NOTE 7. COMMON EQUITY (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Common Stock

Common stock and treasury stock shares activity for Entergy for 2012, 2011, and 2010 is as follows:


	2012		2011		2010
	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares

Beginning Balance, January 1	254,752,788	78,396,988	254,752,788	76,006,920	254,752,788	65,634,580
Repurchases	-	-	-	3,475,000	-	11,490,551
Issuances:
Employee Stock-Based Compensation Plans	-	(1,446,305)	-	(1,079,008)	-	(1,113,411)
Directors' Plan	-	(5,444)	-	(5,924)	-	(4,800)
Ending Balance, December 31	254,752,788	76,945,239	254,752,788	78,396,988	254,752,788	76,006,920

Entergy Corporation reissues treasury shares to meet the requirements of the Stock Plan for Outside Directors (Directors' Plan), two Equity Ownership Plans of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, the Equity Awards Plan of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, and certain other stock benefit plans. The Directors' Plan awards to non-employee directors a portion of their compensation in the form of a fixed number of shares of Entergy Corporation common stock.

In October 2009 the Board granted authority for a $750 million share repurchase program which was completed in the fourth quarter 2010. In October 2010 the Board granted authority for an additional $500 million share repurchase program. As of December 31, 2012, $350 million of authority remains under the $500 million share repurchase program.

Retained Earnings and Dividend Restrictions

Provisions within the articles of incorporation or pertinent indentures and various other agreements relating to the long-term debt and preferred stock of certain of Entergy Corporation's subsidiaries could restrict the payment of cash dividends or other distributions on their common and preferred equity. As of December 31, 2012, under provisions in their mortgage indentures, Entergy Arkansas and Entergy Mississippi had retained earnings unavailable for distribution to Entergy Corporation of $394.9 million and $68.5 million, respectively. Entergy Corporation received dividend payments from subsidiaries totaling $439 million in 2012, $595 million in 2011, and $580 million in 2010.

Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is included in the equity section of the balance sheets of Entergy, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, and Entergy Louisiana. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the balance sheets included the following components:


	Entergy		Entergy Gulf States Louisiana		Entergy Louisiana
	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011
	(In Thousands)

Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain	$79,905	$177,497	$-	$-	$-	$-
Pension and other postretirement liabilities	(590,712)	(499,556)	(65,229)	(69,610)	(46,132)	(39,507)
Net unrealized investment gains	214,547	150,939	-	-	-	-
Foreign currency translation	3,177	2,668	-	-	-	-
Total	($293,083)	($168,452)	($65,229)	($69,610)	($46,132)	($39,507)

Other comprehensive income and total comprehensive income for years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 are presented in Entergy's, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's, and Entergy Louisiana's Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Common Equity

NOTE 7. COMMON EQUITY (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Common Stock

Common stock and treasury stock shares activity for Entergy for 2012, 2011, and 2010 is as follows:


	2012		2011		2010
	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares

Beginning Balance, January 1	254,752,788	78,396,988	254,752,788	76,006,920	254,752,788	65,634,580
Repurchases	-	-	-	3,475,000	-	11,490,551
Issuances:
Employee Stock-Based Compensation Plans	-	(1,446,305)	-	(1,079,008)	-	(1,113,411)
Directors' Plan	-	(5,444)	-	(5,924)	-	(4,800)
Ending Balance, December 31	254,752,788	76,945,239	254,752,788	78,396,988	254,752,788	76,006,920

Entergy Corporation reissues treasury shares to meet the requirements of the Stock Plan for Outside Directors (Directors' Plan), two Equity Ownership Plans of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, the Equity Awards Plan of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, and certain other stock benefit plans. The Directors' Plan awards to non-employee directors a portion of their compensation in the form of a fixed number of shares of Entergy Corporation common stock.

In October 2009 the Board granted authority for a $750 million share repurchase program which was completed in the fourth quarter 2010. In October 2010 the Board granted authority for an additional $500 million share repurchase program. As of December 31, 2012, $350 million of authority remains under the $500 million share repurchase program.

Retained Earnings and Dividend Restrictions

Provisions within the articles of incorporation or pertinent indentures and various other agreements relating to the long-term debt and preferred stock of certain of Entergy Corporation's subsidiaries could restrict the payment of cash dividends or other distributions on their common and preferred equity. As of December 31, 2012, under provisions in their mortgage indentures, Entergy Arkansas and Entergy Mississippi had retained earnings unavailable for distribution to Entergy Corporation of $394.9 million and $68.5 million, respectively. Entergy Corporation received dividend payments from subsidiaries totaling $439 million in 2012, $595 million in 2011, and $580 million in 2010.

Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is included in the equity section of the balance sheets of Entergy, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, and Entergy Louisiana. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the balance sheets included the following components:


	Entergy		Entergy Gulf States Louisiana		Entergy Louisiana
	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011
	(In Thousands)

Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain	$79,905	$177,497	$-	$-	$-	$-
Pension and other postretirement liabilities	(590,712)	(499,556)	(65,229)	(69,610)	(46,132)	(39,507)
Net unrealized investment gains	214,547	150,939	-	-	-	-
Foreign currency translation	3,177	2,668	-	-	-	-
Total	($293,083)	($168,452)	($65,229)	($69,610)	($46,132)	($39,507)

Other comprehensive income and total comprehensive income for years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 are presented in Entergy's, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's, and Entergy Louisiana's Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Common Equity

NOTE 7. COMMON EQUITY (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Common Stock

