)

Amortization of transition obligation

 

205 

 

151 

 

96 

 

88 

 

416 

 

Amortization of prior service cost

 

(408)

 

 

(24)

 

(137)

 

10 

 

(301)

Amortization of loss

 

1,671 

 

1,002 

 

893 

 

644 

 

343 

 

207 

Net other postretirement benefit cost

 

$3,852 

 

$3,665 

 

$3,675 

 

$1,249 

 

$1,246 

 

$308 

Employer Contributions

Based on current assumptions, Entergy expects to contribute $176$226 million to its qualified pension plans in 2007.2008. As of the end of April 2007,2008, Entergy had contributed $96$98 million to its pension plans. Therefore, Entergy presently anticipates contributing an additional $80$128 million to fund its qualified pension plans in 2007.2008.

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TheBased on current assumptions, the Registrant Subsidiaries expect to contribute the following to qualified pension plans in 2007:2008:

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

System

 

 

Arkansas

 

Gulf States

 

Louisiana

 

Mississippi

 

New Orleans

 

Energy

 

 

(In Thousands)

Expected 2007 pension contributions
  disclosed in Form 10-K

 


$6,987

 


$25,346

 


$ -

 


$784

 


$43,585

 


$5,688

Pension contributions made through
  April 2007

 

$ -

 

$16,550

 


$ -

 

$ -

 

$28,459

 

$3,538

Remaining estimated pension
  contributions to be made in 2007

 

$6,987

 

$8,796

 


$ -

 

$784

 

$15,126

 

$2,150

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Gulf States

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

System

 

 

Arkansas

 

Louisiana

 

Louisiana

 

Mississippi

 

New Orleans

 

Energy

 

 

(In Thousands)

Expected 2008 pension contributions
  disclosed in Form 10-K

 


$40,470

 


$37,756

 


$ -

 


$10,955

 


$ -

 


$ -

Pension contributions made through
  April 2008

 

$10,710

 

$13,763

 


$ -

 

$2,899

 


$ -

 


$ -

Remaining estimated pension
  contributions to be made in 2008

 

$29,760

 

$23,993

 


$ -

 

$8,056

 


$ -

 


$ -

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (Medicare Act)

Based on actuarial analysis, the estimated impact of future Medicare subsidies reduced the December 31, 20062007 Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation (APBO) by $183$182 million, and reduced the first quarter 20072008 and 20062007 other postretirement benefit cost by $6.3$6.2 million and $6.9$6.5 million, respectively. In the first quarter 2007, Entergy received $0.9 million in Medicare subsidies for prescription drug claims during the third quarter 2006.

Based on actuarial analysis, the estimated impact of future Medicare subsidies reduced the December 31, 20062007 APBO and the first quarters 20072008 and 20062007 other postretirement benefit cost for the Registrant Subsidiaries as follows:

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

System

Entergy

 

Arkansas

 

Gulf States

 

Louisiana

 

Mississippi

 

New Orleans

 

Energy

 

Entergy

 

Gulf States

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

System

 

(In Thousands)

 

Arkansas

 

Louisiana

 

Louisiana

 

Mississippi

 

New Orleans

 

Energy

Reduction in 12/31/2006 APBO

 

($40,636)

 

($35,991)

 

($22,486)

 

($13,560)

 

($10,110)

 

($5,966)

 

(In Thousands)

Reduction in 12/31/2007 APBO

 

($39,653)

 

($19,662)

 

($21,797)

 

($13,223)

 

($9,487)

 

($6,185)

Reduction in first quarter 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

other postretirement benefit cost

 

($1,266)

 

($876)

 

($706)

 

($406)

 

($279)

 

($236)

Reduction in first quarter 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

other postretirement benefit cost

 

($1,376)

 

($1,222)

 

($762)

 

($438)

 

($311)

 

($246)

 

($1,376)

 

($1,222)

 

($762)

 

($438)

 

($311)

 

($246)

Reduction in first quarter 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

other postretirement benefit cost

 

($1,562)

 

($1,332)

 

($865)

 

($512)

 

($376)

 

($268)

Medicare subsidies received in
the first quarter 2007 for third
quarter 2006 claims



$296 

 



$205 

 



$129 

 



$75 

 



$74 

 



$15 

For further information on the Medicare Act refer to Note 11 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K.

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NOTE 8.7. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

Entergy Corporation

Entergy's reportable segments as of March 31, 20072008 are Utility and Non-Utility Nuclear. Utility generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electric power in portions of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, and provides natural gas utility service in portions of Louisiana. Non-Utility Nuclear owns and operates six nuclear power plants and is primarily focused on selling electric power produced by those plants to wholesale customers. "All Other" includes the parent company, Entergy Corporation, and other business activity, including the non-nuclear wholesale assets business, the Competitive Retail Services business, and earnings on the proceeds of sales of previously-owned businesses. As a result of the Entergy New Orleans bankruptcy filing, Entergy discontinued the consolidation of Entergy New Orleans retroactive to January 1, 2005, and is reportingreported Entergy New Orleans results under the equity method of accounting in the Utility segment. As discussed more thoroughlysegment in Note 9 to2006 and 2005. On May 7, 200 7, the financial statements,bankruptcy judge entered an order confirming Entergy expects to reconsolidateNew Orleans' plan of reorganization. With confirmation of the plan of reorganization, Entergy reconsolidated Entergy New Orleans in the second quarter 2007, retroactive to January 1, 2007.

Entergy's segment financial information for the first quarters of 20072008 and 20062007 is as follows:



Utility

 


Non-Utility
Nuclear*

 



All Other*

 



Eliminations

 



Consolidated



Utility

 


Non-Utility
Nuclear*

 



All Other*

 



Eliminations

 



Consolidated

(In Thousands)

(In Thousands)

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Revenues

$2,103,269

 

$458,251

 

$45,048 

 

($6,338)

 

$2,600,230 

$2,136,330 

 

$680,484

 

$54,800 

 

($6,880)

 

$2,864,734 

Equity in earnings of

 

 

 

 

 

unconsolidated equity affiliates

$2,909

 

$-

 

$1,625 

 

$- 

 

$4,534 

Equity in loss of unconsolidated

 

 

 

 

 

equity affiliates

$- 

 

$-

 

($929)

 

$- 

 

($929)

Income Taxes (Benefit)

$79,180

 

$84,735

 

($19,362)

 

$- 

 

$144,553 

$84,243 

 

$124,973

 

($16,213)

 

$- 

 

$193,003 

Net Income (Loss)

$104,450

 

$128,170

 

($20,425)

 

$- 

 

$212,195 

$117,147 

 

$221,697

 

($30,095)

 

$- 

 

$308,749 

Total Assets

$25,167,308

$5,513,662

$2,887,861 

($2,421,989)

$31,146,842 

$26,201,946 

$7,175,012

$1,938,323 

($1,450,448)

$33,864,833 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Revenues

$2,131,020

 

$388,010

 

$66,688 

 

($17,687)

 

$2,568,031 

$2,197,099 

 

$458,251

 

$45,048 

 

($6,338)

 

$2,694,060 

Equity in earnings (loss) of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unconsolidated equity affiliates

$5,643

 

$-

 

($2,057)

 

$- 

 

$3,586 

($1)

 

$-

 

$1,625 

 

$- 

 

$1,624 

Income Taxes (Benefit)

$76,973

 

$52,916

 

($11,059)

 

$- 

 

$118,830 

$80,692 

 

$84,735

 

($19,362)

 

$- 

 

$146,065 

Net Income (Loss)

$119,752

 

$81,530

 

($7,622)

 

($32)

 

$193,628 

$104,450 

 

$128,170

 

($20,425)

 

$- 

 

$212,195 

Total Assets

$24,736,486

$5,037,167

$3,451,763 

($2,709,370)

$30,516,046 

$25,695,295 

$5,518,895

$2,882,628 

($2,421,989)

$31,674,829 

Businesses marked with * are sometimes referred to as the "competitive businesses," with the exception of the parent company, Entergy Corporation. Eliminations are primarily intersegment activity. Almost all of Entergy's goodwill is related to the Utility segment.

Registrant Subsidiaries

The Registrant Subsidiaries' have one reportable segment, which is an integrated utility business, except for System Energy, which is an electricity generation business. The Registrant Subsidiaries' operations are managed on an integrated basis because of the substantial effect of cost-based rates and regulatory oversight on the business process, cost structures, and operating results.

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NOTE 8. ACQUISITION

Calcasieu (Entergy Gulf States Louisiana)

In March 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana purchased the Calcasieu Generating Facility, a 322 MW simple-cycle gas-fired power plant located near the city of Sulphur in southwestern Louisiana, for approximately $56.4 million from Dynegy, Inc. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana received the plant, materials and supplies, SO2 emission allowances, and related real estate in the transaction. The FERC and the LPSC approved the acquisition.

 

NOTE 9. ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGRISK MANAGEMENT AND FAIR VALUE

See Note 1816 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Entergy's and the Registrant Subsidiaries' exposure to market and commodity risks. See Note 17 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Entergy's and the Registrant Subsidiaries' decommissioning trust funds.

Effective January 1, 2008 Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" (SFAS 157), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 generally does not require any new fair value measurements. However, in some cases, the application of SFAS 157 in the future may change Entergy's and the Registrant Subsidiaries' practice for measuring and disclosing fair values under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements.

SFAS 157 defines fair value as an exit price, or the price that would be received to sell an asset or the amount that would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between knowledgeable market participants at date of measurement. Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries use assumptions or market input data that market participants would use in pricing assets or liabilities at fair value. The inputs can be readily observable, corroborated by market data, or generally unobservable. Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries endeavor to use the best available information to determine fair value.

SFAS 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy establishes the highest priority for unadjusted market quotes in an active market for the identical asset or liability and the lowest priority for unobservable inputs. The three levels of fair value hierarchy defined in SFAS 157 are as follows:

Level 2 consists primarily of individually owned debt instruments or shares in common trusts.

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The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy established by SFAS 157, Entergy's assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2008. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to a fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

  

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

  

(In Millions)

Assets:

        

Decommissioning trust funds

 

$580

 

$2,601

 

$-

 

$3,181

Gas hedge contracts

 

86

 

-

 

-

 

86

  

$666

 

$2,601

 

$-

 

$3,267

         

Liabilities:

        

Derivatives

 

$-

 

$-

 

$288

 

$288

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the liabilities for the fair value of derivatives classified as level 3 in the SFAS 157 fair value hierarchy (in millions):

Balance as of January 1, 2008

$12

Price changes

196

Originated

74

Settlements

6

Balance as of March 31, 2008

$288

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The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy established by SFAS 157, the Registrant Subsidaries' assets that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2008. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to a fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect its placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

  

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

  

(In Millions)

Entergy Arkansas:

        

Assets:

        

  Decommissioning trust funds

 

$49.8

 

$396.6

 

$-

 

$446.4

Entergy Gulf States Louisiana:

        

Assets:

        

  Decommissioning trust funds

 

$15.9

 

$332.9

 

$-

 

$348.8

  Gas hedge contracts

 

18.9

 

-

 

-

 

18.9

  

$34.8

 

$332.9

 

$-

 

$367.7

Entergy Louisiana:

        

Assets:

        

  Decommissioning trust funds

 

$42.4

 

$166.6

 

$-

 

$209.0

  Gas hedge contracts

 

36.9

 

-

 

-

 

36.9

  

$79.3

 

$166.6

 

$-

 

$245.9

Entergy Mississippi:

        

Assets:

        

  Gas hedge contracts

 

$30.6

 

$-

 

$-

 

$30.6

System Energy:

        

Assets:

        

  Decommissioning trust funds

 

$69.7

 

$235.0

 

$-

 

$304.7

NOTE 10. INCOME TAXES

Income Tax Audits and Litigation

In the first quarter 2008, Entergy agreed to concede the issue relating to the simplified method of allocating the "mixed service costs" component of overhead. Entergy's concession will result in an increase to taxable income for income tax purposes of $361 million for 2005 and $240 million for 2006. Because Entergy has a consolidated net operating loss carryover into these years, this concession has the effect of reducing the consolidated net operating loss carryover. Entergy's concession will not have a material effect on the Registrant Subsidiaries' net income. Of the total increase to taxable income for income tax purposes of $601 million, the taxable income for income tax purposes of the Registrant Subsidiaries increased as follows: Entergy Arkansas, $173 million; Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, $199 million; Entergy Louisiana, $15 million; Entergy Mississippi, $89 million; Entergy New Orleans, bankruptcy proceeding. On May 7,$15 million; and System Energy, $20 million.

NOTE 11. ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Effective December 31, 2007, Entergy Gulf States, Inc. completed a jurisdictional separation into two vertically integrated utility companies, one operating under the bankruptcy judge entered an order confirmingsole retail jurisdiction of the PUCT, Entergy New Orleans' plan of reorganization. With the receipt of CDBG funds,Texas, and the agreement on insurance recovery with oneother operating under the sole retail jurisdiction of its excess insurers,the LPSC, Entergy New Orleans waivedGulf States Louisiana. Entergy Texas now owns all Entergy Gulf States, Inc. distribution and transmission assets located in Texas, the conditions precedentgas-fired generating plants located in its planTexas, undivided 42.5% ownership shares of reorganization,Entergy Gulf States, Inc.'s 70% ownership

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interest in Nelson 6 and 42% ownership interest in Big Cajun 2, Unit 3, which are coal-fired generating plants located in Louisiana, and other assets and contract rights to the plan became effective on May 8, 2007.extent related to utility operations in Texas. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana now owns all of the remaining assets that were owned by Entergy Gulf States, Inc.  On a book value basis, approximately 58.1% of the Entergy Gulf States, Inc. assets were allocated to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and approximately 41.9% were allocated to Entergy Texas.

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Following are significant terms in Entergy New Orleans' plan of reorganization:

Entergy New Orleans currently estimates that the prepetition claims that will be allowed and paid (either in cash or by notes) in the bankruptcy case will approximate the prepetition liabilities currently recorded by Entergy New Orleans, including interest.

(Entergy Corporation)

Entergy'sGulf States Louisiana's income statement and cash flow statement for the three months ended March 31, 2007 includes $41 million in operating revenues and $34 million in purchased power expenses from transactions withinclude the operations of Entergy New Orleans. Entergy's income statement for the three months ended March 31, 2006 includes $61 million in operating revenues and $7 million in purchased power expenses from transactions withTexas. Entergy New Orleans. Entergy'sGulf States Louisiana's balance sheet as of March 31, 2007 includes $98 million of accounts that are payable to Entergy affiliates by Entergy New Orleans. Entergy's balance sheetsheets as of December 31, 2006 includes $95 million of accounts that are payable to Entergy affiliates by Entergy New Orleans.

With confirmation2007 and March 31, 2008 reflect the effects of the plan of reorganization, Entergy expects to reconsolidate Entergy New Orleans in the second quarter 2007, retroactive to January 1, 2007. Because Entergy owns allseparation of the common stock of Entergy New Orleans, reconsolidation will not affect the amount of net income that Entergy records from Entergy New Orleans' operations for any current or prior period, but will result in Entergy New Orleans' results being included in each individual income statement line item in 2007, rather than just its net income being presented as "Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated equity affiliates," as will remain the case for 2005 and 2006.

(Entergy New Orleans)

Reorganization items reported as operating expenses in the income statements for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 primarily consist of professional fees associated with the bankruptcy case.

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Texas business.

 

NOTE 10. INCOME TAXES

Entergy or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, Entergy is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by taxing authorities for years before 2002. Entergy's U.S. income tax returns for 2002 and 2003 are currently under examination by the IRS, and the examination is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2007. As of March 31, 2007, the IRS has not proposed any significant adjustments resulting from the current examination.

On November 16, 2006, the IRS issued a Notice of Deficiency to Entergy for the tax years 1997 and 1998. The Notice asserts that Entergy owes additional tax of $17.3 million for 1997 and $61.7 million for 1998. Entergy and the IRS have settled all issues for 1997 and 1998 except for those raised in the Notice which are described as follows: 1) The IRS believes that U.K. Windfall Tax paid by London Electricity, a former subsidiary of Entergy, was not an eligible tax under the foreign tax credit provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Entergy believes that it properly claimed a foreign tax credit for the tax year 1998 attributable to the Windfall Tax paid by London Electricity. This issue accounts for $59.7 million of the 1998 deficiency. 2) The IRS denied Entergy's change in method of accounting for street lighting assets and the related increase in depreciation deductions for 1997 and 1998. Entergy believes that street lighting assets are a separate line of business not subject to the same 20-year depreciable life as distribution assets, but rather are properly classified as having a 7-year depreciable life. This issue accounts for all of the 1997 deficiency of $17.3 million and $2 million of the 1998 deficiency. On December 6, 2006, Entergy filed a petition in the U.S. Tax Court requesting a redetermination of these issues and the resulting deficiencies.

Entergy expects the IRS to issue another Notice of Deficiency in 2007 for the years 1999 - 2001 related to the U.K. Windfall Tax credit and street lighting issues indicating deficiencies of approximately $29 million and $7 million, respectively. In addition, Entergy expects the IRS to include in the Notice an amount related to depreciation deductions that resulted from Entergy's purchase price allocations on its acquisitions of the Pilgrim and Indian Point 2 power plants. Entergy's allocation methodology results in nuclear plant depreciation deductions which have been disallowed by the IRS. Entergy estimates that the 1999 - 2001 deficiency related to nuclear plant depreciation will be approximately $11 million.

For years after 2001, the U.K. Windfall Tax, street lighting, and nuclear plant depreciation issues resulted in federal and state tax benefits of approximately $63 million, $6 million, and $52 million, respectively for each issue, for a total of $121 million.

In summary, these three issues have resulted in tax reductions of approximately $152 million for foreign tax credits, $32 million for street lighting, and $63 million for nuclear depreciation, for a total of $247 million for all years. The potential for accrued federal and state interest on these three issues for all years is estimated to be approximately $69 million, after-tax and net of deposit offsets. Entergy believes that the provisions recorded in its financial statements and as shown in the table below are sufficient to address these three issues as well as other liabilities that are reasonably estimable, including an estimate of probable interest expense, associated with all uncertain tax positions.

Entergy has $124 million in deposits on account with the IRS covering these three and all other uncertain tax positions.

FASB Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes" (FIN 48) was issued in July 2006. FIN 48 establishes a "more-likely-than-not" recognition threshold that must be met before a tax benefit can be recognized in the financial statements. If a tax deduction is taken on a tax return, but does not meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, an increase in income tax liability, above what is payable on the tax return, is required to be recorded. Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes" (FIN 48), on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, Entergy recognized an increase in the

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liability for unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $5 million, which was accounted for as a reduction to the January 1, 2007 balance of retained earnings.

As of January 1, 2007, Entergy had a total balance of unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $2 billion. Included in this balance of unrecognized tax benefits are $1.7 billion of tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. Because of the impact of deferred tax accounting, other than interest and penalties, the disallowance of the shorter deductibility period would not affect the annual effective income tax rate but would accelerate the payment of cash to the taxing authority to an earlier period. Entergy's January 1, 2007 balance of unrecognized tax benefits includes $244 million which could affect the effective income tax rate. Entergy accrues interest and penalties expenses related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Entergy's January 1, 2007 balance of unrecognized tax benefits includes approximately $52 million accrued for the possible payment of interest and penalties.

As of January 1, 2007, Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries have total balances of unrecognized tax benefits, which did not change significantly during the three months ended March 31, 2007, reflected in their balance sheets as follows:

 

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

Entergy

 

System

 

Entergy

Arkansas

 

Gulf States

 

Louisiana

 

Mississippi

 

New Orleans

 

Energy

(In Thousands)

Taxes accrued

 

($184,372)

($43,445)

 

($640)

 

$234 

 

$5,830 

 

$4,304 

 

($35,506)

Accumulated deferred
  income taxes and
  taxes accrued

 



2,161,372 



194,718 

 



193,949 

 



58,839 

 



44,599 

 



16,118 

 



209,599 

Total unrecognized
  tax benefit

 


$1,977,000 


$151,273 

 


$193,309 

 


$59,073 

 


$50,429 

 


$20,422 

 


$174,093 

The Registrant Subsidiaries' January 1, 2007 balances of unrecognized tax benefits include amounts which could affect the effective income tax rate as follows (in millions):

Entergy Arkansas

$0.8

Entergy Gulf States

$3.6

Entergy Louisiana

$1.2

Entergy Mississippi

$3.4

Entergy New Orleans

$1.4

System Energy

$1.7

The Registrant Subsidiaries accrue interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Included in the January 1, 2007 balance of unrecognized tax benefits were accruals for the possible payment of interest and penalty as follows (in millions):

Entergy Arkansas

$1.6

Entergy Gulf States

$4.0

Entergy Louisiana

$0.8

Entergy Mississippi

$3.9

Entergy New Orleans

$0.9

System Energy

$0.8

Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries do not expect that total unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change within the next twelve months.

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NOTE 11.12. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

TheIn March 2008 the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, "The Fair Value Option161 "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133" (SFAS 161), which requires enhanced disclosures about an entity's derivative and hedging activities. SFAS 161 requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities" (SFAS 159) during the first quarter of 2007. SFAS 159 provides an option for companies to select certain financial assets and liabilities to be accounted for atusing derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value with changesamounts of and gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in the fair value of those assets or liabilities being reported through earnings. The intent of the standardderivative agreements. SFAS 161 is to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by the application of the more complicated fair value hedging accounting rules. Under SFAS 159, companies can select existing assets or liabilitieseffective for this fair value option concurrent with the effective date of January 1, 2008financial statements issued for companies with fiscal years ending December 31 or can select future assets or liabilities as they are acquired or entered into. Entergy is in the process of evaluating the potential effect of making this accounting election.

In June 2006, the EITF reached a consensus on EITF Issue 06-3 "How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross versus Net Presentation)" (EITF 06-3). The scope of this issue includes any tax assessed by a governmental authority that is both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer, and may include, but is not limited to, sales, use, value added, and some excise taxes. Under EITF 06-3, the presentation of taxes within the scope of this issue on either a gross basis (included in revenues and costs) or a net basis (excluded from revenues) is an accounting policy decision that should be disclosed. For any such taxes reported on a gross basis, the amounts of those taxes in interim and annual financial statements, for each period for which an income statement is presented, should be disclosed if those amounts are significant. Entergy's pol icy is to present such taxes on a net basis. EITF 06-3 did not affect Entergy's financial statements.periods beginning after November 15, 2008.

In the opinion of the management of Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, and System Energy, the accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting primarily of normal recurring accruals and reclassification of previously reported amounts to conform to current classifications) necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. The business of the Registrant Subsidiaries is subject to seasonal fluctuations, however, with the peak periods occurring during the third quarter. The results for the interim periods presented should not be used as a basis for estimating results of operations for a full year.

Part I, Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of March 31, 2007,2008, evaluations were performed under the supervision and with the participation of Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, and System Energy Resources (individually "Registrant" and collectively the "Registrants") management, including their respective Chief Executive Officers (CEO) and Chief Financial Officers (CFO). The evaluations assessed the effectiveness of the Registrants' disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the evaluations, each CEO and CFO has concluded that, as to the Registrant or Registrants for which they serve as CEO or CFO, the Registrant's or Registrants' disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by each Registrant in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commi ssionExch ange Commission rules and forms; and that the Registrant's or Registrants' disclosure controls and procedures are also effective in reasonably assuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant's or Registrants' management, including their respective CEOs and CFOs, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.

MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

 

Results of Operations

Net Income

Net income remained relatively unchangeddecreased $6.2 million for the first quarter of 20072008 compared to the first quarter of 2006 because higher net revenue was offset by higher taxes other than income taxes and2007 primarily due to higher other operation and maintenance expenses.expenses, lower net revenue, and lower other income partially offset by lower taxes other than income taxes.

Net Revenue

Net revenue consists of operating revenues net of: 1) fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale, 2) purchased power expenses, and 3) other regulatory credits.charges (credits). Following is an analysis of the change in net revenue comparing the first quarter of 20072008 to the first quarter of 2006.2007.

  

 

Amount

 

 

(In Millions)

 

 

 

2006 net revenue

$231.7 

Pass-through rider revenue

8.5 

Volume/weather

8.3 

Deferred fuel cost revisions

7.3 

Net wholesale revenue

(10.9)

Other

8.4 

2007 net revenue

 

$253.3 

Deferred fuel cost revisions

(5.8)

Volume/weather

(1.9)

Purchased power capacity

(1.8)

Net wholesale revenue

3.2 

Other

1.2 

2008 net revenue

$248.2 

The pass-through rider revenue variance is primarily due to a change in August 2006 in the accounting for city franchise tax revenues as directed by the APSC. The change results in an increase in rider revenue with a corresponding increase in taxes other than income taxes resulting in no effect on net income.

The volume/weather variance is primarily due to an increase in electricity usage, including the effect of more favorable weather compared to 2006. Billed retail electricity usage increased by a total of 113 GWh.

The deferred fuel cost revisions variance is primarily due to the 2006 energy cost recovery true-up, made in the first quarter of 2007, which increased net revenue by $6.6 million.

The volume/weather variance is primarily due to decreased usage during the unbilled sales period. See Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the accounting for unbilled revenues.

The purchased power capacity variance is primarily due to higher purchased power capacity charges partially offset by lower reserve equalization expenses.

The net wholesale revenue variance is primarily due to decreasedimproved results from wholesale contracts and lowerhigher wholesale prices.

Gross operating revenues, and fuel and purchased power expenses, and other regulatory charges (credits)

GrossThe gross operating revenues increased primarily due to:variance includes the following:

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The fuel and purchased power expenses variance includes the following:

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The increase was partially offset by a decrease of $17.7 million in gross wholesale revenue due to lower wholesale prices and a decrease in volume.

Fuel and purchased power expenses increased primarily due to an increase in deferred fuel expense associated with higher energy cost recovery rates collected from customers.

the average market price of purchased power and an increase in volume as a result of an outage at ANO in March 2008.

Other Income Statement Variances

Other operation and maintenance expenses increased primarily due to:

Partially offsetting the increase was a decrease of $1.6 million in payroll and benefits costs.expenses.

Taxes other than income taxes increaseddecreased primarily due to an increase in city franchise tax expense duea $3.5 million decrease related to a change in August 2006resolution in the accounting for city franchisefirst quarter 2008 of issues relating to tax revenues as directed by the APSC. The change results in an increase in taxes other than income taxes with a corresponding increase in rider revenue, resulting in no effect on net income.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased primarily due to an increase in plant in service and a revision in 2006 of estimated depreciable lives involving certain intangible assets.exempt bonds.

Other income increaseddecreased primarily due to a revision in 2007 to the allowance for equity funds used during construction related to removal costs.costs and a decrease in interest earned on money pool investments.

Interest and other charges increaseddecreased primarily due to interest expense of $2.9 million recorded in the first quarter of 2007 on advances from independent power producers per a FERC order, partially offset by a revision to the allowance for borrowed funds used during construction related to removal costs.

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rates for the first quarters of 2008 and 2007 were 41.7% and 2006 were 45.4% and 44.1%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the first quarter 2008 versus the federal statutory rate of 35.0% is primarily due to book and tax differences related to utility plant items and an adjustment of the federal tax reserve for prior tax years, partially offset by flow-through book and tax timing differences. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the first quarter 2007 versus the federal statutory rate of 35.0% is primarily due to book and tax differences related to utility plant items and state income taxes, partially offset by book and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the first quarter of 2006 versus the federal statutory rate of 35.0% is primarily due to book and tax differences related to utility plant items and state income taxes, partially offset by the amortization of investment tax credits.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flow

Cash flows for the first quarters of 20072008 and 20062007 were as follows:

 

2007

 

2006

 

2008

 

2007

 

(In Thousands)

 

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

$34,815 

 

$9,393 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

$212 

 

$34,815 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flow provided by (used in):

Cash flow provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

Cash flow provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

208,282 

 

95,463 

Operating activities

 

103,754 

 

208,282 

Investing activities

 

(115,117)

 

(89,049)

Investing activities

 

(99,056)

 

(115,117)

Financing activities

 

(17,518)

 

28,556 

Financing activities

 

5,129 

 

(17,518)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

75,647 

 

34,970 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

9,827 

 

75,647 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$110,462 

 

$44,363 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$10,039 

 

$110,462 

Operating Activities

Cash flow from operations increased $112.8decreased $104.5 million for the first quarter of 20072008 compared to the first quarter of 20062007 primarily due to the timing of payments to vendors, increaseddecreased recovery of deferred fuel costs and the timing of the collection of receivables from customers.payments to vendors.

Investing Activities

Net cash flow used in investing activities increased $26.1decreased $16.1 million for the first quarter of 20072008 compared to the first quarter of 20062007 primarily due toan increase in the money pool activity.receivable in 2007. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in fossil construction expenditures related to a project that began in 2008.

Financing Activities

Financing activities used $17.5provided $5.1 million of cash for the first quarter of 20072008 compared to providing $28.6using $17.5 million of cash for the first quarter of 20062007 primarily due to the issuance of $75 million of preferred stock in March 2006, partially offset byEntergy Arkansas increasing its money pool activity.borrowings outstanding and a decrease in common stock dividends paid.

Capital Structure

Entergy Arkansas' capitalization is balanced between equity and debt, as shown in the following table.

 

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

 

March 31,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net debt to net capital

 

45.9%

 

47.5%

 

48.6%

 

49.0%

Effect of subtracting cash from debt

 

2.0%

 

0.6%

 

0.2%

 

0.0%

Debt to capital

 

47.9%

 

48.1%

 

48.8%

 

49.0%

Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents. Debt consists of notes payable, capital lease obligations, and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion. Capital consists of debt and shareholders' equity. Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents. Entergy Arkansas uses the net debt to net capital ratio in analyzing its financial condition and believes it provides useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating Entergy Arkansas' financial condition.

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Uses and Sources of Capital

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Liquidity and Capital Resources"in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Entergy Arkansas' uses and sources of capital. Following are updates to the information provided in the Form 10-K.

In April 2007,2008, Entergy Arkansas renewed its $100 million credit facility through April 2008 and increased the amount of the credit facility to $100 million.2009. There were no outstanding borrowings under the Entergy Arkansas credit facility as of March 31, 2007.2008.

Entergy Arkansas' receivables from or (payables to) the money pool were as follows:

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

 

March 31,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$62,748

 

$16,109

 

$24,577

 

($27,346)

March 31,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($91,448)

 

($77,882)

 

$62,748

 

$16,109

See Note 4 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a description of the money pool.

Significant Factors and Known Trends

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Significant Factors and Known Trends" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of state and local rate regulation, energy cost rate investigation, federal regulation, Energy Policy Act of 2005, utility restructuring, nuclear matters, and environmental risks. Following are updates to the information provided in the Form 10-K.

State and Local Rate Regulation

Ouachita Acquisition

Entergy Arkansas filed with the APSC in September 2007 for its approval of the Ouachita plant acquisition, including full cost recovery.  The APSC Staff and the Arkansas attorney general have supported Entergy Arkansas' acquisition of the plant, but oppose the sale of one-third of the capacity and energy to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana.  The industrial group AEEC has opposed Entergy Arkansas' purchase of the plant.  The Arkansas attorney general has opposed recovery of the non-fuel costs of the plant through a separate rider, while the APSC Staff recommended revisions to the rider. In December 2007, the APSC issued an order approving recovery through a rider of the capacity costs associated with the interim tolling agreement, which will be in effect until APSC action on the acquisition of the plant. A hearing before the APSC was held in April 2008 to address Entergy Arkansas' request for acquisition of the plant and concurrent cost recovery, and a decision is pending.

On March 18, 2008 the Arkansas attorney general and the AEEC filed a notice of appeal of the December 2007 APSC order that approved recovery through a rider of the capacity costs associated with the interim tolling agreement. Entergy Arkansas will respond to the positions of the Arkansas attorney general and the AEEC in the appeal.

Production Cost Allocation Rider

In its June 2007 decision on Entergy Arkansas' August 2006 rate filing, the APSC approved a production cost allocation rider for recovery from customers of the retail portion of the costs allocated to Entergy Arkansas as a result of the System Agreement proceedings, but set a termination date of December 31, 2008 for the rider. In December 2007, the APSC issued a subsequent order stating the production cost allocation rider will remain in effect, and any future termination of the rider will be subject to eighteen months advance notice by the APSC, which would occur following notice and hearing. On March 18, 2008 the Arkansas attorney general and the AEEC filed a notice of appeal of the December 2007 APSC order. Entergy Arkansas will respond to the positions of the Arkansas attorney general and the AEEC in the appeal.

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Energy Cost Recovery Rider

Entergy Arkansas' retail rates include an energy cost recovery rider. In December 2007, the APSC issued an order stating that Entergy Arkansas' energy cost recovery rider will remain in effect, and any future termination of the rider will be subject to eighteen months advance notice by the APSC, which would occur following notice and hearing. On March 18, 2008 the Arkansas attorney general and the AEEC filed a notice of appeal of the December 2007 APSC order. Entergy Arkansas will respond to the positions of the Arkansas attorney general and the AEEC in the appeal.

In March 2007,2008, Entergy Arkansas filed with the APSC its annual energy cost rate for the period April 20072008 through March 2008.2009. The filed energy cost rate decreasedincreased from $0.02827/$0.01179/kWh to $0.01179/$0.01869/kWh.

In March 2007, Entergy Arkansas filed rebuttal testimony in The increase was caused by the rate case that it filed in August 2006.  The rebuttal testimony requests an annual rate increase of $106.5 million, and retains a return on common equity (ROE) of 11.25%.  A primary reason for the decline in the rate request from the original request of $150 million is the removalfollowing: 1) all three of the revenue requirement for the proposed acquisition of a load-following, combined cycle gas-fired generation resource, because Entergy Arkansas was not able to complete negotiations with the owner within the time requirements of the rate case.  Also, in March 2007 and April 2007, the APSC staff and intervenors filed additional testimony.  The APSC staff's filings indicate that an annual rate increase of $2 million is warranted, with a proposed ROE of 9.9%.  The APSC staff has also taken positions,nuclear power plants from which Entergy Arkansas opposes, regarding costs accumulatedobtains power, ANO 1 and 2 and Grand Gulf, will have refueling outages in the storm reserve, FERC-allocated System Agreement cost all ocation,2008, and removal costs associated with the termination of a lease that could have an adverse effect on future financial results.  An evidentiary hearing in the rate case proceeding ended in early-May 2007.

Energy Cost Rate Investigation

In March 2007, in order to allow further consideration by the APSC, the APSC granted Entergy Arkansas' petition for rehearing and for stay of the APSC's January 2007 order in the proceeding investigating Entergy Arkansas' interim energy cost rate.

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rate is adjusted to account for the replacement power costs that will be incurred while these units are down; 2) Entergy Arkansas has a deferred fuel cost balance from under-recovered fuel costs at December 31, 2007; and 3) fuel and purchased power prices have increased.

Federal Regulation

See "System Agreement Proceedings", and "Independent Coordinator of Transmission", and "Available Flowgate Capacity Proceeding" in the "Significant Factors and Known Trends" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for updates to the discussion in the Form 10-K.

Critical Accounting Estimates

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Critical Accounting Estimates" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the estimates and judgments necessary in Entergy Arkansas' accounting for nuclear decommissioning costs, unbilled revenue, and qualified pension and other postretirement benefits.

New Accounting Pronouncements

See "New Accounting Pronouncements" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.

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ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
INCOME STATEMENTSINCOME STATEMENTSINCOME STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
    
 2007 2006 2008 2007
 (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
       
OPERATING REVENUES     
Electric $502,738  $447,622  $499,374  $502,738 
        
OPERATING EXPENSES        
Operation and Maintenance:        
Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and        
gas purchased for resale 138,039  102,471  83,562  138,039 
Purchased power 116,405  118,930  166,524  116,405 
Nuclear refueling outage expenses 7,013  7,355  6,931  7,013 
Other operation and maintenance 99,855  91,755  107,123  99,855 
Decommissioning 8,000  7,483  8,552  8,000 
Taxes other than income taxes 19,983  9,620  15,739  19,983 
Depreciation and amortization 56,065  52,818  57,237  56,065 
Other regulatory credits - net (5,028) (5,527)
Other regulatory charges (credits) - net 1,045  (5,028)
TOTAL 440,332  384,905  446,713  440,332
        
OPERATING INCOME 62,406  62,717  52,661  62,406 
        
OTHER INCOME        
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 5,596  1,902  1,778  5,596 
Interest and dividend income 7,583  7,675  5,257  7,583 
Miscellaneous - net (1,206) (885) (1,014) (1,206)
TOTAL 11,973  8,692  6,021  11,973 
        
INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES  
Interest on long-term debt 19,354  18,978  18,628  19,354 
Other interest - net 4,897  1,540  1,938  4,897 
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (2,744) (857) (850) (2,744)
TOTAL 21,507  19,661  19,716  21,507 
        
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 52,872  51,748  38,966  52,872 
        
Income taxes 23,990  22,825  16,248  23,990 
        
NET INCOME 28,882  28,923  22,718  28,882 
        
Preferred dividend requirements and other 1,718  2,038  1,718  1,718 
        
EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO        
COMMON STOCK $27,164  $26,885  $21,000  $27,164 
        
See Notes to Financial Statements.        
        

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ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSSTATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSSTATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
    
 2007 2006 
2008
 
2007
 (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
     
OPERATING ACTIVITIES     
Net income $28,882  $28,923  $22,718  $28,882 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:        
Reserve for regulatory adjustments (552) 7,082  (3,010) (552)
Other regulatory credits - net (5,028) (5,527)
Other regulatory charges (credits) - net 1,045  (5,028)
Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 64,065  60,301  65,789  64,065 
Deferred income taxes,investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued 67,344  20,019 
Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued 21,837  67,346 
Changes in working capital:        
Receivables 39,292  25,549  48,573  39,292 
Fuel inventory (12,908) (14,869) (7,339) (12,908)
Accounts payable (27,956) (69,957) (71,886) (27,956)
Taxes accrued (30,513) 9,570  - -  (30,513)
Interest accrued 596  3,666  2,771  596 
Deferred fuel costs 84,739  47,312  27,179  84,739 
Other working capital accounts 3,845  5,649  (7,711) 3,845 
Provision for estimated losses and reserves 134  (1,214) 285  134 
Changes in other regulatory assets 8,441  2,037  8,132  8,441 
Other (12,099) (23,078) (4,629) (12,101)
Net cash flow provided by operating activities 208,282  95,463  103,754  208,282 
        
INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Construction expenditures (72,495) (63,547) (97,961) (72,495)
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 5,596  1,902  1,778  5,596 
Nuclear fuel purchases (30,530) - -  (58,998) (30,530)
Proceeds from sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel 32,601  - -  60,184  32,601 
Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales 7,008  48,526  23,449  7,008 
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds (10,658) (51,353) (27,508) (10,658)
Change in money pool receivable - net (46,639) (24,577) - -  (46,639)
Net cash flow used in investing activities (115,117) (89,049) (99,056) (115,117)
        
FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock - -  73,446 
Change in money pool payable - net - -  (27,346) 13,566  - - 
Dividends paid:        
Common stock (15,800) (15,600) (5,000) (15,800)
Preferred stock (1,718) (1,944) (3,437) (1,718)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities (17,518) 28,556  5,129  (17,518)
        
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 75,647  34,970  9,827  75,647 
        
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 34,815  9,393  212  34,815 
        
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $110,462  $44,363  $10,039  $110,462 
        
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:        
Cash paid during the period for:    
Cash paid/(received) during the period for:    
Interest - net of amount capitalized $20,361  $14,049  $15,227  $20,361
Income taxes ($3,554) $- 
        
See Notes to Financial Statements.        
    

 

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ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
  
 2008 2007
 (In Thousands)
     
CURRENT ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents $10,039  $212 
Accounts receivable:    
  Customer 97,384  85,414 
  Allowance for doubtful accounts (16,573) (16,649)
  Associated companies 79,458  75,756 
  Other 73,173  124,111 
  Accrued unbilled revenues 54,857  68,240 
    Total accounts receivable 288,299  336,872 
Deferred fuel costs 87,584  114,763 
Fuel inventory - at average cost 27,844  20,505 
Materials and supplies - at average cost 108,969  106,165 
Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs 23,418  17,623 
System agreement cost equalization 268,000  268,000 
Prepayments and other 10,687  16,511 
TOTAL 824,840  880,651 
     
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS    
Investment in affiliates - at equity 11,203  11,203  
Decommissioning trust funds 451,337  466,348  
Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 1,442  1,442  
Other 5,391  5,391  
TOTAL 469,373  484,384  
     
UTILITY PLANT    
Electric 6,880,975  6,792,825 
Property under capital lease 1,734  2,436 
Construction work in progress 152,503  146,651 
Nuclear fuel under capital lease 125,727  124,585 
Nuclear fuel 17,655  19,548 
TOTAL UTILITY PLANT 7,178,594  7,086,045 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 3,159,458  3,112,896 
UTILITY PLANT - NET 4,019,136  3,973,149 
     
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
Regulatory assets:    
  SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 99,487  93,557 
  Other regulatory assets 522,146  534,937 
Other 36,028  33,128 
TOTAL 657,661  661,622 
     
TOTAL ASSETS $5,971,010  $5,999,806  
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    
 
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ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
  
 2008 2007
 (In Thousands)
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Accounts payable:    
  Associated companies $440,219  $486,201 
  Other 87,908  100,246 
Customer deposits 59,188  57,751 
Accumulated deferred income taxes 16,338  26,964 
Interest accrued 20,218  17,447 
Obligations under capital leases 49,048  49,738 
Other 11,681  10,890 
TOTAL 684,600  749,237 
     
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued 1,365,218  1,330,324 
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 54,861  55,854 
Obligations under capital leases 78,412  77,283 
Other regulatory liabilities 98,440  117,510 
Decommissioning 514,178  505,626 
Accumulated provisions 14,699  14,414 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities 261,579  260,381 
Long-term debt 1,316,061  1,314,525 
Other 66,050  73,739 
TOTAL 3,769,498  3,749,656 
     
Commitments and Contingencies    
     
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Preferred stock without sinking fund 116,350  116,350 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 325,000,000    
  shares; issued and outstanding 46,980,196 shares in 2008    
  and 2007 470  470 
Paid-in capital 588,527  588,527 
Retained earnings 811,565  795,566 
TOTAL 1,516,912  1,500,913 
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $5,971,010  $5,999,806 
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    

 

ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
  
 2007 2006
 (In Thousands)
     
CURRENT ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents:    
  Cash $2,684  $2,849 
  Temporary cash investments - at cost,    
   which approximates market 107,778  31,966 
     Total cash and cash equivalents 110,462  34,815 
Accounts receivable:    
  Customer 106,874  105,347 
  Allowance for doubtful accounts (15,031) (15,257)
  Associated companies 101,243  57,554 
  Other 84,748  114,108 
  Accrued unbilled revenues 58,141  66,876 
     Total accounts receivable 335,975  328,628 
Deferred fuel costs - -   2,157 
Accumulated deferred income taxes 22,086  19,232 
Fuel inventory - at average cost 35,881  22,973 
Materials and supplies - at average cost 102,660  100,061 
Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs 17,892  23,678 
Prepayments and other 9,073  6,368 
TOTAL 634,029  537,912 
     
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS    
Investment in affiliates - at equity 11,205  11,206 
Decommissioning trust funds 444,162  439,408 
Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 1,445  1,446 
Other 2,976  2,976 
TOTAL 459,788  455,036 
     
UTILITY PLANT    
Electric 6,643,784  6,599,348 
Property under capital lease 4,534  5,260 
Construction work in progress 128,018  113,069 
Nuclear fuel under capital lease 121,397  124,850 
Nuclear fuel 19,253  21,044 
TOTAL UTILITY PLANT 6,916,986  6,863,571 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 3,019,804  2,986,576 
UTILITY PLANT - NET 3,897,182  3,876,995 
     
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
Regulatory assets:    
  SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 86,312  93,682 
  Other regulatory assets 529,742  542,052 
Other 40,812  35,359 
TOTAL 656,866  671,093 
     
TOTAL ASSETS $5,647,865  $5,541,036 
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    
 
 
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ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
  
 2007 2006
 (In Thousands)
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Accounts payable:    
  Associated companies $36,553 $64,546
  Other 116,478 117,655
Customer deposits 52,896 49,978
Taxes accrued 6,648 37,161
Interest accrued 20,175 19,579
Deferred fuel costs 82,582 - -
Obligations under capital leases 56,203 56,265
Other 14,648 15,372
TOTAL 386,183 360,556
     
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued 1,306,294 1,243,855
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 58,839 59,834
Obligations under capital leases 69,728 73,845
Other regulatory liabilities 104,454 103,350
Decommissioning 480,810 472,810
Accumulated provisions 14,673 14,539
Pension and other postretirement liabilities 258,407 259,147
Long-term debt 1,308,400 1,306,201
Other 98,438 96,623
TOTAL 3,700,043 3,630,204
     
Commitments and Contingencies    
     
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Preferred stock without sinking fund 116,350 116,350
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 325,000,000    
 shares; issued and outstanding 46,980,196 shares in 2007    
 and 2006 470 470
Paid-in capital 588,527 588,528
Retained earnings 856,292 844,928
TOTAL 1,561,639 1,550,276
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $5,647,865 $5,541,036
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    
     

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ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
SELECTED OPERATING RESULTSSELECTED OPERATING RESULTSSELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
 Increase/  Increase/ 
Description 2007 2006 (Decrease) % 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
 (Dollars In Millions)   (Dollars In Millions)  
Electric Operating Revenues:                
Residential $ 181 $ 151  $ 30  20  $ 179 $ 181 ($ 2) (1)
Commercial 99 80  19  24  94 99 (5) (5)
Industrial 102 89  13  15  92 102 (10) (10)
Governmental 5   25  4 5 (1) (20)
Total retail 387 324  63  19  369 387 (18) (5)
Sales for resale                
Associated companies 78 78  - -  - -  96 78 18  23 
Non-associated companies 33 51  (18) (35) 33 33  - - 
Other 5 (5) 10  200  1 5 (4) (80)
Total $ 503 $ 448  $ 55  12  $ 499 $ 503 ($ 4) (1)
                
Billed Electric Energy                
Sales (GWh):                 
Residential 2,032 1,910  122   2,143 2,032 111  
Commercial 1,327 1,279  48   1,347 1,327 20  
Industrial 1,721 1,778  (57) (3) 1,713 1,721 (8) - - 
Governmental 65 65   - -  65 65  - - 
Total retail 5,145 5,032  113   5,268 5,145 123  
Sales for resale                
Associated companies 1,993 1,865  128   1,954 1,993 (39) (2)
Non-associated companies 669 856  (187) (22) 540 669 (129) (19)
Total 7,807 7,753  54   7,762 7,807 (45) (1)
                
        

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ENTERGY GULF STATES INC.LOUISIANA, L.L.C.

MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Hurricane Rita and Hurricane Katrina

Jurisdictional Separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas

See Part I, Item 1 in the Form 10-K and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the effectsjurisdictional separation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, which hit Entergy Gulf States' service territory in the Texas and Louisiana jurisdictions in August and September 2005, which resulted in power outages, significant damage to electric distribution, transmission, and generation and gas infrastructure, and the loss of sales and customers due to mandatory evacuations, and Entergy Gulf States' efforts to recover storm restoration costs. Following is an update to that discussion.

Storm Cost Recovery Filings with Retail Regulators

In April 2007, the PUCT issued its financing order authorizing the issuance of securitization bonds to recover $353 million of hurricane reconstruction costs and up to $6 million of transaction costs, offset by $32 million of related deferred income tax benefits. Entergy Gulf States, expects by mid-2007 to implement rates to recover revenues to payInc. into two vertically integrated utility companies, one operating under the securitization bonds, and expects to receive securitization funding by the endsole retail jurisdiction of the third quarter 2007.

In February 2007,PUCT, Entergy LouisianaTexas, and the other operating under the sole retail jurisdiction of the LPSC, Entergy Gulf States filed rebuttal testimony and filed a second supplemental and amending application by which they seek authority from the LPSC to securitize their storm cost recovery and storm reserve amounts, together with certain debt retirement costs and upfront and ongoing costs of the securitized debt issued. Securitization is authorized by a law signed by the Governor of Louisiana in May 2006. The filing updates actual storm-related costs through January 2007 and estimated future costs, declaring that Entergy Louisiana's costs are $561 million and Entergy Gulf States' costs are $219 million.  The filing also updates the requested storm reserve amounts, requesting $141 million for Entergy Louisiana and $87 million for Entergy Gulf States.  Hearings began in late-April 2007. At the start of the hearing, a stipulation among Louisiana.

Entergy Gulf States Louisiana is the successor for financial reporting purposes to Entergy Louisiana,Gulf States, Inc. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement for the three months ended March 31, 2008 reflect the effects of the separation of the Texas business. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement for the three months ended March 31, 2007 include the operations of Entergy Texas. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's balance sheets as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 reflect the effects of the separation of the Texas business.

On March 31, 2008, pursuant to the LPSC staff, and most other parties inorder approving the proceeding was read intojurisdictional separation plan, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana made its jurisdictional separation plan balance sheet compliance filing with the record. The stipulation quantifies the balanceLPSC.

Results of storm restoration costs for recovery as $545 million for Entergy Louisiana and $187 millionOperations

Following are income statement variances for Entergy Gulf States and setsLouisiana comparing the storm reserve amounts at $152 million for Entergy Louisiana and $87 million for Entergy Gulf States. The stipulation also calls for securitization offirst quarter 2008 to the storm restoration costs and storm reservesfirst quarter 2007 showing how much the line item increased or (decreased) in those same amounts. The LPSC has not issued a decision incomparison to the proceeding.

Results of Operationsprior period:

 


First Quarter 2007

 

Variance caused by the jurisdictional separation

 

Variance caused by other factors


First Quarter 2008

(In Thousands)

Net revenue (operating revenue less fuel expense,
  purchased power, and other regulatory
  charges/credits)

 



$278,452



($75,574)



($7,388)



$195,490

Other operation and maintenance expenses

 

125,854

(41,951)

(4,426)

79,477

Taxes other than income taxes

 

31,311

(13,133)

(896)

17,282

Depreciation

 

52,415

(17,134)

(2,155)

33,126

Other expenses

6,500

(42)

280 

6,738

Other income

 

20,807

4,009 

(1,243)

23,573

Interest charges

 

37,349

(4,974)

(864)

31,511

Income taxes

 

18,233

2,273 

(403)

20,103

Net Income (Loss)

 

$27,597

 

$3,396 

 

($167)

$30,826

Net Income

Net income decreased $17.5increased by $3.2 million primarily due to lowerthe jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007. For the first quarter 2007, Entergy Texas reported a net revenue and a higher effective income tax rate partially offset by higher other income.loss of $3.4 million.

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Net Revenue

Net revenue consists of operating revenues net of: 1) fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale, 2) purchased power expenses and 3) other regulatory charges. Following is an analysis of the change in net revenue comparing the first quarter of 20072008 to the first quarter of 2006.2007.

 

 

Amount

 

 

(In Millions)

 

 

 

2006 net revenue

$295.0 

Fuel recovery

(33.1)

Volume/weather

19.8 

Other

(3.2)

2007 net revenue

 

$278.5 

Jurisdictional separation

(75.6)

Other

(7.4)

2008 net revenue

$195.5 

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The fuel recovery variance resulted primarily from adjustments of fuel clause recoveries in the first quarter of 2006 in Entergy Gulf States' Louisiana jurisdiction and a reserve for potential rate refunds in the first quarter of 2007 in Entergy Gulf States' Texas jurisdiction as a result of a PUCT ruling related to the application of past PUCT rulings addressing transition to competition in Texas.

The volume/weather variance isNet revenue decreased primarily due to increased electricity usage, including increased usage during the unbilled sales periodjurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and the effect of more favorable weather compared to the same period in 2006. Billed usage increased a total of 185 GWh. See Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the accounting for unbilled revenues.Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007. The remaining variance was caused by various individually insignificant factors.

Gross operating revenues and fuel and purchased power expenses and other regulatory charges

Gross operating revenues and fuel and purchased power expenses both decreased primarily due to a decrease in fuel cost recovery revenuesthe jurisdictional separation of $97 million due to lower fuel rates. The decrease was partially offset by more favorable volume/weather as discussed above.

FuelEntergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and purchased power expenses decreased primarily due to decreased recovery of fuel and purchased power costs as a result of lower fuel rates.

Other regulatory charges increased primarily due to higher purchased power capacity charges.

Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007.

Other Income Statement Variances

Other operation and maintenance decreased primarily due to the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007. The remaining variance was caused by various individually insignificant factors.

Taxes other than income taxes decreased primarily due to lowerthe jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana franchise taxes resulting from lower fuel recovery revenues as discussed above.and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007.

Other income increasedDepreciation and amortization decreased primarily due to carrying charges on storm restoration costs approved by the PUCT,jurisdictional separation ofEntergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007.

Other income includes $15 million in additioninterest and dividend income in 2008 related to interest earned on money pool investments. The PUCT approvalthe debt assumption agreement between Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas and the securitization filing$1.079 billion of debt assumed by Entergy Texas. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana remains primarily liable on this debt. This income is partially offset by $11 million of other income reported by Entergy Texas for the recovery of reconstruction costs are discussed in Note 2 tofirst quarter 2007. The income from the financial statements indebt assumption agreement offsets the Form 10-K and Note 2 tointerest expense on the financial statements herein.portion long-term debt assumed by Entergy Texas.

Interest and other charges increaseddecreased primarily due to interest recorded on advances from independent power producers per a FERC orderthe jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and interest recorded on deferred fuel costs.Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007.

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate was 39.5% for the first quarter 2008 and 39.8% for the first quarter of 2007 and 27.6% for the first quarter of 2006.2007. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the first quarter of 20072008 versus the federal statutory rate of 35% is due to book and tax differences related to utility plant items and state income taxes, partially offset by flow-through book and tax timing differences and the amortization of investment tax credits. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the first quarter 2007 is primarily due tobook and tax differences related to the utility plant items and state income taxes, partially offset by book and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the first quarter of 2006 is primarily due tobook and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction and utility plant items, the amortization of investment tax credits, and flow-through book and tax timing differences.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flow

Cash flows for the first quarters of 20072008 and 20062007 were as follows:

 

2007

 

2006

 

2008

 

2007

 

(In Thousands)

 

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

$180,381 

 

$25,373 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

$108,036 

 

$180,381 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flow provided by (used in):

Cash flow provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

Cash flow provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

141,210 

 

138,424 

Operating activities

 

64,214 

 

141,210 

Investing activities

 

(88,201)

 

(153,109)

Investing activities

 

(121,392)

 

(88,201)

Financing activities

 

 (36,818)

 

1,845 

Financing activities

 

(30,641)

 

(36,818)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

16,191 

 

(12,840)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

(87,819)

 

16,191 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$196,572 

 

$12,533 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$20,217 

 

$196,572 

Operating Activities

Net cash flow provided in operating activities decreased $77 million for the first quarter 2008 compared to the first quarter 2007 primarily due to the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007, and decreased recovery of deferred fuel costs.

Investing Activities

Net cash flow used in investing activities decreased $64.9increased $33.2 million for the first quarter of 20072008 compared to the first quarter of 20062007 primarily due toto:

The increase was partially offset by the effect of the jurisdictional separation on construction expenditures and cash received from money pool activity.receivables.

Financing Activities

FinancingNet cash flow used in financing activities used cash of $36.8decreased $6.2 million for the first quarter of 20072008 compared to providing cash of $1.8 million for the first quarter of 20062007 primarily due to a decrease of $3.2 million in common equity distributions and the redemption of $2.3 million preferred stock dividends paid in 2007 and money pool activity.March 2007.

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Capital Structure

Entergy Gulf States'States Louisiana's capitalization is balanced between equity and debt, as shown in the following table.The calculation below does not reduce the debt by the $1.079 billion of debt assumed by Entergy Texas because Entergy Gulf States Louisiana remains primarily liable on the debt.

 

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

 

March 31,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net debt to net capital

 

49.9%

 

50.1%

 

 

65.4%

 

64.4%

Effect of subtracting cash from debt

 

2.1%

 

1.9%

 

 

0.2%

 

1.0%

Debt to capital

 

52.0%

 

52.0%

 

 

65.6%

 

65.4%

Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents. Debt consists of notes payable, capital lease obligations, preferred stock with sinking fund, and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion. Capital consists of debt and shareholders'members' equity. Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana uses the net debt to net capital ratio in analyzing its financial condition and believes it provides useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating Entergy Gulf States'States Louisiana's financial condition.

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Uses and Sources of Capital

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Liquidity and Capital Resources" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Entergy Gulf States'States Louisiana's uses and sources of capital. Following are updates to the information provided in the Form 10-K.

Entergy Gulf States'States Louisiana's receivables from or (payables to) the money pool were as follows:

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

 

March 31,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$107,555

 

$75,048

 

($5,124)

 

$64,011

March 31,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$40,372

 

$55,509

 

$107,555

 

$75,048

See Note 4 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a description of the money pool.

As discussed in the Form 10-K, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana has a $50credit facility in the amount of $100 million linescheduled to expire in August 2012. No borrowings were outstanding under the facility as of credit. The lineMarch 31, 2008.

Hurricane Rita and Hurricane Katrina

See the Form 10-K for a discussion of credit allowsthe effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, which hit Entergy Gulf States Inc.'s jurisdictions in Louisiana and Texas in August and September 2005, which resulted in power outages, significant damage to borrow moneyelectric distribution, transmission, and generation infrastructure, the temporary loss of sales and customers due to issue lettersmandatory evacuations, and Entergy Gulf States Inc.'s initiatives to recover storm restoration and business continuity costs and incremental losses.

Act 55 Storm Cost Financings

In March 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana and the Louisiana Utilities Restoration Corporation (LURC), an instrumentality of credit. $1.4 million in lettersthe State of credit were issuedLouisiana, filed at the LPSC an application requesting that the LPSC grant financing orders authorizing the financing of Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana storm costs, storm reserves, and issuance costs pursuant to Act 55 of the Louisiana Legislature (Act 55 financings). The Act 55 financings are expected to produce additional customer benefits as compared to Act 64 traditional securitization.  Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana also filed an application requesting LPSC approval for ancillary

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issues including the mechanism to flow charges and savings to customers via a Storm Cost Offset rider.  On April 3, 2008, the Louisiana State Bond Commission granted preliminary approval for the Act 55 financings.  On April 8, 2008, the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (LPFA), which will be the issuer of the bonds pursuant to the Act 55 financings, approved requests for the Act 55 financings.  On April 10, 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana and the LPSC Staff filed with the LPSC an uncontested stipulated settlement that includes Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana's proposals under the facility at March 31, 2007,Act 55 financings, including the commitment to pass on to customers a minimum of $40 million of customer benefits as compared to traditional Act 64 financing. On April 16, 2008, the LPSC approved the settlement and no borrowings were outstanding. The lineissued two financing orders and one ratemaking order intended to facilitate implementation of credit terminatesthe Act 55 financings.  On May 6, 200 8, the State Bond Commission voted to approve the Act 55 financings.  Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana will invest the capital contributions that they receive from the Act 55 financings in February 2011.affiliate securities.  Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana intend to complete the Act 55 financings by the end of the second quarter 2008.

Significant Factors and Known Trends

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Significant Factors and Known Trends" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of transition to retail competition; state and local rate regulation; transition to retail competition; federal regulation; the Energy Policy Act of 2005; industrial commercial, and wholesalecommercial customers; nuclear matters; environmental risks; and litigationenvironmental risks. Following are updates to the information disclosed in the Form 10-K.

Jurisdictional Separation Plan

In March 2007, Entergy Gulf States filed an application with the FERC requesting authorization to implement its jurisdictional separation plan that will result in the restructuring of Entergy Gulf States into two separate utilities, one subject solely to the retail jurisdiction of the LPSC (EGS-LA) and the other subject solely to the retail jurisdiction of the PUCT (ETI). Interventions and protests are due by May 14, 2007.

In addition to the terms of the plan described in the Form 10-K, additional terms of the plan include that EGS-LA will retain the entirety of Entergy Gulf States' outstanding long-term debt. Under one or more debt assumption agreements with EGS-LA, ETI would assume a portion of this long-term debt allocable to the portion of Entergy Gulf States' assets allocated to ETI. EGS-LA will record an assumption asset to reflect the long-term debt assumed by ETI. ETI would grant EGS-LA a first lien on its assets to secure its debt obligations under the debt assumption agreement or agreements. ETI would have three years from the date of separation to pay off the assumed debt. In addition, under the proposal, the currently outstanding preferred stock of Entergy Gulf States would be redeemed as part of the jurisdictional separation.

Entergy Gulf States has also filed with the FERC an application, on behalf of ETI, for authority from the end of 2007 through March 31, 2010 to issue up to $200 million of short-term debt, up to $300 million of tax-exempt bonds, and up to $1.4 billion of other long-term securities, including common and preferred stock and long-term debt. Entergy Gulf States, on behalf of EGS-LA, has filed a similar FERC application for authority over the same time period to issue up to $200 million of short-term debt, up to $500 million of tax-exempt bonds and up to $750 million of other long-term securities, including common and preferred membership units and long-term debt.

Additional FERC filings and a filing with the NRC will be made before the separation can occur. In addition, under the LPSC order approving the jurisdictional separation plan, jurisdictional separation will not occur if Entergy Gulf States cannot obtain reasonable assurances from the rating agencies that upon the separation there will not be a downgrade in ETI's or EGS-LA's credit ratings from Entergy Gulf States' credit ratings. Entergy Gulf States' current target for completing the jurisdictional separation is projected to be the end of 2007.

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State and Local Rate Regulation

Retail Rates - Electric

In JanuaryMay 2007, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana made its formula rate plan filing with the LPSC for the 2006 test year. The filing reflected a 10.0% return on common equity, which is within the allowed earnings bandwidth, and an anticipated formula rate plan decrease of $23 million annually attributable to adjustments outside of the formula rate plan sharing mechanism related to capacity costs and the anticipated securitization of storm costs related to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita and the securitization of a storm reserve. In September 2007, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana modified the formula rate plan filing to reflect a 10.07% return on common equity, which is still within the allowed bandwidth. The modified filing also reflected implementation of a $4.1 million rate increase, subject to refund, attributable to recovery of additional LPSC-approved incremental deferred and ongoing capacity costs. The rate decrease anticipated in the original filing did not occur because of the addi tional capacity costs approved by the LPSC, and because securitization of storm costs associated with Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita and the establishment of a storm reserve have not yet occurred. In October 2007, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana implemented a $16.4 million formula rate plan decrease that is due to the reclassification of certain franchise fees from base rates to collection via a line item on customer bills pursuant to an LPSC order. The LPSC staff issued its final report in December 2007, indicating a $1.6 million decrease in formula rate plan revenues for which interim rates were already in effect. In addition, the LPSC staff recommended that the LPSC give a one-year extension of Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's formula rate plan to synchronize with the final year of Entergy Louisiana's formula rate plan, or alternatively, to extend the formula rate plan for a longer period. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana indicated it is amenable to a one-year extension. An uncontested stipulated set tlement was filed in February 2008 that will leave the current base rates in place and extend the formula rate plan for one year, and the LPSC approved the settlement in March 2008.

Retail Rates - Gas

In January 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana filed with the LPSC its gas rate stabilization plan for the test year ending September 30, 2006.2007.  The filing showed a revenue deficiency of $3.5$3.7 million based on an ROEa return on common equity mid-point of 10.5%. In March 2007, Entergy Gulf States filedLouisiana will implement a set of rate and rider schedules that reflected all proposed LPSC staff adjustments and implemented a $2.4$3.4 million base rate increase effectivepursuant to an uncontested agreement with the first billing cycle of April 2007 pursuant to the rate stabilization plan. LPSC staff.

In March 2007, Entergy Gulf States filed with the PUCT a request to refund $78.5 million, including interest, of fuel cost recovery over-collections for the period through January 2007. Entergy Gulf States requested that the proposed refund be made over a six-month period beginning June 2007; however, the refund period is subject to the PUCT's discretion.55

Federal Regulation

See "System Agreement Proceedings", and "Independent Coordinator of Transmission", and "Available Flowgate Capacity Proceeding" in the "Significant Factors and Known Trends" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for updates to the discussion in the Form 10-K.

Critical Accounting Estimates

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Critical Accounting Estimates" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the estimates and judgments necessary in Entergy Gulf States'States Louisiana's accounting for nuclear decommissioning costs, the application of SFAS 71, unbilled revenue, and qualified pension and other postretirement benefits.

New Accounting Pronouncements

See "New Accounting Pronouncements" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.

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ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
INCOME STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)
  
  2008 2007
  (In Thousands)
     
OPERATING REVENUES    
Electric $520,296  $795,254 
Natural gas 38,268  37,928 
TOTAL 558,564  833,182 
     
OPERATING EXPENSES    
Operation and Maintenance:    
  Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and    
    gas purchased for resale 25,722  239,568 
  Purchased power 331,806  306,804 
  Nuclear refueling outage expenses 3,699  3,656 
  Other operation and maintenance 79,477  125,854 
Decommissioning 3,039  2,844 
Taxes other than income taxes 17,282  31,311 
Depreciation and amortization 33,126  52,415 
Other regulatory charges - net 5,546  8,358 
  499,697  770,810 
     
OPERATING INCOME 58,867  62,372 
     
OTHER INCOME    
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 1,693  4,432 
Interest and dividend income 22,808  16,375 
Miscellaneous - net (928) - - 
TOTAL 23,573  20,807 
     
INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES  
Interest on long-term debt 31,766  34,893 
Other interest - net 824  5,344 
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (1,079) (2,888)
TOTAL 31,511  37,349 
     
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 50,929  45,830 
     
Income taxes 20,103  18,233 
     
NET INCOME 30,826  27,597 
     
Preferred distribution requirements and other 206  962 
     
EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO    
COMMON EQUITY $30,620  $26,635 
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    

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ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC.
INCOME STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
(Unaudited)
  
  2007 2006
  (In Thousands)
     
OPERATING REVENUES    
Electric $795,254  $855,790 
Natural gas 37,928  37,415 
TOTAL 833,182  893,205 
     
OPERATING EXPENSES    
Operation and Maintenance:    
  Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and    
   gas purchased for resale 239,568  284,876 
  Purchased power 306,804  313,092 
  Nuclear refueling outage expenses 3,656  4,674 
  Other operation and maintenance 125,854  121,557 
Decommissioning 2,844  2,622 
Taxes other than income taxes 31,311  36,025 
Depreciation and amortization 52,415  48,695 
Other regulatory charges - net 8,358  269 
TOTAL 770,810  811,810 
     
OPERATING INCOME 62,372  81,395 
     
OTHER INCOME    
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 4,432  6,046 
Interest and dividend income 16,375  8,103 
Miscellaneous - net - -  (910)
TOTAL 20,807  13,239 
     
INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES 
Interest on long-term debt 34,893  33,653 
Other interest - net 5,344  2,096 
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (2,888) (3,309)
TOTAL 37,349  32,440 
     
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 45,830  62,194 
     
Income taxes 18,233  17,145 
     
NET INCOME 27,597  45,049 
     
Preferred dividend requirements and other 962  1,022 
     
EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO    
COMMON STOCK $26,635  $44,027 
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    

 

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ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
(Unaudited)
   
  2007 2006
  (In Thousands)
     
OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
Net income $27,597  $45,049 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:    
  Reserve for regulatory adjustments 11,816  6,087 
  Other regulatory charges - net 8,358  269 
  Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 55,259  51,317 
  Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued 13,128  32,760 
  Changes in working capital:    
    Receivables 17,530  120,195 
    Fuel inventory (6,595) (9,143)
    Accounts payable (6,063) (17,833)
    Taxes accrued (384) 
    Interest accrued 579  (102)
    Deferred fuel costs 34,127  27,723 
    Other working capital accounts (18,560) (660)
  Provision for estimated losses and reserves 693  (769)
  Changes in other regulatory assets 7,971  (106,199)
  Other (4,246) (10,270)
Net cash flow provided by operating activities 141,210  138,424 
     
INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
Construction expenditures (69,249) (206,217)
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 4,432  6,046 
Insurance proceeds 8,134  
Nuclear fuel purchases (7,461) (6,102)
Proceeds from sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel 9,923  5,391 
Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales 12,093  20,360 
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds (15,947) (23,891)
Change in money pool receivable - net (32,507) 64,011 
Changes in other investments - net 2,381  915 
Other regulatory investments  (13,622)
Net cash flow used in investing activities (88,201) (153,109)
     
FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Change in money pool payable - net  5,124 
Redemption of preferred stock (2,250) (2,250)
Dividends paid:    
  Common stock (33,600) 
  Preferred stock (968) (1,029)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities (36,818) 1,845 
     
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 16,191  (12,840)
     
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 180,381  25,373 
     
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $196,572  $12,533 
     
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:    
Cash paid during the period for:    
  Interest - net of amount capitalized $37,457  $33,485 
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    

 

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ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
    
 2007 2006
 (In Thousands)
    
CURRENT ASSETS     
Cash and cash equivalents:     
  Cash  $2,608  $2,923 
  Temporary cash investments - at cost,     
   which approximates market  193,964  177,458 
     Total cash and cash equivalents  196,572  180,381 
Accounts receivable:     
  Customer  139,578  146,144 
  Allowance for doubtful accounts  (1,522) (1,618)
  Associated companies  133,836  106,990 
  Other  46,838  50,811 
  Accrued unbilled revenues  78,112  79,538 
     Total accounts receivable  396,842  381,865 
Accumulated deferred income taxes  17,934  20,352 
Fuel inventory - at average cost  75,806  69,211 
Materials and supplies - at average cost  122,329  120,245 
Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs  9,517  12,971 
Prepayments and other  19,071  16,725 
TOTAL  838,071  801,750 
      
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS    
Decommissioning trust funds  348,388  344,911 
Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation)  94,263  94,776 
Other  23,585  25,218 
TOTAL  466,236  464,905 
      
UTILITY PLANT    
Electric  8,905,494  8,857,166 
Natural gas  94,366  92,368 
Construction work in progress  145,111  149,392 
Nuclear fuel under capital lease  65,604  73,422 
Nuclear fuel  9,715  10,821 
TOTAL UTILITY PLANT  9,220,290  9,183,169 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization  4,299,104  4,263,307 
UTILITY PLANT - NET  4,921,186  4,919,862 
      
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
Regulatory assets:     
  SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net  478,795  465,259 
  Other regulatory assets  967,100  1,001,016 
  Deferred fuel costs  100,124  100,124 
Long-term receivables  8,359  9,833 
Other  29,854  23,928 
TOTAL  1,584,232  1,600,160 
       
TOTAL ASSETS  $7,809,725  $7,786,677 
      
See Notes to Financial Statements.     
 
