Entergy’s business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could affect its ability to successfully implement its business strategy and affect its financial results. Carefully consider all of the information in this report and, in particular, the following principal risks and all of the other specific factors described in Part I, Item 1A of this report, “Risk Factors,” before deciding whether to invest in Entergy or the Registrant Subsidiaries. Utility Regulatory Risks • The terms and conditions of service, including electric rates, of the Registrant Subsidiaries are determined through regulatory approval proceedings that can be lengthy and subject to appeal, potentially resulting in lengthy litigation and uncertainty as to ultimate results. • Entergy’s business could experience adverse effects related to changes to state or federal legislation or regulation, including increased tariffs, as well as changes to governmental policies and programs, including tax credits, loans, grants, guarantees, and other subsidies, or experience risks associated with participation in the MISO markets and allocation of transmission upgrade costs.