 
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ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
 
 2007 2006
 (In Thousands)
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Accounts payable:     
  Associated companies  $103,101  $79,584 
  Other  161,479  200,746 
Customer deposits  71,355  68,844 
Taxes accrued  27,397  27,781 
Interest accrued  35,062  34,483 
Deferred fuel costs  60,389  26,262 
Obligations under capital leases  24,769  24,769 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities  7,735  7,662 
Other  11,833  31,933 
TOTAL  503,120  502,064 
      
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued  1,827,120  1,803,461 
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits  125,775  127,202 
Obligations under capital leases  40,835  48,653 
Other regulatory liabilities  60,434  53,648 
Decommissioning and asset retirement cost liabilities  195,124  191,036 
Transition to competition  79,098  79,098 
Accumulated provisions  23,151  21,245 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities  142,805  141,834 
Long-term debt  2,358,939  2,358,327 
Preferred stock with sinking fund  8,250  10,500 
Other  198,827  196,731 
TOTAL  5,060,358  5,031,735 
      
Commitments and Contingencies     
      
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Preferred stock without sinking fund  47,327  47,327 
Common stock, no par value, authorized 200,000,000     
 shares; issued and outstanding 100 shares in 2007 and 2006  114,055  114,055 
Paid-in capital  1,457,486  1,457,486 
Retained earnings  646,959  653,924 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (19,580) (19,914)
TOTAL  2,246,247  2,252,878 
      
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  $7,809,725  $7,786,677 
      
See Notes to Financial Statements.     
ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)
   
  2008 2007
  (In Thousands)
     
OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
Net income $30,826  $27,597 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:    
  Reserve for regulatory adjustments  11,816 
  Other regulatory charges - net 5,546  8,358 
  Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 36,165  55,259 
  Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued 45,885  13,128 
  Changes in working capital:    
    Receivables (69,806) 17,530 
    Fuel inventory (10,278) (6,595)
    Accounts payable 111,852  (6,063)
    Taxes accrued  (384)
    Interest accrued (995) 579 
    Deferred fuel costs (45,841) 34,127 
    Other working capital accounts (67,801) (18,560)
  Provision for estimated losses and reserves 439  693 
  Changes in other regulatory assets 5,891  7,971 
  Other 22,331  (4,246)
Net cash flow provided by operating activities 64,214  141,210 
     
INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
Construction expenditures (60,204) (69,249)
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 1,693  4,432 
Insurance proceeds  8,134 
Nuclear fuel purchases (21,713) (7,461)
Proceeds from sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel  9,923 
Payment for purchase of plant (56,409) 
Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales 11,049  12,093 
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds (14,879) (15,947)
Change in money pool receivable - net 15,137  (32,507)
Changes in other investments - net 3,934  2,381 
Net cash flow used in investing activities (121,392) (88,201)
     
FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Redemption of preferred stock  (2,250)
Dividends/distributions paid:    
  Common equity (30,400) (33,600)
  Preferred membership interests (241) (968)
Net cash flow used in financing activities (30,641) (36,818)
     
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (87,819) 16,191 
     
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 108,036  180,381 
     
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $20,217  $196,572 
     
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:    
Cash paid/(received) during the period for:    
  Interest - net of amount capitalized $32,824  $37,457 
  Income taxes ($621) $-  
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    
     

 

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ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC.
STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
(Unaudited)
    
   2007 2006
   (In Thousands)
RETAINED EARNINGS         
Retained Earnings - Beginning of period  $653,924    $659,102   
          
  Add: Net Income  27,597  $27,597 45,049  $45,049
          
  Deduct:         
    Dividends declared on common stock  33,600    - -   
    Preferred dividend requirements and other  962  962 1,022  1,022
   34,562    1,022   
          
Retained Earnings - End of period  $646,959    $703,129   
          
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Net of Taxes):         
Balance at beginning of period:         
  Pension and other postretirement liabilities  ($19,914)   $ -   
  Other accumulated comprehensive income items     (1,409)  
          
Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $326)  $334  $334   
          
Net unrealized investment gains  -  - 55  55
          
Balance at end of period:         
 Pension and other postretirement liabilities  (19,580)   - -   
  Other accumulated comprehensive income items     (1,354)  
     Total  ($19,580)   ($1,354)  
Comprehensive Income    $26,969   $44,082
          
See Notes to Financial Statements.         
          
          
ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
    
 2008 2007
 (In Thousands)
    
CURRENT ASSETS     
Cash and cash equivalents:     
  Cash  $8,612  $233 
  Temporary cash investments - at cost,     
    which approximates market  11,605  107,803 
      Total cash and cash equivalents  20,217  108,036 
Accounts receivable:     
  Customer  74,144  62,408 
  Allowance for doubtful accounts  (1,193) (979)
  Associated companies  233,513  218,891 
  Other  94,026  59,059 
  Accrued unbilled revenues  47,571  54,021 
      Total accounts receivable  448,061  393,400 
Deferred fuel costs  51,485  5,644 
Accumulated deferred income taxes  - -  21,938 
Fuel inventory - at average cost  42,088  31,810 
Materials and supplies - at average cost  100,575  100,161 
Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs  38,224  5,155 
Debt assumption by Entergy Texas  309,123  309,123 
Prepayments and other  55,330  23,533 
TOTAL  1,065,103  998,800 
      
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS    
Decommissioning trust funds  350,568  366,062 
Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation)  111,856  109,517 
Other  12,889  17,350 
TOTAL  475,313  492,929 
      
UTILITY PLANT    
Electric  6,249,836  6,132,362 
Natural gas  99,451  98,484 
Construction work in progress  117,767  141,528 
Nuclear fuel under capital lease  131,099  110,769 
Nuclear fuel  10,414  11,256 
TOTAL UTILITY PLANT  6,608,567  6,494,399 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization  3,445,869  3,433,131 
UTILITY PLANT - NET  3,162,698  3,061,268 
      
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
Regulatory assets:     
  SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net  301,238  299,023 
  Other regulatory assets  329,469  335,897 
  Deferred fuel costs  100,124  100,124 
Long-term receivables  1,879  1,872 
Debt assumption by Entergy Texas  769,971  769,971 
Other  16,007  12,807 
TOTAL  1,518,688  1,519,694 
      
TOTAL ASSETS  $6,221,802  $6,072,691 
      
See Notes to Financial Statements.     
 
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ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
 
 2008 2007
 (In Thousands)
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Currently maturing long-term debt $675,000  $675,000 
Accounts payable:     
  Associated companies  292,027  201,217 
  Other  132,621  111,579 
Customer deposits  39,062  38,061 
Accumulated deferred income taxes  7,347  - - 
Interest accrued  28,403  29,398 
Obligations under capital leases  28,795  28,795 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities  7,160  7,064 
System agreement cost equalization  124,775  124,775 
Other  5,399  9,052 
TOTAL  1,340,589  1,224,941 
      
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued  1,233,985  1,219,568 
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits  94,717  95,745 
Obligations under capital leases  102,304  81,974 
Other regulatory liabilities  83,722  69,890 
Decommissioning and asset retirement cost liabilities  209,213  204,828 
Accumulated provisions  12,326  11,887 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities  97,167  102,510 
Long-term debt  1,673,785  1,674,113 
Other  73,666  87,468 
TOTAL  3,580,885  3,547,983 
      
Commitments and Contingencies     
      
MEMBERS' EQUITY    
Preferred membership interests without sinking fund  10,000  10,000 
Members' equity  1,312,933  1,312,701 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (22,605) (22,934)
TOTAL  1,300,328  1,299,767 
      
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY  $6,221,802  $6,072,691 
      
See Notes to Financial Statements.     

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ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC.
SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
(Unaudited)
 
    Increase/  
Description 2007 2006 (Decrease) %
  (Dollars In Millions)  
Electric Operating Revenues:        
  Residential $242 $240  $2  
  Commercial 193 210  (17) (8)
  Industrial 255 317  (62) (20)
  Governmental 12 13  (1) (8)
     Total retail 702 780  (78) (10)
  Sales for resale        
    Associated companies 28 27   
    Non-associated companies 50 52  (2) (4)
  Other 15 (3) 18  600 
     Total $795 $856  ($61) (7)
         
Billed Electric Energy        
 Sales (GWh):        
  Residential 2,322 2,096  226  11 
  Commercial 2,024 1,970  54  
  Industrial 3,584 3,679  (95) (3)
  Governmental 112 112  - -  
     Total retail 8,042 7,857  185  
  Sales for resale        
    Associated companies 754 585  169  29 
    Non-associated companies 851 617  234  38 
     Total 9,647 9,059  588  
         

 

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ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)
          
    
   2008 2007
   (In Thousands)
MEMBERS' EQUITY         
Members' Equity - Beginning of period  $1,312,701    $2,225,465   
          
  Add:         
    Net Income  30,826  $30,826 27,597  $27,597
    Other  12      
   30,838    27,597   
          
  Deduct:         
    Dividends/distributions declared on common equity  30,400    33,600   
    Preferred membership interests  206  206 962  962
   30,606    34,562   
          
Members' Equity - End of period  $1,312,933    $2,218,500   
          
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Net of Taxes):         
Balance at beginning of period:         
  Pension and other postretirement liabilities  ($22,934)   $ (19,914)  
          
Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $428 and $326)  329  329 334  334
          
Balance at end of period:         
  Pension and other postretirement liabilities  ($22,605)   ($19,580)  
Comprehensive Income    $30,949   $26,969
          
See Notes to Financial Statements.         
          
          

 

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ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)
 
         
    Increase/  
Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
  (Dollars In Millions)  
Electric Operating Revenues (1):        
  Residential $115 $242 ($127) (52)
  Commercial 111 193 (82) (42)
  Industrial 153 255 (102) (40)
  Governmental 6 12 (6) (50)
    Total retail 385 702 (317) (45)
  Sales for resale        
    Associated companies 86 28 58  207
    Non-associated companies 45 50 (5) (10)
  Other 4 15 (11) (73)
      Total $520 $795 ($275) (35)
         
Billed Electric Energy        
Sales (GWh) (1):        
  Residential 1,091 2,322 (1,231) (53)
  Commercial 1,135 2,024 (889) (44)
  Industrial 2,137 3,584 (1,447) (40)
  Governmental 53 112 (59) (53)
    Total retail 4,416 8,042 (3,626) (45)
Sales for resale        
  Associated companies 746 754 (8) (1)
  Non-associated companies 664 851 (187) (22)
    Total 5,826 9,647 (3,821) (40)
         
         
(1) Amounts for the three months ended March 31, 2008 reflect the effects of the separation of the Texas business. Amounts for the three months ended March 31, 2007 include the operations of Entergy Texas.
 
         

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ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC

MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

 

Hurricane Rita and Hurricane Katrina

See the Form 10-K for a discussion of the effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, which caused catastrophic damage to Entergy Louisiana's service territory in August and September 2005, including the effect of extensive flooding that resulted from levee breaks in and around Entergy Louisiana's service territory, and Entergy Louisiana's efforts to recover storm restoration costs.

In February 2007, Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Gulf States filed rebuttal testimony and filed a second supplemental and amending application by which they seek authority from the LPSC to securitize their storm cost recovery and storm reserve amounts, together with certain debt retirement costs and upfront and ongoing costs of the securitized debt issued. Securitization is authorized by a law signed by the Governor of Louisiana in May 2006. The filing updates actual storm-related costs through January 2007 and estimated future costs, declaring that Entergy Louisiana's costs are $561 million and Entergy Gulf States' costs are $219 million.  The filing also updates the requested storm reserve amounts, requesting $141 million for Entergy Louisiana and $87 million for Entergy Gulf States.  Hearings began in late-April 2007. At the start of the hearing, a stipulation among Entergy Gulf States, Entergy Louisiana, the LPSC staff, and most other parties in the proceeding was read into the record. The stipulation quantifies the balance of storm restoration costs for recovery as $545 million for Entergy Louisiana and $187 million for Entergy Gulf States, and sets the storm reserve amounts at $152 million for Entergy Louisiana and $87 million for Entergy Gulf States. The stipulation also calls for securitization of the storm restoration costs and storm reserves in those same amounts. The LPSC has not issued a decision in the proceeding.

Results of Operations

Net Income

Net income increased $6.4decreased $4.2 million for the first quarter of 20072008 compared to the first quarter of 20062007 primarily due to higher net revenue, partially offset by higher other operation and maintenance expenses and a higher depreciation and amortization expenses, and lower other income.effective income tax rate, partially offset by higher net revenue.

Net Revenue

Net revenue consists of operating revenues net of: 1) fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale, 2) purchased power expenses, and 3) other regulatory charges (credits).charges. Following is an analysis of the change in net revenue comparing the first quarter of 20072008 to the first quarter of 2006.2007.

 

 

Amount

 

 

(In Millions)

 

 

 

2006 net revenue

$187.6 

Volume/weather

32.5 

Base revenues

27.2 

Purchased power capacity

(30.5)

Other

(2.4)

2007 net revenue

 

$214.4 

Base revenues

2.9 

Other

1.9 

2008 net revenue

$219.2 

The volume/weather variance is due to increased electricity usage primarily in the industrial class, including electricity sales during the unbilled service period and the effect of more favorable weather in the service territory compared to 2006. Billed retail electricity usage increased a total of 573 GWh in all sectors. See Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the accounting for unbilled revenues.

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The base revenues variance is primarily due to increases effective September 2006 for the 2005a formula rate plan filing to recover LPSC-approved incremental deferred and ongoing capacity costs and for the interim recovery of storm costs.increase effective October 2007. See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the formula rate plan filing.

The purchased power capacity variance is primarily due to higher purchased power capacity charges and the amortization of capacity charges effective September 2006 as a result of the formula rate plan filing in May 2006. A portion of the purchased power capacity costs is offset in base revenues due to a base rate increase implemented to recover incremental deferred and ongoing purchased power capacity charges, as mentioned above. See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the formula rate plan filing.

Gross operating revenues and fuel and purchased power expenses and other regulatory charges (credits)

Gross operating revenues increaseddecreased primarily due to:

The increase was partially offset by a decrease of $42.9 million in gross wholesale revenue due to decreased sales to affiliated systems.

rates.

Fuel and purchased power expenses increaseddecreased primarily due to an increasea decrease in deferred fuel expense as a result of lower fuel rates, as discussed above, partially offset by increases in the average market priceprices of natural gas and purchased power and an increase in net area demand, partially offset by a decrease in the recovery from customers of deferred fuel costs.

Other regulatory credits decreased primarily due to the deferral of capacity charges in 2006 in addition to the amortization of these capacity charges in 2007 as a result of the May 2006 formula rate plan filing (for the 2005 test year) with the LPSC to recover such costs through base rates effective September 2006.

power.

Other Income Statement Variances

Other operation and maintenance expenses increased primarily due to:

2008.

The increase was partially offset by the following:

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased primarily due to a revision made in the first quarter of 2006 of estimated depreciable lives involving certain intangible assets and an increase in plant in service.

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Other income decreased primarily due to:

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rates for the first quarters of 2008 and 2007 were 44.5% and 2006 were 35.6% and 39.9%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the first quarter of 20062008 versus the federal statutory rate of 35.0% is primarily due to state income taxes and book and tax differences related to utility plant items, state income taxes, and a federal tax reserve adjustment, partially offset by book and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction and the amortization of investment tax credits.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flow

Cash flows for the first quarters of 20072008 and 20062007 were as follows:

 

2007

 

2006

 

2008

 

2007

 

(In Thousands)

 

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

$2,743 

 

$105,285 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

$300 

 

$2,743 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flow provided by (used in):

Cash flow provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

Cash flow provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

29,837 

 

192,210 

Operating activities

 

 29,049 

 

29,837 

Investing activities

 

(41,487)

 

(218,567)

Investing activities

 

(72,029)

 

(41,487)

Financing activities

 

11,325 

 

(71,254)

Financing activities

 

43,210 

 

11,325 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(325)

 

(97,611)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

230 

 

(325)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$2,418 

 

$7,674 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$530 

 

$2,418 

Operating Activities

Cash flow from operations decreased $162.4 million for the first quarter of 2007 compared to the first quarter of 2006 primarily due to timing of collections of receivables from customers and payments to vendors, partially offset by increased recovery of deferred fuel costs.

Investing Activities

The decreaseincrease of $177.1$30.5 million in net cash used by investing activities for the first quarter of 20072008 compared to the first quarter 2007 is primarily due to:

Financing Activities

The increase of 2006$31.9 million in net cash provided by financing activities for the first quarter 2008 compared to the first quarter 2007 is primarily due to higher distribution and transmission construction expendituresan increase in 2006 due to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Financing Activities

Entergy Louisiana's financing activities provided $11.3 million forborrowings from the first quarter of 2007 compared to using $71.3 million for the first quarter of 2006 primarily due to money pool activity and the payment of $40 million on a credit facility in 2006.

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pool.

Capital Structure

Entergy Louisiana's capitalization is balanced between equity and debt, as shown in the following table.

 

March 31,
2007

December 31,
2006

 

March 31,
2008

December 31,
2007

 

 

Net debt to net capital

 

45.8%

46.4%

 

44.0%

43.4%

Effect of subtracting cash from debt

 

0.1%

-   

 

-

-

Debt to capital

 

45.9%

46.4%

 

44.0%

43.4%

Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents. Debt consists of notes payable, capital lease obligations, and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion. Capital consists of debt and members' equity. Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents. Entergy Louisiana uses the net debt to net capital ratio in analyzing its financial condition and believes it provides useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating Entergy Louisiana's financial condition.

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Uses and Sources of Capital

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Liquidity and Capital Resources" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Entergy Louisiana's uses and sources of capital.

In April 2007, Entergy Louisiana announced that it plans Following are updates to pursue the self-build solid fuel repowering of a 538MW unit at its Little Gypsy plant.  Petroleum coke will be the unit's primary fuel source.  Entergy Louisiana expects to spend $1.02 billion on the project, and expects the project to be completed in 2011-2012. The planned capital investment estimatediscussion in the Form 10-K included the capital required for a project of this type.10-K.

Entergy Louisiana's payables to the money pool were as follows:

March 31,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($47,460)

 

($2,791)

 

($67,103)

 

($54,041)

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

 

March 31,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($67,103)

 

($54,041)

 

($38,871)

 

($68,677)

See Note 4 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a description of the money pool.

As discussed in the Form 10-K, Entergy Louisiana has a credit facility in the amount of $200 million scheduled to expire in August 2012. No borrowings were outstanding under the facility as of March 31, 2008.

Hurricane Rita and Hurricane Katrina

See the Form 10-K for a discussion of the effects of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita and Entergy's initiatives to recover storm restoration and business continuity costs and incremental losses, which includes obtaining reimbursement of certain costs covered by insurance and pursuing recovery through existing or new rate mechanisms regulated by the FERC and local regulatory bodies, in combination with securitization. In August and September 2005, Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, along with extensive flooding that resulted from levee breaks in and around Entergy Louisiana's service territory, caused catastrophic damage.

Act 55 Storm Cost Financings

In March 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana and the Louisiana Utilities Restoration Corporation (LURC), an instrumentality of the State of Louisiana, filed at the LPSC an application requesting that the LPSC grant financing orders authorizing the financing of Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana storm costs, storm reserves, and issuance costs pursuant to Act 55 of the Louisiana Legislature (Act 55 financings). The Act 55 financings are expected to produce additional customer benefits as compared to Act 64 traditional securitization.  Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana also filed an application requesting LPSC approval for ancillary issues including the mechanism to flow charges and savings to customers via a Storm Cost Offset rider.  On April 3, 2008, the Louisiana State Bond Commission granted preliminary approval for the Act 55 financings.  On April 8, 2008, the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (LPFA), which will be the issuer of the bonds pursuant to the Act 55 financings, approved requests for the Act 55 financings.  On April 10, 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana and the LPSC Staff filed with the LPSC an uncontested stipulated settlement that includes Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana's proposals under the Act 55 financings, including the commitment to pass on to customers a minimum of $40 million of customer benefits as compared to traditional Act 64 financing. On April 16, 2008, the LPSC approved the settlement and issued two financing orders and one ratemaking order intended to facilitate implementation of the Act 55 financings.  On May 6, 2008, the State Bond Commission voted to approve the Act 55 financings.  Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana will invest the capital contributions that they receive from the Act 55 financings in affiliate securities.  Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana intend to complete the Act 55 fi nancings by the end of the second quarter 2008.

Little Gypsy Repowering Project

The preconstruction and operating air permits for the Little Gypsy repowering project was issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) in November 2007 under then-effective federal and state air regulations, including the EPA's Clean Air Mercury

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Rule that had been issued in 2005 (CAMR 2005). As discussed in more detail in part I, Item 1, "Environmental Regulation, Clean Air Act and Subsequent Amendments, Hazardous Air Pollutants" in the Form 10-K, in February 2008 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit struck down CAMR 2005. The D.C. Circuit decision may require utilities to undergo a case-by-case Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) analysis for construction or reconstruction of emission units pursuant to the Clean Air Act before beginning construction. The Little Gypsy project as currently configured is expected to meet MACT standards. Because Little Gypsy received its construction permit before a formal MACT analysis was required, however, Entergy Louisiana will likely need to provide additional technical analysis to the LDEQ to show that the plant meets the MACT standards. Entergy Louisiana is in discussions with state and federal environmental agencies to identify the additional analysis that needs to be submitted. Onsite construction of the project was scheduled to begin in July 2008, but the additional analysis could cause a delay in the start of construction for several months. The ALJ in Phase II of the Little Gypsy proceedings at the LPSC, which are discussed further in the Form 10-K, has temporarily suspended the procedural schedule, subject to the LPSC's review, which could occur at its May 14, 2008 meeting.

Significant Factors and Known Trends

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Significant Factors and Known Trends" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of state and local rate regulation, federal regulation, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, utility restructuring, nuclear matters, environmental risks, and litigationenvironmental risks. Following are updates to the information provided in the Form 10-K.

Retail Rates

In May 2006, Entergy Louisiana made its formula rate plan filing with the LPSC for the 2005 test year. Entergy Louisiana modified the filing in August 2006 to reflect a 9.45% return on equity which is within the allowed bandwidth. The modified filing includes an increase of $24.2 million for interim recovery of storm costs from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and a $119.2 million rate increase to recover LPSC-approved incremental deferred and ongoing capacity costs. The filing requested recovery of approximately $50 million for the amortization of capacity deferrals over a three-year period, including carrying charges, and approximately $70 million for ongoing capacity costs. The increase was implemented, subject to refund, with the first billing cycle of September 2006. Entergy Louisiana subsequently updated its formula rate plan rider to reflect adjustments proposed by the LPSC Staff with which it agrees. The adjusted return on equity of 9.56% remains within the allowed bandwid th. Ongoing and deferred incremental capacity costs were reduced to $118.7 million. The updated formula rate plan rider was implemented, subject to refund, with the first billing cycle of October 2006. An uncontested stipulated settlement was filed in February 2008 that will leave the current base rates in place, and the LPSC approved the settlement in March 2008. In the settlement Entergy Louisiana agreed to credit customers $7.2 million, plus $0.7 million of interest, for customer contributions to the Central States Compact in Nebraska that was never completed and agreed to a one-time $2.6 million deduction from the deferred capacity cost balance. The credit, for which Entergy Louisiana had previously recorded a provision, will be made in May 2008.

Federal Regulation

See "System Agreement Proceedings", and "Independent Coordinator of Transmission", and "Available Flowgate Capacity Proceeding" in the "Significant Factors and Known Trends" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for updates to the discussion in the Form 10-K.

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Critical Accounting Estimates

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Critical Accounting Estimates" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the estimates and judgments necessary in Entergy Louisiana's accounting for nuclear decommissioning costs, unbilled revenue, and qualified pension and other postretirement benefits.

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New Accounting Pronouncements

See "New Accounting Pronouncements" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.

 

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ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLCENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLCENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC
INCOME STATEMENTSINCOME STATEMENTSINCOME STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
   
 2007 2006 2008 2007
 (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
       
OPERATING REVENUES      
Electric $617,479  $552,057  $564,744  $617,479 
        
OPERATING EXPENSES        
Operation and Maintenance:        
Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and        
gas purchased for resale 193,956  204,004  112,995  193,956 
Purchased power 197,763  176,614  222,527  197,763 
Nuclear refueling outage expenses 4,197  4,234  4,503  4,197 
Other operation and maintenance 91,467  84,102  100,872  91,467 
Decommissioning 4,508  4,196  4,844  4,508 
Taxes other than income taxes 13,814  16,006  14,741  13,814 
Depreciation and amortization 48,978  42,085  47,060  48,978 
Other regulatory charges (credits) - net 11,343  (16,138)
Other regulatory charges - net 9,983  11,343 
TOTAL 566,026  515,103  517,525  566,026 
        
OPERATING INCOME 51,453  36,954  47,219  51,453 
        
OTHER INCOME        
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 3,948  5,587  3,257  3,948 
Interest and dividend income 3,594  5,442  4,749  3,594 
Miscellaneous - net (1,232) (798) (1,213) (1,232)
TOTAL 6,310  10,231  6,793  6,310 
        
INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES  
Interest on long-term debt 20,233  20,378  19,555  20,233 
Other interest - net 3,360  1,708  1,155  3,360 
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (2,746) (3,851) (1,997) (2,746)
TOTAL 20,847  18,235  18,713  20,847 
        
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 36,916  28,950  35,299  36,916 
        
Income taxes 13,148  11,554  15,703  13,148 
        
NET INCOME 23,768  17,396  19,596  23,768 
        
Preferred dividend requirements and other 1,738  1,738  1,738  1,738 
        
EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO        
COMMON EQUITY $22,030  $15,658  $17,858  $22,030 
        
See Notes to Financial Statements.        
    

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ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
(Unaudited)
   
  2007 2006
  (In Thousands)
     
OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
Net income $23,768  $17,396 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:    
  Reserve for regulatory adjustments 104  (185)
  Other regulatory charges (credits) - net 11,343  (16,138)
  Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 53,486  46,281 
  Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued 17,108  (149,174)
  Changes in working capital:    
    Receivables (19,852) 143,629 
    Accounts payable (100,435) (42,366)
    Taxes accrued 15,123  35,756 
    Interest accrued (1,764) (2,397)
    Deferred fuel costs 52,789  1,507 
    Other working capital accounts (22,023) 153,597 
  Provision for estimated losses and reserves (2,209) 1,067 
  Changes in other regulatory assets 7,084  23,903 
  Other (4,685) (20,666)
Net cash flow provided by operating activities 29,837  192,210 
     
INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
Construction expenditures (56,974) (211,398)
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 3,948  5,587 
Insurance proceeds 2,765  - - 
Nuclear fuel purchases (3,103) - - 
Proceeds from the sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel 14,279  - - 
Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales 3,693  7,187 
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds (6,095) (10,117)
Other regulatory investments - -  (9,826)
Net cash flow used in investing activities (41,487) (218,567)
     
FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Additional equity from parent 1,119   - 
Change in money pool payable - net 13,062  (29,806)
Changes in short-term borrowings - -  (40,000)
Distributions paid:    
  Preferred membership interests (2,856) (1,448)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities 11,325  (71,254)
     
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (325) (97,611)
     
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 2,743  105,285 
     
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $2,418  $7,674 
     
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:    
Cash paid during the period for:    
  Interest - net of amount capitalized $24,402  $23,521 
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    

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BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
     
 2007 2006
 (In Thousands)
     
CURRENT ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents $2,418  $2,743 
Accounts receivable:    
  Customer 105,071  97,207 
  Allowance for doubtful accounts (2,192) (1,856)
  Associated companies 48,235  28,621 
  Other 19,380  22,652 
  Accrued unbilled revenues 65,610  69,628 
     Total accounts receivable 236,104  216,252 
Deferred fuel costs - -  46,310 
Materials and supplies - at average cost 101,689  98,284 
Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs 20,292  23,639 
Prepayments and other 14,212  5,769 
TOTAL 374,715  392,997 
     
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS     
Decommissioning trust funds 220,158  208,926 
Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 1,624  1,670 
Other  
TOTAL 221,786  210,600 
     
UTILITY PLANT    
Electric 6,755,036  6,693,633 
Property under capital lease 252,972  252,972 
Construction work in progress 177,219  190,454 
Nuclear fuel under capital lease 75,120  82,464 
TOTAL UTILITY PLANT 7,260,347  7,219,523 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 3,002,111  2,959,422 
UTILITY PLANT - NET 4,258,236  4,260,101 
     
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
Regulatory assets:    
  SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 156,720  157,789 
  Other regulatory assets 501,323  539,309 
  Deferred fuel costs 67,998  67,998 
Long-term receivables 5,986  5,986 
Other 25,795  20,062 
TOTAL 757,822  791,144 
     
TOTAL ASSETS $5,612,559  $5,654,842 
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    
 
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BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
  
 2007 2006
 (In Thousands)
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Accounts payable:    
  Associated companies $139,778  $160,555 
  Other 127,109  203,076 
Customer deposits 74,361  72,579 
Taxes accrued 21,360  6,237 
Accumulated deferred income taxes 15,974  32,026 
Interest accrued 28,725  30,489 
Deferred fuel cost 6,479  - - 
Obligations under capital leases 39,067  39,067 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities 8,368  8,276 
Other 14,014  30,425 
TOTAL 475,235  582,730 
     
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued 1,852,511  1,827,900 
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 88,443  89,242 
Obligations under capital leases 36,052  43,397 
Other regulatory liabilities 69,005  50,210 
Decommissioning 243,045  238,536 
Accumulated provisions 21,589  23,798 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities 148,184  146,646 
Long-term debt 1,147,650  1,147,647 
Other 88,877  86,428 
TOTAL 3,695,356  3,653,804 
     
Commitments and Contingencies    
     
MEMBERS' EQUITY    
Preferred membership interests without sinking fund 100,000  100,000 
Members' equity 1,367,152  1,344,003 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (25,184) (25,695)
TOTAL 1,441,968  1,418,308 
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY $5,612,559  $5,654,842 
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    
ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)
   
  2008 2007
  (In Thousands)
     
OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
Net income $19,596  $23,768 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:    
  Reserve for regulatory adjustments - -  104 
  Other regulatory charges - net 9,983  11,343 
  Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 51,904  53,486 
  Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued 7,407  17,108 
  Changes in working capital:    
    Receivables 23,570  (19,852)
    Accounts payable (25,241) (100,435)
    Taxes accrued 26,052  15,123 
    Interest accrued (8,215) (1,764)
    Deferred fuel costs (65,003) 52,789 
    Other working capital accounts (38,510) (22,023)
  Provision for estimated losses and reserves (3) (2,209)
  Changes in other regulatory assets 6,272  7,084 
  Other 21,237  (4,685)
Net cash flow provided by operating activities 29,049  29,837 
     
INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
Construction expenditures (75,244) (56,974)
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 3,257  3,948 
Insurance proceeds - -  2,765 
Nuclear fuel purchases (50,096) (3,103)
Proceeds from the sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel 52,482  14,279 
Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales 5,169  3,693 
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds (7,597) (6,095)
Net cash flow used in investing activities (72,029) (41,487)
     
FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Additional equity from parent - -  1,119 
Change in money pool payable - net 44,669  13,062 
Distributions paid:    
  Preferred membership interests (1,459) (2,856)
Net cash flow provided by financing activities 43,210  11,325 
     
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 230  (325)
     
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 300  2,743 
     
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $530  $2,418 
     
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:    
Cash paid during the period for:    
 Interest - net of amount capitalized $28,041  $24,402 
  Income taxes $1,250  $- 
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    

 

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STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
(Unaudited)
         
  2007 2006
  (In Thousands)
MEMBERS' EQUITY        
Members' Equity - Beginning of period $1,344,003    $1,105,172  
         
  Add:        
  Net income 23,768  $23,768 17,396 $17,396
  Additional equity from parent 1,119    65,703  
  24,887    83,099  
         
  Deduct:        
    Distributions declared:        
      Preferred membership interests 1,738  1,738 1,738 1,738
    Other    97  
  1,738    1,835  
         
Members' Equity - End of period $1,367,152    $1,186,436  
         
         
         
         
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE        
INCOME (Net of Taxes):        
Balance at beginning of period:        
  Pension and other postretirement liabilities ($25,695)   $-  
         
Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $466) 511  511 -  
         
Balance at end of period:        
  Pension and other postretirement liabilities ($25,184)   $-  
Comprehensive Income   $22,541   $15,658
         
         
See Notes to Financial Statements.        
         
ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC
BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
     
 2008 2007
 (In Thousands)
     
CURRENT ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents $530  $300 
Accounts receivable:    
  Customer 109,734  96,679 
  Allowance for doubtful accounts (1,277) (1,988)
  Associated companies 64,397  91,873 
  Other 12,878  14,186 
  Accrued unbilled revenues 67,308  75,860 
    Total accounts receivable 253,040  276,610 
Deferred fuel costs 16,932  - - 
Accumulated deferred income taxes 9,765  15,229 
Materials and supplies - at average cost 111,611  108,959 
Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs 3,930  7,080 
Gas hedge contracts 36,856  - - 
Prepayments and other 7,885  7,820 
TOTAL 440,549  415,998 
     
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS    
Decommissioning trust funds 212,831  221,971 
Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 1,442  1,488 
Note receivable - Entergy New Orleans 9,353  9,353 
Other  
TOTAL 223,630  232,816 
     
UTILITY PLANT    
Electric 6,622,716  6,550,597 
Property under capital lease 253,387  253,387 
Construction work in progress 266,707  276,974 
Nuclear fuel under capital lease 86,521  44,532 
TOTAL UTILITY PLANT 7,229,331  7,125,490 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 3,134,424  3,095,473 
UTILITY PLANT - NET 4,094,907  4,030,017 
     
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
Regulatory assets:    
  SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 117,250  117,322 
  Other regulatory assets 825,621  832,449 
  Deferred fuel costs 67,998  67,998 
Long-term receivables 2,982  2,982 
Other 26,379  23,539 
TOTAL 1,040,230  1,044,290 
     
TOTAL ASSETS $5,799,316  $5,723,121 
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    
 
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BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
     
 2008 2007
 (In Thousands)
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Accounts payable:    
  Associated companies $97,340  $65,930 
  Other 136,669  148,651 
Customer deposits 77,503  79,013 
Taxes accrued 33,808  7,756 
Interest accrued 21,524  29,739 
Deferred fuel costs 713  48,784 
Obligations under capital leases 42,714  42,714 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities 8,854  8,772 
System agreement cost equalization 46,000  46,000 
Other 18,302  18,961 
TOTAL 483,427  496,320 
     
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued 1,798,763  1,803,430 
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 85,245  86,045 
Obligations under capital leases 43,807  1,818 
Other regulatory liabilities 153,191  127,836 
Decommissioning 261,910  257,066 
Accumulated provisions 18,402  18,405 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities 147,706  145,786 
Long-term debt 1,147,663  1,147,660 
Other 87,321  85,214 
TOTAL 3,744,008  3,673,260 
     
Commitments and Contingencies    
     
MEMBERS' EQUITY    
Preferred membership interests without sinking fund 100,000  100,000 
Members' equity 1,499,367  1,481,509 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (27,486) (27,968)
TOTAL 1,571,881  1,553,541 
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY $5,799,316  $5,723,121 
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    
     

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STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)
         
  2008 2007
  (In Thousands)
MEMBERS' EQUITY        
Members' Equity - Beginning of period $1,481,509    $1,344,003   
         
  Add:        
    Net income 19,596  $19,596 23,768  $23,768
    Additional equity from parent -    1,119   
  19,596    24,887   
         
  Deduct:        
    Distributions declared:        
      Preferred membership interests 1,738  1,738 1,738  1,738
  1,738    1,738   
         
Members' Equity - End of period $1,499,367    $1,367,152   
         
         
         
         
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE        
LOSS (Net of Taxes):        
Balance at beginning of period:        
  Pension and other postretirement liabilities ($27,968)   ($25,695)  
         
Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $409 and $466) 482  482 511  511
         
Balance at end of period:        
  Pension and other postretirement liabilities ($27,486)   ($25,184)  
Comprehensive Income   $18,340   $22,541
         
         
See Notes to Financial Statements.        
         

 

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SELECTED OPERATING RESULTSSELECTED OPERATING RESULTSSELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
         
   Increase/     Increase/  
Description 2007 2006 (Decrease) % 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
 (Dollars In Millions)   (Dollars In Millions)  
Electric Operating Revenues:                
Residential $196 $161  $35  22  $182 $196 ($14) (7)
Commercial 136 119  17  14  128 136 (8) (6)
Industrial 225 193  32  17  205 225 (20) (9)
Governmental 12 11    11 12 (1) (8)
Total retail 569 484  85  18  526 569 (43) (8)
Sales for resale                
Associated companies 38 80  (42) (53) 31 38 (7) (18)
Non-associated companies 2   - -  2 2  - - 
Other 8 (14) 22  157  6 8 (2) (25)
Total $617 $552  $65  12  $565 $617 ($52) (8)
                
Billed Electric Energy                
Sales (GWh):                
Residential 1,952 1,771  181  10  1,970 1,952 18  
Commercial 1,300 1,246  54   1,308 1,300  
Industrial 3,228 2,894  334  12  3,230 3,228  - - 
Governmental 115 111    117 115  2 
Total retail (1) 6,595 6,022  573  10  6,625 6,595 30  - - 
Sales for resale                 
Associated companies 342 723  (381) (53) 480 342 138  40 
Non-associated companies 32 14  18  129  23 32 (9) (28)
Total 6,969 6,759  210   7,128 6,969 159  
                
                

(1) 2006 billed electric energy sales includes 96 GWh of billings related to 2005 deliveries that were billed in
2006 because of billing delays following Hurricane Katrina, which results in an increase of 669 GWh in
2007, or 11.3%.

        
        
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MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

 

Results of Operations

Net Income

Net income increased $2.1 millionremained relatively unchanged for the first quarter of 20072008 compared to the first quarter of 2006 primarily due to higher other income and2007 as higher net revenue partiallywas substantially offset by higher other operation and maintenance expenses higher depreciation and amortization expense, and a higher effective income tax rate.lower other income.

Net Revenue

Net revenue consists of operating revenues net of: 1) fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale, 2) purchased power expenses, and 3) other regulatory charges (credits).charges. Following is an analysis of the change in net revenue comparing the first quarter of 20072008 to the first quarter of 2006.2007.

  

Amount

  

(In Millions)

   

20062007 net revenue

 

$90.3

Volume/weather

7.893.9 

Attala costs

 

(6.6)4.7 

Base revenue

2.8 

Rider revenue

1.9 

Other

 

2.42.2 

20072008 net revenue

 

$93.9105.5 

The volume/weather variance is primarily due to increased usage primarily during the unbilled sales period and more favorable weather on billed sales compared to the same period in 2006. 9; See Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the accounting for unbilled revenues.

The Attala costs variance is primarily due to the deferral of Attala costs during the first quarter of 2006 that was recoveredan increase in the second quarter of 2006.Attala power plant costs that are recovered through the power management rider. The net income effect of this cost deferral was partiallyrecovery is limited to a portion representing an allowed return on equity with the remainder offset by Attala power plant costs in other operation and maintenance expenses, depreciation expense,expenses, and taxes other than income taxes. The recovery of Attala power plant costs is discussed in "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Liquidity and Capital Resources - - Use of Capital" in the Form 10-K.

The base revenue variance is primarily due to a formula rate plan increase effective July 2007. The formula rate plan is discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K.

The rider revenue variance is the result of a storm damage rider that became effective in October 2007. The establishment of this rider results in an increase in rider revenue and a corresponding increase in other operation and maintenance expense for the storm reserve with no impact on net income.

Gross operating revenues, fuel and purchased power expenses, and other regulatory charges (credits)

Gross operating revenues decreasedincreased primarily due to a decreaseto:

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Fuel and purchased power expenses decreasedincreased primarily due to a decreasean increase in deferred fuel expense due to a decreasethe cost of natural gas combined with an increase in fuel rates.the proportion of power generated using that fuel.

Other regulatory charges increased primarily due to increased recovery through the refundingGrand Gulf Rider of Grand Gulf capacity costs due to higher rates and increased usage. The increase in 2006, throughother regulatory charges was partially offset by decreased recovery of costs associated with the power management recovery rider, of gains recorded on gas hedging contracts in addition to the over-recovery in 2007, through the Grand Gulf rider, of Grand Gulf capacity charges. The increase was partially offset by the deferral of Attala costs in 2006, discussed above.rider. There is no material effect on net income due to quarterly adjustments to the power management recovery rider.

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Other Income Statement Variances

Other operation and maintenance expense increased primarily due to:

The increase was partially offset by a decrease of $1.7 million in loss reserves in 2007. increased materials and supplies expenses.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased primarily due to an increase in plant in service. The increase is also due to an adjustment made in February 2006 as a result of a revision in estimated depreciable lives involving certain intangible assets.

Taxes other thanOther income taxes decreased primarily due to lower franchise taxesa gain recorded in 2007.

Other income increased primarily due to the gain recorded2007 on the sale of non-utility property and higherlower interest earned on money pool investments.

Interest expense decreased primarily due to a decrease in long-term debt outstanding as a result of the redemption of $100 million of first mortgage bonds in January 2007. Interest expense also decreased due to money pool activity.

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rates for the first quarters of2008 and 2007 were 31.1% and 2006 were 35.6% and 0.4%, respectively. The difference inbetween the effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2006 versus2008 and the federal statutory rate of 35.0% is primarily due to book and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction and the amortization of investment tax credits, and book and tax differences related to utility plant items.partially offset by state income taxes.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flow

Cash flows for the first quarters of 20072008 and 20062007 were as follows:

 

2007

 

2006

 

2008

 

2007

 

(In Thousands)

 

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

$73,417 

 

$4,523 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

$40,582 

 

$73,417 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flow provided by (used in):

Cash flow provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

Cash flow provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

(18,033)

 

60,292 

Operating activities

 

(9,123)

 

(18,033)

Investing activities

 

84,504 

 

(135,611)

Investing activities

 

(18,299)

 

84,504 

Financing activities

 

(102,707)

 

80,199 

Financing activities

 

(9,407)

 

(102,707)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

(36,236)

 

4,880 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(36,829)

 

(36,236)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$37,181 

 

$9,403 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$3,753 

 

$37,181 

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Operating Activities

Entergy Mississippi'sCash flow used in operating activities used $18.0decreased $8.9 million for the first quarter of 20072008 compared to providing $60.3 million for the first quarter of 20062007 primarily due to decreased collection of deferred fuel and purchased power costs, partially offset by the timing of payments to vendors.vendors partially offset by decreased recovery of deferred fuel costs.

Investing Activities

InvestingEntergy Mississippi's investing activities provided $84.5used $18.3 million in cash flow for the first quarter of 20072008 compared to using $135.6providing $84.5 million for the first quarter 20062007 primarily due to:

Bonds as discussed below.

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Financing Activities

Entergy's Mississippi'sNet cash flow used in financing activities used $102.7decreased $93.3 million for the first quarter of 20072008 compared to providing $80.2 million for the first quarter of 20062007 primarily due to the redemption, prior to maturity, of $100 million of first mortgage bonds4.35% Series First Mortgage Bonds in January 2007, and the issuance of $100 million of long-term debt during 2006, partially offset by money pool activity.2007.

Capital Structure

Entergy Mississippi's capitalization is balanced between equity and debt, as shown in the following table. The decrease in the debt to capital percentage as of March 31, 2007 is primarily due to the redemption of $100 million of First Mortgage Bonds in January 2007.

 

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

 

March 31,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net debt to net capital

 

49.5%

 

51.9%

 

49.8%

 

48.4%

Effect of subtracting cash from debt

 

1.4%

 

2.4%

 

0.2%

 

1.5%

Debt to capital

 

50.9%

 

54.3%

 

50.0%

 

49.9%

Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents. Debt consists of notes payable, capital lease obligations, and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion. Capital consists of debt and shareholders' equity. Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents. Entergy Mississippi uses the net debt to net capital ratio in analyzing its financial condition and believes it provides useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating Entergy Mississippi's financial condition.

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Uses and Sources of Capital

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Liquidity and Capital Resources"in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Entergy Mississippi's uses and sources of capital. Following are updates to the information presented in the Form 10-K.

Entergy Mississippi's receivables from or (payables to) the money pool were as follows:

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

 

March 31,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$29,999

 

$39,573

 

($65,732)

 

($84,066)

March 31,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$11,256

 

$20,997

 

$29,999

 

$39,573

See Note 4 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a description of the money pool.

As discussed in the Form 10-K, Entergy Mississippi has two separate credit facilities in the aggregate amount of $50 million that expire in May 2007.2008. Borrowings under the credit facilities may be secured by a security interest in Entergy Mississippi's accounts receivable. Entergy Mississippi expects to renew both of its credit facilities prior to expiration. No borrowings were outstanding under either facility as of March 31, 2007.2008.

In January 2007, Entergy Mississippi redeemed, prior to maturity, $100 million of 4.35% Series of First Mortgage Bonds due April 2008.

Significant Factors and Known Trends

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Significant Factors and Known Trends" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of state and local rate regulation, federal regulation, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and utility restructuring. The followingFollowing is an update to the information provided in the Form 10-K.that discussion.

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State and Local Rate Regulation

In March 2007,2008, Entergy Mississippi made its annual scheduled formula rate plan filing for the 20062007 test year with the MPSC. The filing showsshowed that ana $10.1 million increase of $12.9 million in annual electric revenues is warranted. The filing is currently being reviewed by the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff is reviewing the filing.

Staff.

Federal Regulation

See "System Agreement Proceedings", and "Independent Coordinator of Transmission", and "Available Flowgate Capacity Proceeding" in the "Significant Factors and Known Trends" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for updates to the discussion in the Form 10-K.

Critical Accounting Estimates

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Critical Accounting Estimates" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the estimates and judgments necessary in Entergy Mississippi's accounting for unbilled revenue and qualified pension and other postretirement benefits.

New Accounting Pronouncements

See "New Accounting Pronouncements" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.

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ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.

INCOME STATEMENTS

INCOME STATEMENTS

INCOME STATEMENTS

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

2007

2006

2008

2007

(In Thousands)

(In Thousands)

OPERATING REVENUES

Electric

$270,525 

$373,234 

$294,850 

$270,525 

OPERATING EXPENSES

Operation and Maintenance:

Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and

gas purchased for resale

70,974 

179,157 

78,764 

70,974 

Purchased power

95,835 

124,426 

96,099 

95,835 

Other operation and maintenance

45,115 

40,965 

51,106 

45,115 

Taxes other than income taxes

15,015 

17,516 

14,812 

15,015 

Depreciation and amortization

20,269 

16,996 

20,415 

20,269 

Other regulatory charges (credits) - net

9,795 

(20,642)

Other regulatory charges - net

14,485 

9,795 

TOTAL

257,003 

358,418 

275,681 

257,003 

OPERATING INCOME

13,522 

14,816 

19,169 

13,522 

OTHER INCOME

Allowance for equity funds used during construction

Allowance for equity funds used during construction

1,676 

1,241 

Allowance for equity funds used during construction

776 

1,676 

Interest and dividend income

1,448 

229 

210 

1,448 

Miscellaneous - net

2,252 

(562)

(661)

2,252 

TOTAL

5,376 

908 

325 

5,376 

INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES

Interest on long-term debt

10,382 

11,115 

10,550 

10,382 

Other interest - net

1,235 

2,112 

1,136 

1,235 

Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction

Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction

(1,119)

(814)

Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction

(435)

(1,119)

TOTAL

10,498 

12,413 

11,251 

10,498 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

8,400 

3,311 

8,243 

8,400 

Income taxes

2,991 

14 

2,564 

2,991 

NET INCOME

5,409 

3,297 

5,679 

5,409 

Preferred dividend requirements and other

707 

707 

707 

707 

EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO

COMMON STOCK

$4,702 

$2,590 

$4,972 

$4,702 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006

(Unaudited)

2007

2006

(In Thousands)

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income

$5,409 

$3,297 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:

  Other regulatory charges (credits) - net

9,795 

(20,642)

  Depreciation and amortization

20,269 

16,996 

  Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued

(2,936)

62,760 

  Changes in working capital:

    Receivables

11,621 

14,211 

    Fuel inventory

(44)

(3,103)

    Accounts payable

(10,893)

(53,206)

    Taxes accrued

(23,943)

(33,121)

    Interest accrued

1,697 

1,323 

    Deferred fuel costs

(19,802)

123,076 

    Other working capital accounts

(15,662)

(38,085)

  Provision for estimated losses and reserves

292 

(23)

  Changes in other regulatory assets

18,322 

(14,621)

  Other

(12,158)

1,430 

Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities

(18,033)

60,292 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Construction expenditures

(29,362)

(48,653)

Payment for purchase of plant

(88,199)

Allowance for equity funds used during construction

1,676 

1,241 

Change in money pool receivable - net

9,574 

Change in other temporary investments - net

100,000 

Proceeds from sale of assets

2,616 

Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities

84,504 

(135,611)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt

99,240 

Retirement of long-term debt

(100,000)

Change in money pool payable - net

(18,334)

Dividends paid:

  Common stock

(2,000)

  Preferred stock

(707)

(707)

Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities

(102,707)

80,199 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(36,236)

4,880 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

73,417 

4,523 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$37,181 

$9,403 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

Cash paid during the period for:

  Interest - net of amount capitalized

$9,401 

$11,390 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.

BALANCE SHEETS

ASSETS

March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006

(Unaudited)

2007

2006

(In Thousands)

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents:

  Cash

$1,703 

$2,128 

  Temporary cash investment - at cost,

   which approximates market

35,478 

71,289 

     Total cash and cash equivalents

37,181 

73,417 

Accounts receivable:

  Customer

53,439 

61,216 

  Allowance for doubtful accounts

(642)

(616)

  Associated companies

36,367 

45,040 

  Other

7,966 

9,032 

  Accrued unbilled revenues

28,897 

32,550 

     Total accounts receivable

126,027 

147,222 

Accumulated deferred income taxes

432 

Fuel inventory - at average cost

7,689 

7,645 

Materials and supplies - at average cost

29,886 

28,607 

Other special deposits

100,000 

Prepayments and other

13,674 

7,398 

TOTAL

214,889 

364,289 

OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS

Investment in affiliates - at equity

5,531 

5,531 

Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation)

5,243 

6,061 

TOTAL

10,774 

11,592 

UTILITY PLANT

Electric

2,736,499 

2,692,971 

Property under capital lease

17 

Construction work in progress

65,331 

79,950 

TOTAL UTILITY PLANT

2,801,834 

2,772,938 

Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization

959,553 

945,548 

UTILITY PLANT - NET

1,842,281 

1,827,390 

DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS

Regulatory assets:

  SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net

28,579 

26,378 

  Other regulatory assets

160,980 

186,986 

Long-term receivables

2,288 

2,288 

Other

24,653 

21,968 

TOTAL

216,500 

237,620 

TOTAL ASSETS

$2,284,444 

$2,440,891 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

     
     
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ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.

BALANCE SHEETS

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006

(Unaudited)

2007

2006

(In Thousands)

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accounts payable:

  Associated companies

$58,171 

$59,696 

  Other

26,843 

38,097 

Customer deposits

53,296 

51,568 

Taxes accrued

21,744 

45,687 

Accumulated deferred income taxes

3,963 

Interest accrued

14,760 

13,063 

Deferred fuel costs

75,434 

95,236 

Obligations under capital leases

Other

7,787 

17,622 

TOTAL

258,039 

324,934 

 

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued

519,452 

516,558 

Accumulated deferred investment tax credits

10,722 

11,047 

Other regulatory liabilities

5,965 

Asset retirement cost liabilities

4,315 

4,254 

Accumulated provisions

10,328 

10,036 

Pension and other postretirement liabilities

64,368 

64,604 

Long-term debt

695,218 

795,187 

Other

45,317 

46,253 

TOTAL

1,355,685 

1,447,939 

Commitments and Contingencies

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Preferred stock without sinking fund

50,381 

50,381 

Common stock, no par value, authorized 15,000,000

 shares; issued and outstanding 8,666,357 shares in 2007 and 2006

199,326 

199,326 

Capital stock expense and other

(690)

(690)

Retained earnings

421,703 

419,001 

TOTAL

670,720 

668,018 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$2,284,444 

$2,440,891 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)
   
  2008 2007
  (In Thousands)
     
OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
Net income $5,679  $5,409 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow used in operating activities:    
  Other regulatory charges - net 14,485  9,795 
  Depreciation and amortization 20,415  20,269 
  Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued (13,210) (2,936)
  Changes in working capital:    
    Receivables 7,259  11,621 
    Fuel inventory 474  (44)
    Accounts payable (894) (10,893)
    Taxes accrued (9,851) (23,943)
    Interest accrued 1,741  1,697 
    Deferred fuel costs (29,538) (19,802)
    Other working capital accounts (28,170) (15,662)
  Provision for estimated losses and reserves 805  292��
  Changes in other regulatory assets 11,551  18,322 
  Other 10,131  (12,158)
Net cash flow used in operating activities (9,123) (18,033)
     
INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
Construction expenditures (28,474) (29,362)
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 776  1,676 
Change in money pool receivable - net 9,741  9,574 
Change in other temporary investments - net  100,000 
Proceeds from sale of assets  2,616 
Payment to storm reserve escrow account (342) 
Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities (18,299) 84,504 
     
FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Retirement of long-term debt  (100,000)
Dividends paid:    
  Common stock (8,700) (2,000)
  Preferred stock (707) (707)
Net cash flow used in financing activities (9,407) (102,707)
     
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (36,829) (36,236)
     
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 40,582  73,417 
     
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $3,753  $37,181 
     
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:    
Cash paid/(received) during the period for:    
  Interest - net of amount capitalized $9,419  $9,401 
  Income taxes ($1,025) $- 
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    

 

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ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
 
 2008 2007
 (In Thousands)
CURRENT ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents:    
  Cash $857  $117 
  Temporary cash investments - at cost,    
   which approximates market 2,896  40,465 
     Total cash and cash equivalents 3,753  40,582 
Accounts receivable:    
  Customer 64,123  62,052 
  Allowance for doubtful accounts (679) (615)
  Associated companies 11,100  23,534 
  Other 6,471  8,234 
  Accrued unbilled revenues 28,725  33,535 
     Total accounts receivable 109,740  126,740 
Accumulated deferred income taxes 11,399  7,686 
Fuel inventory - at average cost 9,892  10,366 
Materials and supplies - at average cost 30,567  30,167 
Gas hedge contracts 30,636  - - 
Prepayments and other 10,473  13,701 
TOTAL 206,460  229,242 
     
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS    
Investment in affiliates - at equity 5,531  5,531 
Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 5,105  5,140 
Storm reserve escrow account 31,089  30,748 
Note receivable - Entergy New Orleans 7,610  7,610 
TOTAL 49,335  49,029 
     
UTILITY PLANT    
Electric 2,866,634  2,829,065 
Property under capital lease 8,795  9,116 
Construction work in progress 61,337  72,753 
TOTAL UTILITY PLANT 2,936,766  2,910,934 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 1,013,928  995,902 
UTILITY PLANT - NET 1,922,838  1,915,032 
     
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
Regulatory assets:    
  SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 33,717  29,868 
  Other regulatory assets 126,819  141,717 
Long-term receivables 819  819 
Other 24,273  20,562 
TOTAL 185,628  192,966 
     
TOTAL ASSETS $2,364,261  $2,386,269 
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    
 
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ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
 
 2008 2007
 (In Thousands)
CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Accounts payable:    
  Associated companies $41,403  $46,424 
  Other 40,231  36,104 
Customer deposits 56,512  55,719 
Taxes accrued 26,187  36,038 
Interest accrued 16,935  15,194 
Deferred fuel costs 47,044  76,582 
Other 7,750  8,905 
TOTAL 236,062  274,966 
     
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued 526,533  535,469 
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 9,462  9,748 
Obligations under capital lease 7,466  7,806 
Other regulatory liabilities 30,822  - - 
Asset retirement cost liabilities 4,579  4,505 
Accumulated provisions 51,069  50,264 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities 57,010  56,946 
Long-term debt 695,282  695,266 
Other 42,648  44,243 
TOTAL 1,424,871  1,404,247 
     
Commitments and Contingencies    
     
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Preferred stock without sinking fund 50,381  50,381 
Common stock, no par value, authorized 15,000,000    
 shares; issued and outstanding 8,666,357 shares in 2008 and 2007 199,326  199,326 
Capital stock expense and other (690) (690)
Retained earnings 454,311  458,039 
TOTAL 703,328  707,056 
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $2,364,261  $2,386,269 
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    
     

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ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.

ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.

ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.

SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS

SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS

SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)
 

Increase/

   Increase/  

Description

2007

2006

(Decrease)

%

 2008 2007 (Decrease) %

(Dollars In Millions)

 (Dollars In Millions)  

Electric Operating Revenues:

        

Residential

$ 101

$ 146

($45)

(31)

 $ 111 $ 101 $10  10 

Commercial

90

130

(40)

(31)

 99 90 9  10 

Industrial

41

68

(27)

(40)

 42 41 1  2 

Governmental

9

13

(4)

(31)

 10 9 1  11 

Total retail

241

357

(116)

(32)

 262 241 21  9 

Sales for resale

         

Associated companies

16

8

100 

 20 16 4  25 

Non-associated companies

6

8

(2)

(25)

 6 6 -  - 

Other

7

-

 7 7 -  - - 

Total

$ 270

$ 373

($103)

(28)

 $ 295 $ 270 $25  9 
        

Billed Electric Energy

        

Sales (GWh):

        

Residential

1,251

1,185

66 

 1,289 1,251 38  3 

Commercial

1,070

1,040

30 

 1,097 1,070 27  3 

Industrial

653

701

(48)

(7)

 622 653 (31) (5)

Governmental

95

93

 95 95 -  - 

Total retail

3,069

3,019

50 

 3,103 3,069 34  1 

Sales for resale

        

Associated companies

146

71

75 

106 

 181 146 35  24 

Non-associated companies

84

68

16 

24 

 36 84 (48) (57)

Total

3,299

3,158

141 

 3,320 3,299 21  1 
        
        
        

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ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC. (Debtor-in-possession)

MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

 

Hurricane Katrina

See the Form 10-K for a discussion of the effects of Hurricane Katrina, which in August 2005 caused catastrophic damage to Entergy New Orleans' service territory, including the effect of extensive flooding that resulted from levee breaks in and around the New Orleans area, and Entergy New Orleans' effortsEntergy's initiatives to seek recovery ofrecover storm restoration and business continuity costs.

In March 2007, the City Council certified that Entergy New Orleans has incurred $205 million in storm-related costs through December 2006 that are eligible for CDBG funding under the state action plan, and certified Entergy New Orleans' estimated costs of $465 million for the gas system rebuild. In April 2007, Entergy New Orleans executed an agreement with the Louisiana Office of Community Development under which $200 million of CDBG funds will be made available to Entergy New Orleans. Entergy New Orleans submitted the agreement to the bankruptcy court, which approved it on April 25, 2007. Entergy New Orleans received $171.7 million of the funds on April 27, 2007, and the remainder will be paid to Entergy New Orleans as it incurs and submits additional eligible costs.

Entergy has reached an agreement with one of its excess insurers under which Entergy will receive $69.5 million in settlement of its Hurricane Katrina claim. Entergy expects that $53.7 million of this amount will be allocated to Entergy New Orleans. Entergy New Orleans submitted the agreement to the bankruptcy court, which approved the agreement on April 25, 2007. Entergy expects to receive the proceeds under the settlement agreement by the end of May 2007.

Bankruptcy Proceedings

See the Form 10-K for a discussion of the Entergy New Orleans bankruptcy proceeding. On May 7, 2007, the bankruptcy judge entered an order confirming Entergy New Orleans' plan of reorganization. With the receipt of CDBG funds, and the agreement on insurance recovery with one of its excess insurers, Entergy New Orleans waived the conditions precedent in its plan of reorganization, and the plan became effective on May 8, 2007. Following are significant terms in Entergy New Orleans' plan of reorganization:reorganization that became effective in May 2007.

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Entergy New Orleans currently estimates that the prepetition claims that will be allowed and paid (either in cash or by notes) in the bankruptcy case will approximate the prepetition liabilities currently recorded by Entergy New Orleans, including interest.

With confirmation of the plan of reorganization, Entergy expects to reconsolidate Entergy New Orleans in the second quarter 2007, retroactive to January 1, 2007. Because Entergy owns all of the common stock ofApril 2008 proceeds were allocated to Entergy New Orleans, reconsolidation will not affect the amount of net income that Entergy records from Entergy New Orleans' operations for any current or prior period, but will result in Entergy New Orleans' results being included in each individual income statement line item in 2007, rather than just its net income being presented as "Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated equity affiliates," as will remain the case for 2005 and 2006.Orleans.

Results of Operations

Net Income

Net income decreased $2.5increased $4.8 million in the first quarter 20072008 compared to the first quarter 20062007 primarily due to higher other operation and maintenance expenses and higher interest charges,net revenue partially offset by a higher net revenue.effective income tax rate.

Net Revenue

Net revenue consists of operating revenues net of: 1) fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale, 2) purchased power expenses, and 3) other regulatory charges. Following is an analysis of the changes in net revenue comparing the first quarter of 20072008 to the first quarter of 2006.2007.

  

Amount

  

(In Millions)

   

2006 net revenue

$40.3 

Fuel recovery

21.1 

Volume/weather

11.3 

Net wholesale revenue

(25.3)

Other

2.6 

2007 net revenue

 

$50.0 

Net gas revenue

4.6 

Volume/weather

3.4 

Price applied to unbilled electric sales

2.5 

Other

1.9 

2008 net revenue

$62.4 

The fuel recoverynet gas revenue variance is primarily due to the inclusion of Grand Gulf costs in fuel recoveries effective July 1, 2006. In June 2006, the City Council approved the recovery of Grand Gulf costs through the fuel adjustment clause, without a corresponding changean increase in base rates (a significant portionand increased usage. Refer to Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Grand Gulf costs was previously recovered throughthe base rates).rate increase.

The volume/weather variance is due to an increase in electricity usage primarily in the service territoryresidential sector in 20072008 compared to the same period in 2006. The first quarter of 2006 was affected by customer losses following Hurricane Katrina. Billed retail electricity usage2007, which increased a total of 22472 GWh, compared to the first quarter of 2006, an increase of 32%.31%, as customers have returned to service following the losses from Hurricane Katrina.

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The net wholesale revenueprice applied to unbilled electric sales variance is due to higher energy available for resale salesan increase in 2006 duethe fuel cost component of the price applied to unbilled sales. See Note 1 to the decreasefinancial statements in retail usage caused by customer losses following Hurricane Katrina. In addition, 2006 revenue includes the sales into the wholesale market of Entergy New Orleans' shareForm 10-K for further discussion of the output of Grand Gulf, pursuant to City Council approval of measures proposed by Entergy New Orleans to address the reduction in

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Entergy New Orleans' retail customer demand caused by Hurricane Katrina and to provide revenue supportaccounting for the costs of Entergy New Orleans' share of Grand Gulf.unbilled revenues.

Other Income Statement Variances

Other operation and maintenance expenses increased primarily due to storm restoration work capitalizedconsultant fees and the accrual of an Energy Efficiency Fund effective in 2006 as a resultthe first quarter 2008.

Reorganization items in 2007 consist primarily of Hurricane Katrina compared to normal operations and maintenance work in 2007.professional fees associated with the bankruptcy case.

Other income increased due to carrying costs of $2 million related to the Hurricane Katrina storm costs regulatory asset.

Interest and other charges increaseddecreased primarily due to interest accruals on first mortgage bonds. On September 23, 2006, when the one-year interest moratorium agreed to by the bondholders expired, Entergy New Orleans resumed interest accruals on its outstanding first mortgage bonds. In addition, Entergy New Orleans began accruing interest on affiliate accounts payable as a result of its plan of reorganization filed with the bankruptcy court in February 2007. The plan of reorganization is discussed in Note 18 to the financial statementsreduction in the Form 10-K and updatedallowance for equity funds used during construction related to a decrease in Note 9 to the financial statements herein.storm-related construction.

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate was 48.8% for the first quarter 2008 and 32.4% for the first quarter of 2007 and 37.5% for the first quarter of 2006.2007. The effective income tax rate for the first quarter 2008 was higher than the federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to book and tax differences related to utility plant items and state income taxes. The effective income tax rate for the first quarter 2007 was lower than the federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to book and tax differences related to the allowance of equity funds used during construction and the amortization of deferred income taxes and investment tax credits, partially offset by book and tax differences related to utility plant items and state income taxes.

Preferred Dividends

No preferred dividends were declared during the first quarter of 2006. Due to its bankruptcy, Entergy New Orleans did not pay the preferred stock dividends due October 1, 2005; January 1, 2006; or April 1, 2006. 

Because its plan of reorganization proposes to pay the accumulated, unpaid dividends on all three series of its preferred stock, Entergy New Orleans began accruing for those dividends in the fourth quarter 2006. The plan of reorganization is discussed in Note 9 to the financial statements.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Debtor-in-Possession Credit Facility

See the Form 10-K for a discussion of the Entergy New Orleans debtor-in-possession (DIP) credit facility between Entergy New Orleans as borrower and Entergy Corporation as lender. As of March 31, 2007, Entergy New Orleans had $42 million of outstanding borrowings under the DIP credit agreement. During April 2007, at the same time as it made a scheduled pension plan contribution, Entergy New Orleans borrowed under the DIP credit agreement, and on May 8, 2007 had $67 million of outstanding borrowings under the DIP credit agreement.

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Cash Flow

Cash flows for the first quarters of 20072008 and 20062007 were as follows:

 

2007

 

2006

 

2008

 

2007

 

(In Thousands)

 

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

$17,093 

 

$48,056 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

$92,010 

 

$17,093 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flow provided by (used in):

Cash flow provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

Cash flow provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

17,191 

 

30,729 

Operating activities

 

5,212 

 

17,191 

Investing activities

 

(3,795)

 

(43,240)

Investing activities

 

(71,413)

 

(3,795)

Financing activities

 

(10,000)

 

(10,000)

Financing activities

 

(482)

 

(10,000)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

3,396 

 

(22,511)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

(66,683)

 

3,396 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$20,489 

 

$25,545 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$25,327 

 

$20,489 

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $13.5$12.0 million for the first quarter of 20072008 compared to the first quarter of 20062007 primarily due to the timing of collections of receivables from customers and decreased recovery of deferred fuel costs, partially offset by an increase in interest paid of $6.9 million. Entergy New Orleans' operating cash flow for the first quarter of 2007 is also affected by increased operating activity in 2007 compared to the first quarter of 2006 following Hurricane Katrina.net income.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities decreased $39.4increased $67.6 million for the first quarter of 20072008 compared to the first quarter of 20062007 primarily due to capital expenditure activityan increase in 2006 related to Hurricane Katrina. Entergy New Orleans also receivedOrleans' receivable from the money pool and proceeds of $10 million received in 2007 related to the sale in the first quarter of 2007 of a power plant that had been out of service since 1984.

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Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities decreased $9.5 million for the first quarter 2008 compared to the first quarter 2007 primarily due to a partial repayment of Entergy New Orleans' borrowings under the debtor in possession credit facility in 2007.

Capital Structure

Entergy New Orleans' capitalization is shown in the following table. The increase in net debt to net capital ratio is primarily due to the decrease in cash and cash equivalents as a result of n increase in Entergy New Orleans' money pool receivable.

 

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

 

 

March 31,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net debt to net capital

 

58.7%

 

60.4%

 

 

57.6%

 

51.8%

Effect of subtracting cash from debt

1.9%

1.5%

2.1%

8.8%

Debt to capital

 

60.6%

 

61.9%

 

 

59.7%

 

60.6%

Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents. Debt consists of notes payable and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion. Capital consists of debt and shareholders' equity. Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents. Entergy New Orleans uses the net debt to net capital ratio in analyzing its financial condition and believes it provides useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating Entergy New Orleans' financial condition.

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Uses and Sources of Capital

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Liquidity and Capital Resources"in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Entergy New Orleans' uses and sources of capital. The following are updates to the Form 10-K.

Entergy New Orleans' payables toreceivables from or (payables to) the money pool were as follows:

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

 

March 31,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($37,166)

 

($37,166)

 

($37,166)

 

($37,166)

March 31,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$94,689

 

$47,705

 

($37,166)

 

($37,166)

See Note 4 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a description of the money pool. As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2007, Entergy New Orleans remains a participantissued notes in the money pool, but Entergy New Orleans has not made, and does not expect to make, any additional borrowings from the money pool while it is in bankruptcy proceedings. SeeBankruptcy Proceedings above for a discussionsatisfaction of the treatment in Entergy New Orleans' plan of reorganization of theits affiliate prepetition accounts payable, including its indebtedness to the Entergy System money pool.

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Significant Factors and Known Trends

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Significant Factors and Known Trends" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of state and local rate regulation, federal regulation, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and environmental risks, and litigation risks. FollowingThe following are updates to the Form 10-K.

State and Local Rate Regulation

Retail Rates

In January 2008, Entergy New Orleans voluntarily implemented a 6.15% base rate credit for electric customers, which Entergy New Orleans estimates will return $10.6 million to electric customers in 2008. Entergy New Orleans was able to implement this credit because the recovery of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina has been occurring faster than expected. In addition, Entergy New Orleans also set aside $2.5 million for an Energy Efficiency Fund.

Fuel Adjustment Clause Litigation

See the Form 10-K for a discussion of the complaint filed in April 1999 by a group of ratepayers against Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Corporation, Entergy Services, and Entergy Power in state court in Orleans Parish purportedly on behalf of all Entergy New Orleans ratepayers and a corresponding complaint filed with the City Council. In February 2004, the City Council approved a resolution that resulted in a refund to customers of $11.3 million, including interest, during the months of June through September 2004. In May 2005 the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans affirmed the City Council resolution, finding no support for the plaintiffs' claim that the refund amount should be higher. In June 2005, the plaintiffs appealed the Civil District Court decision to the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal. On February 25, 2008, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal issued a decision affirming in part, and reversing in part, the Civil District Court's decision.  Although the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal did not reverse any of the substantive findings and conclusions of the City Council or the Civil District Court, the Fourth Circuit found that the amount of the refund was arbitrary and capricious and increased the amount of the refund to $34.3 million.  Entergy New Orleans believes that the increase in the Form 10-K.refund ordered by the Fourth Circuit is not justified. Entergy New Orleans, the City Council, and the plaintiffs requested rehearing, and in April 2008, the Fourth Circuit granted the plaintiffs' request for rehearing. In addition to changing the basis for the court's decision in the manner requested by the plaintiffs, the court also granted the plaintiffs' request that it provide for interest on the refund amount. The court denied the motions for rehearing filed by the City Council and Entergy New Orleans. In May 2008, Entergy New Orleans and the City Council filed petitions for appeal to the Louisiana Supreme Court, which has been opp osed by the plaintiffs, and filed with the Louisiana Supreme Court applications for a writ of certiorari seeking, among other things, reversal of the Fourth Circuit decision.

Federal Regulation

See "System Agreement Proceedings", and "Independent Coordinator of Transmission", and "Available Flowgate Capacity Proceeding" in the "Significant Factors and Known Trends" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for updates to the discussion in the Form 10-K.

Critical Accounting Estimates

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Critical Accounting Estimates" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the estimates and judgments necessary in Entergy New Orleans' accounting for unbilled revenue and qualified pension and other postretirement benefits.

New Accounting Pronouncements

See "New Accounting Pronouncements" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.

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ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
(DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
INCOME STATEMENTSINCOME STATEMENTSINCOME STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
   
 2007 2006 2008 2007
 (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
        
OPERATING REVENUES        
Electric $121,619  $99,249  $140,228  $121,619 
Natural gas 47,023  37,012  51,127  47,023 
TOTAL 168,642  136,261  191,355  168,642 
        
OPERATING EXPENSES        
Operation and Maintenance:        
Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and        
gas purchased for resale 77,431  34,668  79,898  77,431 
Purchased power 40,159  60,237  48,011  40,159 
Other operation and maintenance 22,205  13,810  24,820  22,205 
Taxes other than income taxes 9,774  8,600  10,134  9,774 
Depreciation and amortization 8,123  7,464  8,094  8,123 
Reorganization items 2,343  1,678  - -  2,343 
Other regulatory charges - net 1,033  1,043  1,030  1,033 
TOTAL 161,068  127,500  171,987  161,068 
        
OPERATING INCOME 7,574  8,761  19,368  7,574 
        
OTHER INCOME        
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 1,191  1,079  78  1,191 
Interest and dividend income 2,733  803  2,354  2,733 
Miscellaneous - net (179) (152) (762) (179)
TOTAL 3,745  1,730  1,670  3,745 
        
INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES      
Interest on long-term debt 3,245  184  3,242  3,245 
Other interest - net 4,309  2,141  2,332  4,309 
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (898) (863) (50) (898)
TOTAL 6,656  1,462  5,524  6,656 
        
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 4,663  9,029  15,514  4,663 
         
Income taxes 1,513  3,386  7,567  1,513 
        
NET INCOME 3,150  5,643  7,947  3,150 
        
Preferred dividend requirements and other 241  - -  241  241 
        
EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO        
COMMON STOCK $2,909  $5,643  $7,706  $2,909 
        
See Notes to Financial Statements.        
        

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ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
(DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSSTATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSSTATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
    
 2007 2006 2008 2007
 (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net income $3,150  $5,643  $7,947  $3,150 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:        
Other regulatory charges - net 1,033  1,043  1,030  1,033 
Depreciation and amortization 8,123  7,464  8,094  8,123 
Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued 15,615  70,879  11,702  15,615 
Changes in working capital:        
Receivables (6,626) 14,565  (13,306) (6,626)
Fuel inventory 4,843  6,820  3,727  4,843 
Accounts payable 15,069  (6,995) 2,010  15,069 
Taxes accrued 7,123   -  (2,212) 7,123 
Interest accrued (1,377) 282  (2,165) (1,377)
Deferred fuel costs 2,207  4,581  (8,509) 2,207 
Other working capital accounts (5,790) (66,694) (5,734) (5,790)
Provision for estimated losses and reserves 421   -  867  421 
Changes in other regulatory assets (1,175) 7,308  3,128  (1,175)
Other (25,425) (14,167) (1,367) (25,425)
Net cash flow provided by operating activities 17,191  30,729  5,212  17,191 
        
INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Construction expenditures (17,836) (44,319) (22,760) (17,836)
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 1,191  1,079  78  1,191 
Insurance proceeds 2,804   -  - -  2,804 
Proceeds from the sale of assets 10,046   -  - -  10,046 
Change in money pool receivable - net (46,984) - - 
Changes in other investments - net (1,747) - - 
Net cash flow used in investing activities (3,795) (43,240) (71,413) (3,795)
        
FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Repayment of DIP credit facility (9,908) (10,000) - -  (9,908)
Dividends paid:        
Preferred stock (92)  -  (482) (92)
Net cash flow used in financing activities (10,000) (10,000) (482) (10,000)
        
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 3,396  (22,511) (66,683) 3,396 
        
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 17,093  48,056  92,010  17,093 
        
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $20,489  $25,545  $25,327  $20,489 
        
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:        
Cash paid during the period for:        
Interest - net of amount capitalized $8,745  $1,859  $7,552  $8,745 
Income taxes $716  $- 
        
See Notes to Financial Statements.        
        

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ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
(DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
 
 2007 2006
 (In Thousands)
     
CURRENT ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents    
  Cash $661  $3,886 
  Temporary cash investments - at cost    
   which approximates market 19,828  13,207 
     Total cash and cash equivalents 20,489  17,093 
Accounts receivable:    
  Customer 60,758  58,999 
  Allowance for doubtful accounts (10,389) (10,563)
  Associated companies 23,607  17,797 
  Other 9,589  8,428 
  Accrued unbilled revenues 21,480  23,758 
     Total accounts receivable 105,045  98,419 
Deferred fuel costs 16,789  18,996 
Fuel inventory - at average cost 198  5,041 
Materials and supplies - at average cost 7,612  7,825 
Prepayments and other 10,904  5,641 
TOTAL 161,037  153,015 
     
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS    
Investment in affiliates - at equity 3,259  3,259 
Non-utility property at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 1,016  1,107 
TOTAL 4,275  4,366 
     
UTILITY PLANT    
Electric 700,959  698,081 
Natural gas 190,483  186,932 
Construction work in progress 12,858  21,824 
TOTAL UTILITY PLANT 904,300  906,837 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 455,464  446,673 
UTILITY PLANT - NET 448,836  460,164 
     
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
Regulatory assets:    
  Other regulatory assets 300,824  295,440 
Long term receivables 936  936 
Other 9,464  7,230 
TOTAL 311,224  303,606 
     
TOTAL ASSETS $925,372  $921,151 
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    
 
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ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
(DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
 
 2007 2006
 (In Thousands)
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES    
DIP credit facility $42,026 $51,934
Accounts payable:    
  Associated companies 97,771 94,686
  Other 76,245 76,831
Customer deposits 16,139 14,808
Taxes accrued 9,209 2,086
Accumulated deferred income taxes 2,005 2,924
Interest accrued 16,627 18,004
Other 4,232 6,154
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 264,254 267,427
     
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued 95,003 98,884
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 3,067 3,157
SFAS 109 regulatory liability - net 71,740 71,870
Other regulatory liabilities 9,522 - -
Retirement cost liability 2,635 2,591
Accumulated provisions 8,806 8,385
Pension and other postretirement liabilities 59,125 60,033
Long-term debt 229,879 229,875
Other 4,664 5,161
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 484,441 479,956
     
     
Commitments and Contingencies    
     
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Preferred stock without sinking fund 19,780 19,780
Common stock, $4 par value, authorized 10,000,000    
 shares; issued and outstanding 8,435,900 shares in 2007    
 and 2006 33,744 33,744
Paid-in capital 36,294 36,294
Retained earnings 86,859 83,950
TOTAL 176,677 173,768
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $925,372 $921,151
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    

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ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
(DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
(Unaudited)
 
      Increase/  
Description 2007 2006 (Decrease) %
  (Dollars In Millions)  
Electric Operating Revenues:        
  Residential $25 $17  $8  47 
  Commercial 38 35   
  Industrial 10   25 
  Governmental 15 10   50 
     Total retail 88 70  18  26 
  Sales for resale         
    Associated companies 34  27  386 
    Non-associated companies - 27  (27) (100)
  Other - (5)  100 
     Total $122 $99  $23  23 
         
Billed Electric Energy        
 Sales (GWh):        
  Residential 234 138  96  70 
  Commercial 395 360  35  10 
  Industrial 137 102  35  34 
  Governmental 164 106  58  55 
     Total retail 930 706  224  32 
  Sales for resale         
    Associated companies 350 120  230  192 
    Non-associated companies 2 407  (405) (100)
     Total 1,282 1,233  49  
         
         
ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
 
     
 2008 2007
 (In Thousands)
     
CURRENT ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents    
  Cash $969  $119 
  Temporary cash investments - at cost    
   which approximates market 24,358  91,891 
     Total cash and cash equivalents 25,327  92,010 
Accounts receivable:    
  Customer 52,027  45,478 
  Allowance for doubtful accounts (1,023) (4,639)
  Associated companies 114,820  58,952 
  Other 5,385  9,928 
  Accrued unbilled revenues 23,642  24,842 
     Total accounts receivable 194,851  134,561 
Deferred fuel costs 25,790  17,281 
Fuel inventory - at average cost 773  4,500 
Materials and supplies - at average cost 9,093  9,007 
Prepayments and other 7,487  2,539 
TOTAL 263,321  259,898 
     
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS    
Investment in affiliates - at equity 3,259  3,259 
Non-utility property at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 1,016  1,016 
Other property and investments 7,019  5,272 
TOTAL 11,294  9,547 
     
UTILITY PLANT    
Electric 755,888  745,426 
Natural gas 205,139  201,870 
Construction work in progress 7,524  14,144 
TOTAL UTILITY PLANT 968,551  961,440 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 515,616  507,537 
UTILITY PLANT - NET 452,935  453,903 
     
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
Regulatory assets:    
  Other regulatory assets 146,437  143,726 
Long term receivables 126  126 
Other 9,687  8,995 
TOTAL 156,250  152,847 
     
TOTAL ASSETS $883,800  $876,195 
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    
 
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ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
 
     
 2008 2007
 (In Thousands)
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Currently maturing long-term debt $30,000  $30,000 
Accounts payable:    
  Associated companies 19,142  27,138 
  Other 33,372  23,366 
Customer deposits 18,519  17,803 
Taxes accrued 2,769  4,981 
Accumulated deferred income taxes 6,088  1,754 
Interest accrued 3,052  5,217 
Other 8,287  9,944 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 121,229  120,203 
     
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued 118,426  114,729 
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 2,723  2,809 
SFAS 109 regulatory liability - net 75,657  73,613 
Other regulatory liabilities 9,522  9,522 
Retirement cost liability 2,819  2,772 
Accumulated provisions 15,196  14,329 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities 14,521  15,484 
Long-term debt 273,704  273,912 
Gas system rebuild insurance proceeds 30,708  36,958 
Other 14,365  14,640 
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 557,641  558,768 
     
     
Commitments and Contingencies    
     
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Preferred stock without sinking fund 19,780  19,780 
Common stock, $4 par value, authorized 10,000,000    
 shares; issued and outstanding 8,435,900 shares in 2008    
 and 2007 33,744  33,744 
Paid-in capital 36,294  36,294 
Retained earnings 115,112  107,406 
TOTAL 204,930  197,224 
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $883,800  $876,195 
     
See Notes to Financial Statements.    
     

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ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)
 
         
      Increase/  
Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
  (Dollars In Millions)  
Electric Operating Revenues:        
  Residential $33 $25 $8  32 
  Commercial 40 38  
  Industrial 10 10  - - 
  Governmental 16 15  
     Total retail 99 88 11  13 
  Sales for resale        
    Associated companies 36 34  
    Other 5 -  - - 
     Total $140 $122 $18  15 
         
Billed Electric Energy        
 Sales (GWh):        
  Residential 306 234 72  31 
  Commercial 408 395 13  
  Industrial 131 137 (6) (4)
  Governmental 178 164 14  
     Total retail 1,023 930 93  10 
  Sales for resale        
    Associated companies 326 350 (24) (7)
    Non-associated companies 3 2  50 
     Total 1,352 1,282 70  
         
         

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SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.

MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Results of Operations

System Energy's principal asset consists of a 90% ownership and leasehold interest in Grand Gulf. The capacity and energy from its 90% interest is sold under the Unit Power Sales Agreement to its only four customers, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy New Orleans. System Energy's operating revenues are derived from the allocation of the capacity, energy, and related costs associated with its 90% interest in Grand Gulf pursuant to the Unit Power Sales Agreement. Payments under the Unit Power Sales Agreement are System Energy's only source of operating revenues.

Net income decreased by $3.5$5.7 million for the first quarter of 20072008 compared to the first quarter of 2006.2007. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in rate base in the first quarter of 20072008 compared to the same period in 20062007 resulting in lower operating income. Lower interest income earned on money pool investments also contributed to the decrease in net income.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flow

Cash flows for the first quarters of 20072008 and 20062007 were as follows:

 

2007

 

2006

 

2008

 

2007

 

(In Thousands)

 

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

$135,012 

 

$75,704 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

$105,005 

 

$135,012 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flow provided by (used in):

Cash flow provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

Cash flow provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

59,420 

 

59,065 

Operating activities

 

52,852 

 

59,420 

Investing activities

 

(31,754)

 

107,623 

Investing activities

 

(77,502)

 

(31,754)

Financing activities

 

(45,835)

 

(57,089)

Financing activities

 

(49,301)

 

(45,835)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

(18,169)

 

109,599 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(73,951)

 

(18,169)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$116,843 

 

$185,303 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$31,054  

 

$116,843 

Investing Activities

Investing activities used $31.8 million in cash flow for the first quarterThe increase of 2007 compared to providing $107.6 million for the first quarter of 2006 primarily due to money pool activity.

Financing Activities

The decrease of $11.3$45.7 million in net cash used in financingby investing activities forin the first quarter of 20072008 compared to the first quarter of 2006 was2007 is primarily due to a decrease of $11.6 millionan increase in common stock dividends.

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System Energy's receivable from the money pool.

Capital Structure

System Energy's capitalization is balanced between equity and debt, as shown in the following table.

 

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

 

March 31,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net debt to net capital

 

47.7%

 

46.4%

 

48.7%

 

47.4%

Effect of subtracting cash from debt

 

3.5%

 

4.2%

 

0.9%

 

3.2%

Debt to capital

 

51.2%

 

50.6%

 

49.6%

 

50.6%

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Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents. Debt consists of notes payable, capital lease obligations, and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion. Capital consists of debt and common shareholder's equity. Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents. System Energy uses the net debt to net capital ratio in analyzing its financial condition and believes it provides useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating System Energy's financial condition.

Uses and Sources of Capital

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Liquidity and Capital Resources"in the Form 10-K for a discussion of System Energy's uses and sources of capital. The following is an update to the Form 10-K.

System Energy's receivables from the money pool were as follows:

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

 

March 31,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$99,031

 

$88,231

 

$155,495

 

$277,287

March 31,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$111,245

 

$53,620

 

$99,031

 

$88,231

See Note 4 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a description of the money pool.

Significant Factors and Known Trends

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Significant Factors and Known Trends" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, nuclear matters, litigation risks, and environmental risks. The following is an update to the Form 10-K.

System Energy Rate Proceeding

In March 2008, the LPSC filed a complaint at the FERC under Federal Power Act section 206 against System Energy and Entergy Services. The complaint requests that the FERC set System Energy's rate of return on common equity at no more than 9.75%. The LPSC's complaint further requests that System Energy base its decommissioning and depreciation expenses on a 60-year useful life for Grand Gulf as opposed to the 40-year life specified in the existing NRC operating license. The APSC, the City of New Orleans, the MPSC, and other parties have intervened in the proceeding. System Energy filed its answer to the complaint in April 2008, in which it denies the allegations of the LPSC and requests that the FERC dismiss the complaint without a hearing.

Critical Accounting Estimates

See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Critical Accounting Estimates" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the estimates and judgments necessary in System Energy's accounting for nuclear decommissioning costs and qualified pension and other postretirement benefits.

New Accounting Pronouncements

See "New Accounting Pronouncements" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.

9496

SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
INCOME STATEMENTSINCOME STATEMENTSINCOME STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
     
 2007 2006 2008 2007
 (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
      
OPERATING REVENUES        
Electric $126,157  $131,654  $114,372  $126,157 
        
OPERATING EXPENSES        
Operation and Maintenance:        
Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and        
gas purchased for resale 8,388  11,213  10,616  8,388 
Nuclear refueling outage expenses 4,535  3,573  4,204  4,535 
Other operation and maintenance 24,237  23,252  24,989  24,237 
Decommissioning 6,255  5,819  6,724  6,255 
Taxes other than income taxes 8,411  6,189  (2,072) 8,411 
Depreciation and amortization 25,962  25,677  26,555  25,962 
Other regulatory credits - net (1,960) (1,980) (1,986) (1,960)
TOTAL 75,828  73,743  69,030  75,828 
        
OPERATING INCOME 50,329  57,911  45,342  50,329 
        
OTHER INCOME        
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 416  683  1,129  416 
Interest and dividend income 5,815  5,629  2,547  5,815 
Miscellaneous - net (79) (107) (167) (79)
TOTAL 6,152  6,205  3,509  6,152 
        
INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES      
Interest on long-term debt 12,353  12,533  11,962  12,353 
Other interest - net 16  28  43  16 
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (135) (215) (378) (135)
TOTAL 12,234  12,346  11,627  12,234 
        
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 44,247  51,770  37,224  44,247 
        
Income taxes 16,950  21,022  15,623  16,950 
        
NET INCOME $27,297  $30,748  $21,601  $27,297 
        
See Notes to Financial Statements.        
    

 

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SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSSTATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSSTATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
    
 2007 2006 2008 2007
 (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
 ��      
OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net income $27,297  $30,748  $21,601  $27,297 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:        
Other regulatory credits - net (1,960) (1,980) (1,986) (1,960)
Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 32,217  31,496  33,279  32,217 
Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits and non-current taxes accrued 57,248  25,174 
Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued 24,917  57,248 
Changes in working capital:        
Receivables 969  8,979  29,425  969 
Accounts payable 17,411  1,039  (10,550) 17,411 
Taxes accrued (47,988) (18,964) - -  (47,988)
Interest accrued (31,678) (30,412) (32,863) (31,678)
Other working capital accounts (17,321) (2,097) (34,307) (17,321)
Changes in other regulatory assets 721  (4,392) (536) 721 
Other 22,504  19,474  23,872  22,504 
Net cash flow provided by operating activities 59,420  59,065  52,852  59,420 
        
INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Construction expenditures (14,275) (8,122) (13,376) (14,275)
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 416  683  1,129  416 
Nuclear fuel purchases (56,279) (370) - -  (56,279)
Proceeds from sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel 56,370  370  - -  56,370 
Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales 27,337  27,489  35,097  27,337 
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds (34,523) (34,219) (42,727) (34,523)
Change in money pool receivable - net (10,800) 121,792  (57,625) (10,800)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities (31,754) 107,623 
Net cash flow used in investing activities (77,502) (31,754)
        
FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Retirement of long-term debt (23,335) (22,989) (26,701) (23,335)
Dividends paid:        
Common stock (22,500) (34,100) (22,600) (22,500)
Net cash flow used in financing activities (45,835) (57,089) (49,301) (45,835)
        
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (18,169) 109,599 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (73,951) (18,169)
        
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 135,012  75,704  105,005  135,012 
        
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $116,843  $185,303  $31,054  $116,843 
        
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:        
Cash paid during the period for:        
Interest - net of amount capitalized $42,592  $41,520  $43,584  $42,592 
Income taxes $36  $- 
        
See Notes to Financial Statements.        
        

 

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SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
BALANCE SHEETSBALANCE SHEETSBALANCE SHEETS
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
     
 2007 2006  2008 2007
(In Thousands) (In Thousands)
         
CURRENT ASSETS         
Cash and cash equivalents:         
Cash $143 $56  $582 $406
Temporary cash investments - at cost,         
which approximates market 116,700 134,956  30,472 104,599
Total cash and cash equivalents 116,843 135,012  31,054 105,005
Accounts receivable:         
Associated companies 142,349 142,121  142,088 112,598
Other 12,904 3,301  2,631 3,921
Total accounts receivable 155,253 145,422  144,719 116,519
Materials and supplies - at average cost 60,846 61,097  71,555 68,613
Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs 13,166 5,060  10,170 13,640
Prepayments and other 10,946 1,480  44,060 9,225
TOTAL 357,054 348,071  301,558 313,002
         
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS        
Decommissioning trust funds 289,801 281,430  306,906 315,654
Note receivable - Entergy New Orleans  25,560 25,560
TOTAL  332,466 341,214
         
UTILITY PLANT        
Electric 3,245,500 3,248,582  3,282,575 3,273,390
Property under capital lease 471,933 471,933  475,157 475,157
Construction work in progress 49,481 38,088  92,462 88,296
Nuclear fuel under capital lease 104,645 55,280  73,832 81,616
Nuclear fuel 10,222 10,222  6,785 7,656
TOTAL UTILITY PLANT 3,881,781 3,824,105  3,930,811 3,926,115
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 2,021,979 2,000,320  2,129,214 2,101,484
UTILITY PLANT - NET 1,859,802 1,823,785  1,801,597 1,824,631
         
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS        
Regulatory assets:         
SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 88,288 92,600  91,071 93,083
Other regulatory assets 295,030 293,292  275,884 274,202
Other 13,396 14,062  12,291 12,628
TOTAL 396,714 399,954  379,246 379,913
         
TOTAL ASSETS $2,903,371 $2,853,240  $2,814,867 $2,858,760
         
See Notes to Financial Statements.         
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SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
BALANCE SHEETSBALANCE SHEETSBALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
   
 2007 2006  2008 2007
(In Thousands) (In Thousands)
CURRENT LIABILITIES        
Currently maturing long-term debt $96,701 $93,335  $28,440 $26,701
Accounts payable:         
Associated companies 4,966 1,634  3,292 8,902
Other 40,715 26,636  24,242 29,182
Taxes accrued - 47,988
Accumulated deferred income taxes 4,945 1,828  3,171 4,494
Interest accrued 14,457 46,135  14,540 47,403
Obligations under capital leases 33,142 33,142  30,058 30,058
TOTAL 194,926 250,698  103,743 146,740
         
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES        
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued 353,318 304,691  335,773 314,991
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 67,791 68,660  64,315 65,184
Obligations under capital leases 71,503 22,138  43,819 51,558
Other regulatory liabilities 266,158 242,029  253,026 243,450
Decommissioning 349,101 342,846  375,284 368,559
Accumulated provisions  2,422 2,422  2,469 2,469
Pension and other postretirement liabilities  32,735 32,060  30,226 30,031
Long-term debt 703,234 729,914  744,844 773,266
Other - 396  - 145
TOTAL 1,846,262 1,745,156  1,849,756 1,849,653
         
Commitments and Contingencies         
         
SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY        
Common stock, no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares;          
issued and outstanding 789,350 shares in 2007 and 2006 789,350 789,350
issued and outstanding 789,350 shares in 2008 and 2007  789,350 789,350
Retained earnings 72,833 68,036  72,018 73,017
TOTAL 862,183 857,386  861,368 862,367
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY $2,903,371 $2,853,240  $2,814,867 $2,858,760
         
See Notes to Financial Statements.         
    

99101

ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

See "PART I, Item 1,Litigation" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of legal, administrative, and other regulatory proceedings affecting Entergy.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors discussed in "PART I, Item 1A,Risk Factors" in the Form 10-K.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (1)

Period

 

Total Number of
Shares Purchased

 

Average Price Paid
per Share

 

Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of a
Publicly
Announced Plan

 

Maximum $
Amount
of Shares that May
Yet be Purchased
Under a Plan (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/01/2007-1/31/2007

 

55,000

 

$92.07

 

55,000

 

$1,500,000,000

2/01/2007-2/28/2007

 

4,907,042

 

$98.39

 

4,907,042

 

$1,027,316,661

3/01/2007-3/31/2007

 

710,000

 

$98.92

 

710,000

 

$999,999,949

Total

 

5,672,042

 

$98.39

 

5,672,042

 

 

Period

 

Total Number of
Shares Purchased

 

Average Price Paid
per Share

 

Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of a
Publicly
Announced Plan

 

Maximum $
Amount
of Shares that May
Yet be Purchased
Under a Plan (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/01/2008-1/31/2008

 

151,100

 

$118.95

 

151,100

 

$1,002,605,862

2/01/2008-2/29/2008

 

785,000

 

$106.68

 

785,000

 

$921,455,080

3/01/2008-3/31/2008

 

532,100

 

$106.11

 

532,100

 

$867,033,426

Total

 

1,468,200

 

$107.74

 

1,468,200

 

 

(1)

In accordance with Entergy's stock-based compensation plans, Entergy periodically grants stock options to key employees, which may be exercised to obtain shares of Entergy's common stock. According to the plans, these shares can be newly issued shares, treasury stock, or shares purchased on the open market. Entergy's management has been authorized by the Board to repurchase on the open market shares up to an amount sufficient to fund the exercise of grants under the plans. In addition to this authority, on January 29, 2007, the Board approved a repurchase program under which Entergy is authorized to repurchase up to $1.5 billion of its common stock. The program does not have an expiration date, but Entergy expects to complete it overin 2008. In January 2008, the next two years.Board authorized an incremental $500 million share repurchase program to enable Entergy to consider opportunistic purchases in response to equity market conditions. See Note 12 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for additional discussion of the stock-based compensation plans.

(2)

Maximum amount of shares that may yet be repurchased relates only to the $1.5 billion planand $500 million plans and does not include an estimate of the amount of shares that may be purchased to fund the exercise of grants under the stock-based compensation plans.

The amount of share repurchases may vary as a result of material changes in business results or capital spending or new investment opportunities.

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Item 5. Other Information

Other Generation ResourcesAffiliate Purchased Power Agreements

On April 5, 2007See the FERC issued an Opinion and Order on Rehearing and Clarification (Opinion) in the proceeding involving Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans' three long-term contracts to procure power from affiliates that are discussed in Part 1,I, Item 1 of the Form 10-K.  In its Opinion,10-K for a discussion of the FERC rejectsproceeding involving the Utility operating companies and the LPSC's request to allow Entergy New Orleans and Entergy Louisiana to purchase the Independence plant capacity and energy for a term extending for the life-of-the-unit, as originally proposed, as opposed to the ten-year term ordered by the FERC in its initial opinion.  The Opinion also clarifies that while the Utility operating companies' use of bid information obtained from the 2002 request for proposal to develop the Entergy Arkansas base load purchasepurchased power agreements was improper, the record does not establish that the communications constituted a violation of the Utility operating companies' code of conduct.  The Opinio n further

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clarified that the retained share of Grand Gulf that is purchasedentered by Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans to procure electric power from Entergy Arkansas should be priced at cost, and not ataffiliates, the below-cost price of $46/MWh specifiedFERC's decision in the original opinion.  Additionally, the Opinion rejects: (1)proceeding, and the LPSC's argumentappeal of that one-monthdecision. On April 10, 2008, the LPSC filed its initial brief with the D.C. Circuit. In its initial brief, the LPSC argues the FERC erred: (1) in concluding that Entergy Arkansas' short term sale of capacity sales by Entergy Arkansasand energy to third parties triggereddid not trigger the obligation to offer a right-of-firstright of first refusal on behalf ofwith respect to this capacity to the other Utility operating companies relatedpursuant to Entergy Arkansas' base load capacity;the provisions of the System Agreement; and (2) the LPSC's argumentby approving an allocation of baseload generating resources that unduly preferred Entergy New Orleans and unduly discriminated against Entergy Gulf States was entitled to a portionLouisiana. The joint brief of the River Bend purchased power agreement (rather than just Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans)Utility operating companies, the APSC, the MPSC, and the LPSC's jurisdictional arguments related thereto.City Council is due June 24, 2008 .

Environmental RegulationFranchises and ProceedingsCertificates

Clean Air Act and Subsequent Amendments

New Source Review (NSR)

In April 2007 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the applicability of Clean Air Act NSR requirements are not limited only to modifications that create an increase in hourly emission rates, but also can apply to modifications that create an increase in annual emission rates (Environmental Defense v. Duke Energy). This holding reversed a Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decision limiting the applicability of NSR. This Supreme Court decision may result in a renewed effort by the EPA to bring enforcement actions against electric generating units for major non-permitted facility modifications. As discussed in the Form 10-K, on December 28, 2007, the Texas Industrial Energy Consumers (TIEC) filed a petition asking the PUCT to declare that Entergy has an established process for identifying modifications requiring additional Clean Air Act permittingGulf States, Inc. was required to obtain prior PUCT approval in connection with Entergy Texas' acquisition of its certificate of convenience and hasnecessity as part of the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Texas and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana.  The TIEC further requested that the PUCT declare Entergy Texas' acquisition of the certificate of convenience and necessity null and void if it occurred without prior PUCT approval.  Entergy Texas filed responses challenging the TIEC's petition and requesting dismissal of the petition. The PUCT staff in a pleading in the proceeding stated its view that no approval by the PUCT of the jurisdictional separation was necessary. The administrative law judge declined to dismiss TIEC's petition, and the PUCT did not beenvote to hear Entergy Texas' appeal of the subject of EPA or state enforcement action regarding NSR.

administrative law judge's order.

Future Legislative

To resolve expeditiously any outstanding related issues, on March 31, 2008, Entergy Texas filed a request with the PUCT for approval of the allocation to Entergy Texas of the certificate of convenience and Regulatory Developmentsnecessity to the extent the PUCT finds such an approval is necessary. The PUCT staff recommended, and the administrative law judge ordered, that this proceeding be abated pending a decision on the TIEC petition. Entergy Texas has appealed the abatement order to the PUCT. On May 1, 2008, the administrative law judge issued an order unabating the proceeding initiated by Entergy Texas in order to facilitate expedient processing of the proceeding. The administrative law judge has requested comments on whether the proceeding initiated by TIEC should be consolidated with Entergy Texas' request for approval of the allocation of the certificate of convenience and necessity.

Entergy Texas continues to believe that no regulatory approval by the PUCT of the jurisdictional separation was necessary and that the ultimate resolution of this matter will not affect the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc.

Environmental Regulation

Ozone Non-attainment

Entergy Texas and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana each operate fossil-fueled generating units in geographic areas that are not in attainment of the currently-enforced national ambient air quality standards for ozone. Texas non-attainment areas that affect Entergy are the Houston-Galveston and the Beaumont-Port Arthur areas. In Louisiana, Entergy is affected by the non-attainment status of the Baton Rouge area. Areas in non-attainment are classified as "marginal", "moderate," "serious," or "severe." When an area fails to meet the ambient air standard, the EPA requires state regulatory authorities to prepare state implementation plans meant to cause progress toward bringing the area into attainment with applicable standards.

In April 2004, the EPA issued a final rule, effective June 2005, revoking the 1-hour ozone standard, including designations and classifications. In a separate action over the same period, the EPA enacted 8-hour ozone non-attainment classifications and stated that areas designated as

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non-attainment under a new 8-hour ozone standard shall have one year to adjust to the new requirements with submittal of a new attainment plan. For Louisiana, the Baton Rouge area is currently classified as a ''marginal" (rather than "severe") non-attainment area under the new standard with an attainment date of June 15, 2007. On March 21, 2008 the EPA published a notice that the Baton Rouge area had failed to meet the standard by the attainment date and was proceeding with a "bump-up" of the area to the next higher non-attainment level. The Baton Rouge area is now classified as "moderate" non-attainment under the new standard with an attainment date of June 15, 2010.

For Texas, the Beaumont-Port Arthur area is currently classified as a "marginal" (rather than "serious") non-attainment area under the new standard with an attainment date of June 15, 2007. On March 18, 2008 the EPA published a notice that the Beaumont-Port Arthur area had failed to meet the standard by the attainment date and was proceeding with a "bump-up" of the area to the next higher non-attainment level. The Houston-Galveston area is now classified as "moderate" non-attainment under the new standard with an attainment date of June 15, 2010. On June 15, 2007, the U.S. Supreme Court held thatTexas governor petitioned the EPA to reclassify the Houston-Galveston area from "moderate" to "severe" with an attainment date of June 15, 2019. EPA consideration of the petition is authorizedstill pending.

In December 2006, the EPA's revocation of the 1-hour ozone standard was rejected by the current provisionscourts. As a result, numerous requirements can return for areas that fail to meet 1-hour ozone levels by dates set by the law. These requirements include the potential to increase fees significantly for plants operating in these areas. In addition, it is possible that new emission controls may be required. Specific costs of compliance cannot be estimated at this time, but Entergy is monitoring development of the Clean Air Act to regulate emissions of CO2respective state implementation plans and other "greenhouse gases"will develop specific compliance strategies as "pollutants" (Massachusetts v. EPA) and thatthe plans move through the adoption process.

On March 12, 2008 the EPA reduced the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone, which will in turn place additional counties and parishes in which Entergy operates in nonattainment status. States will develop State Implementation Plans that outline control requirements to enable these counties and parishes to reach attainment status. Entergy facilities in these areas will be subject to installation of NOx controls, but the degree of control will not be known until the State Implementation Plans are developed. Entergy will monitor and be involved in the State Implementation Plans development process in states where Entergy has facilities.

316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures

In March 2008, the NYDEC issued a draft water quality certification and a draft discharge permit for FitzPatrick, opening a 30-day public comment period on these documents. The certification, or a waiver or exemption of the same, is required by section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act as a supporting document to the NRC's license renewal decision. The discharge permit action is not related to the license renewal decision. The NYDEC received comments on the draft documents from Entergy and from the public, and New York law requires that a hearing now be held on these public comments prior to the issuance of a final discharge permit or water quality certification. In response, the NYDEC issued a draft denial without prejudice of the certification because the NYDEC asks for more information before making a final decision. The NYDEC is required to regulate these emissions from motor vehicles if the emissions are anticipated to endanger public health or welfare. The Supreme Court directed the EPA to make further findings in this regard. The decision is expected to affect a similar case pendingbegin hearings on both draft documents in the U.S. Court of Appealsnear term. FitzPatrick, having filed a timely and complete application for the D.C. Circuit (Coke Oven Environmental Task Force v. EPA) considering the same questionpermit renewal, continues to operate under a similar Clean Air Act provision in the context of CO2 emissions from electric generating units. Although Entergy cannot predict how the D.C. Circuit or the EPA will react to the Supreme Court decision, one outcome could be a decision to regulate, under the Clean Air Act, emissions of CO2 and other "greenhouse gases" from motor vehicles or from power plants. Entergy is participating as a friend of the court in both of these cases in support of reasonable market-based regulation of CO2 as a pollutant under the Clean Air Act.

Bankruptcy of Entergy New Orleans - Order Confirming Plan of Reorganizationits former discharge permit.

On May 7, 2007, Judge Jerry Brown of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana entered an order confirming Entergy New Orleans' plan of reorganization under the provisions of Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (Case No. 05-17697). For a summary of the material features of the plan of reorganization, see "Bankruptcy Proceedings" in Entergy New Orleans' Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis in this report on Form 10-Q. No shares or other units of Entergy Corporation or Entergy New Orleans are reserved for future issuance in respect of claims and interests filed and allowed under the plan. Information regarding the assets and liabilities of Entergy New Orleans can be found in its financial statements and the notes thereto contained in the report on Form 10-Q. A copy of the plan of reorganization as confirmed is included as Exhibit 2(a) to this report on Form 10-Q.

101104

Entergy Corporation Revolving Credit Facilities

As more fully-described in its report on Form 8-K filed on June 1, 2005 and in Note 4 to the financial statements in this report, Entergy Corporation has two revolving credit facilities available to it. Entergy Corporation from time to time has borrowed under the facilities and has also from time to time issued letters of credit against the borrowing capacity of the facilities. Following is a summary of the borrowings outstanding and capacity available under these facilities as of May 8, 2007:


Facility

 


Capacity

 


Borrowings

 

Letters
of Credit

 

Capacity
Available

  

(In Millions)

         

5-Year Facility

 

$2,000 

 

$895 

 

$79 

 

$1,026

3-Year Facility

 

$1,500 

 

$1,030 

 

$-  

 

$470

Amendment to Entergy New Orleans Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws

Effective May 8, 2007, pursuant to the terms of its plan of reorganization, Entergy New Orleans amended its articles of incorporation and its by-laws. The amendments:

The Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Entergy New Orleans, Inc. are included as Exhibit 3(a) and the Amended By-Laws of Entergy New Orleans, Inc. are included as Exhibit 3(b) to this report on Form 10-Q.

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Earnings Ratios (Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, and System Energy)

The Registrant Subsidiaries have calculated ratios of earnings to fixed charges and ratios of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred dividends/distributions pursuant to Item 503 of Regulation S-K of the SEC as follows:

Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges

Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges

Twelve Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

 

March 31,

December 31,

 

March 31,

2002

 

2003

 

2004

 

2005

 

2006

 

2007

2003

 

2004

 

2005

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

                      

Entergy Arkansas

2.79

 

3.17

 

3.37

 

3.75

 

3.37

 

3.30

3.17

 

3.37

 

3.75

 

3.37

 

3.19

 

3.14

Entergy Gulf States

2.49

 

1.51

 

3.04

 

3.34

 

3.01

 

2.85

Entergy Gulf States Louisiana

1.51

 

3.04

 

3.34

 

3.01

 

2.84

 

2.96

Entergy Louisiana

3.14

 

3.93

 

3.60

 

3.50

 

3.23

 

3.26

3.93

 

3.60

 

3.50

 

3.23

 

3.44

 

3.53

Entergy Mississippi

2.48

 

3.06

 

3.41

 

3.16

 

2.54

 

2.68

3.06

 

3.41

 

3.16

 

2.54

 

3.22

 

3.22

Entergy New Orleans

(a)

 

1.73

 

3.60

 

1.22

 

1.52

 

1.24

1.73

 

3.60

 

1.22

 

1.52

 

2.74

 

3.46

System Energy

3.25

 

3.66

 

3.95

 

3.85

 

4.05

 

3.94

3.66

 

3.95

 

3.85

 

4.05

 

3.95

 

3.84

Ratios of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges
and Preferred Dividends/Distributions

Ratios of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges
and Preferred Dividends/Distributions

Twelve Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

 

March 31,

December 31,

 

March 31,

2002

 

2003

 

2004

 

2005

 

2006

 

2007

2003

 

2004

 

2005

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

                      

Entergy Arkansas

2.53

 

2.79

 

2.98

 

3.34

 

3.06

 

3.01

2.79

 

2.98

 

3.34

 

3.06

 

2.88

 

2.83

Entergy Gulf States

2.40

 

1.45

 

2.90

 

3.18

 

2.90

 

2.74

Entergy Gulf States Louisiana

1.45

 

2.90

 

3.18

 

2.90

 

2.73

 

2.87

Entergy Louisiana

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

2.90

 

2.94

-

 

-

 

-

 

2.90

 

3.08

 

3.13

Entergy Mississippi

2.27

 

2.77

 

3.07

 

2.83

 

2.34

 

2.45

2.77

 

3.07

 

2.83

 

2.34

 

2.97

 

2.97

Entergy New Orleans

(a)

 

1.59

 

3.31

 

1.12

 

1.35

 

1.11

1.59

 

3.31

 

1.12

 

1.35

 

2.54

 

3.16

(a)

Earnings for the twelve months ended December 31, 2002, for Entergy New Orleans were not adequate to cover fixed charges and combined fixed charges and preferred dividends by $0.7 million and $3.4 million, respectively.

Item 6. Exhibits *

 

2(a) -4(a)

Chapter 11 PlanInstrument of ReorganizationCorrection dated March 20, 2008, to Debt Assumption Agreement dated as of December 31, 2007, between Entergy New Orleans,Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. and Entergy Texas, Inc., as modified, dated May 2, 2007, confirmed by bankruptcy court order dated May 7, 2007.

   
 

3(a) -4(b)

AmendedAct of Correction to Mortgage and Restated Articles of Incorporation ofSecurity Agreement dated March 20, 2008, between Entergy New Orleans,Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. and Entergy Texas, Inc., as amended May 8, 2007.

   
 

3(b) -4(c)

Amended By-LawsFirst Amendment to Mortgage, Deed of Trust, and Security Agreement dated March 20, 2008, among Entergy New Orleans,Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C., Entergy Texas, Inc., and Mark G. Otts, as amended May 8, 2007.Trustee.

10(a)

Restricted Unit Agreement between Leo P. Denault and Entergy Corporation.

   
 

12(a) -

Entergy Arkansas' Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends, as defined.

   
 

12(b) -

Entergy Gulf States'States Louisiana's Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends,Distributions, as defined.

   
 

12(c) -

Entergy Louisiana's Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Distributions, as defined.

   
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12(d) -

Entergy Mississippi's Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends, as defined.

   
 

12(e) -

Entergy New Orleans' Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends, as defined.

   
 

12(f) -

System Energy's Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges, as defined.

   
 

31(a) -

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Corporation.

   
 

31(b) -

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Corporation.

   
 

31(c) -

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Arkansas.

   
 

31(d) -

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Arkansas.

   
 

31(e) -

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Gulf States.States Louisiana.

   
 

31(f) -

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Gulf States.States Louisiana.

   
 

31(g) -

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Gulf States.Louisiana.

   
 

31(h) -

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Louisiana.

   
 

31(i) -

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Louisiana.Mississippi.

   
 

31(j) -

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Mississippi.

   
 

31(k) -

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Mississippi.New Orleans.

   
 

31(l) -

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy New Orleans.

   
 

31(m) -

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy New Orleans.

31(n) -

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for System Energy.

   
 

31(o)31(n) -

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for System Energy.

   
 

32(a) -

Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Corporation.

   
 

32(b) -

Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Corporation.

   
 

32(c) -

Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Arkansas.

   
 

32(d) -

Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Arkansas.

   
 

32(e) -

Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Gulf States.States Louisiana.

   
 

32(f) -

Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Gulf States.States Louisiana.

   
 

32(g) -

Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Gulf States.Louisiana.

   
 

32(h) -

Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Louisiana.

   
 

32(i) -

Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Louisiana.Mississippi.

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32(j) -

Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Mississippi.

   
 

32(k) -

Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Mississippi.New Orleans.

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32(l) -

Section 1350 Certification for Entergy New Orleans.

   
 

32(m) -

Section 1350 Certification for Entergy New Orleans.System Energy.

   
 

32(n) -

Section 1350 Certification for System Energy.

32(o) -

Section 1350 Certification for System Energy.

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Pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K, Entergy Corporation agrees to furnish to the Commission upon request any instrument with respect to long-term debt that is not registered or listed herein as an Exhibit because the total amount of securities authorized under such agreement does not exceed ten percent of the total assets of Entergy Corporation and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.

*

Reference is made to a duplicate list of exhibits being filed as a part of this report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007,2008, which list, prepared in accordance with Item 102 of Regulation S-T of the SEC, immediately precedes the exhibits being filed with this report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007.2008.

**

Incorporated herein by reference as indicated.

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. The signature for each undersigned company shall be deemed to relate only to matters having reference to such company or its subsidiaries.

ENTERGY CORPORATION
ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
ENTERGY GULF STATES INC.LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC
ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.
ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.

 

/s/ Nathan E. LangstonTheodore H. Bunting, Jr.
Nathan E. LangstonTheodore H. Bunting, Jr.
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
(For each Registrant and for each as
Principal Accounting Officer)

 

Date: May 9, 20072008

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