Common stock and treasury stock shares activity for Entergy for 2012, 2011, and 2010 is as follows:


	2012		2011		2010
	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares

Beginning Balance, January 1	254,752,788	78,396,988	254,752,788	76,006,920	254,752,788	65,634,580
Repurchases	-	-	-	3,475,000	-	11,490,551
Issuances:
Employee Stock-Based Compensation Plans	-	(1,446,305)	-	(1,079,008)	-	(1,113,411)
Directors' Plan	-	(5,444)	-	(5,924)	-	(4,800)
Ending Balance, December 31	254,752,788	76,945,239	254,752,788	78,396,988	254,752,788	76,006,920

Entergy Corporation reissues treasury shares to meet the requirements of the Stock Plan for Outside Directors (Directors' Plan), two Equity Ownership Plans of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, the Equity Awards Plan of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, and certain other stock benefit plans. The Directors' Plan awards to non-employee directors a portion of their compensation in the form of a fixed number of shares of Entergy Corporation common stock.

In October 2009 the Board granted authority for a $750 million share repurchase program which was completed in the fourth quarter 2010. In October 2010 the Board granted authority for an additional $500 million share repurchase program. As of December 31, 2012, $350 million of authority remains under the $500 million share repurchase program.

Retained Earnings and Dividend Restrictions

Provisions within the articles of incorporation or pertinent indentures and various other agreements relating to the long-term debt and preferred stock of certain of Entergy Corporation's subsidiaries could restrict the payment of cash dividends or other distributions on their common and preferred equity. As of December 31, 2012, under provisions in their mortgage indentures, Entergy Arkansas and Entergy Mississippi had retained earnings unavailable for distribution to Entergy Corporation of $394.9 million and $68.5 million, respectively. Entergy Corporation received dividend payments from subsidiaries totaling $439 million in 2012, $595 million in 2011, and $580 million in 2010.

Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is included in the equity section of the balance sheets of Entergy, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, and Entergy Louisiana. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the balance sheets included the following components:


	Entergy		Entergy Gulf States Louisiana		Entergy Louisiana
	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011
	(In Thousands)

Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain	$79,905	$177,497	$-	$-	$-	$-
Pension and other postretirement liabilities	(590,712)	(499,556)	(65,229)	(69,610)	(46,132)	(39,507)
Net unrealized investment gains	214,547	150,939	-	-	-	-
Foreign currency translation	3,177	2,668	-	-	-	-
Total	($293,083)	($168,452)	($65,229)	($69,610)	($46,132)	($39,507)

Other comprehensive income and total comprehensive income for years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 are presented in Entergy's, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's, and Entergy Louisiana's Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Common Equity

NOTE 7. COMMON EQUITY (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Common Stock

Common stock and treasury stock shares activity for Entergy for 2012, 2011, and 2010 is as follows:


	2012		2011		2010
	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares

Beginning Balance, January 1	254,752,788	78,396,988	254,752,788	76,006,920	254,752,788	65,634,580
Repurchases	-	-	-	3,475,000	-	11,490,551
Issuances:
Employee Stock-Based Compensation Plans	-	(1,446,305)	-	(1,079,008)	-	(1,113,411)
Directors' Plan	-	(5,444)	-	(5,924)	-	(4,800)
Ending Balance, December 31	254,752,788	76,945,239	254,752,788	78,396,988	254,752,788	76,006,920

Entergy Corporation reissues treasury shares to meet the requirements of the Stock Plan for Outside Directors (Directors' Plan), two Equity Ownership Plans of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, the Equity Awards Plan of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, and certain other stock benefit plans. The Directors' Plan awards to non-employee directors a portion of their compensation in the form of a fixed number of shares of Entergy Corporation common stock.

In October 2009 the Board granted authority for a $750 million share repurchase program which was completed in the fourth quarter 2010. In October 2010 the Board granted authority for an additional $500 million share repurchase program. As of December 31, 2012, $350 million of authority remains under the $500 million share repurchase program.

Retained Earnings and Dividend Restrictions

Provisions within the articles of incorporation or pertinent indentures and various other agreements relating to the long-term debt and preferred stock of certain of Entergy Corporation's subsidiaries could restrict the payment of cash dividends or other distributions on their common and preferred equity. As of December 31, 2012, under provisions in their mortgage indentures, Entergy Arkansas and Entergy Mississippi had retained earnings unavailable for distribution to Entergy Corporation of $394.9 million and $68.5 million, respectively. Entergy Corporation received dividend payments from subsidiaries totaling $439 million in 2012, $595 million in 2011, and $580 million in 2010.

Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is included in the equity section of the balance sheets of Entergy, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, and Entergy Louisiana. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the balance sheets included the following components:


	Entergy		Entergy Gulf States Louisiana		Entergy Louisiana
	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011
	(In Thousands)

Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain	$79,905	$177,497	$-	$-	$-	$-
Pension and other postretirement liabilities	(590,712)	(499,556)	(65,229)	(69,610)	(46,132)	(39,507)
Net unrealized investment gains	214,547	150,939	-	-	-	-
Foreign currency translation	3,177	2,668	-	-	-	-
Total	($293,083)	($168,452)	($65,229)	($69,610)	($46,132)	($39,507)

Other comprehensive income and total comprehensive income for years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 are presented in Entergy's, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's, and Entergy Louisiana's Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Common Equity

NOTE 7. COMMON EQUITY (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Common Stock

Common stock and treasury stock shares activity for Entergy for 2012, 2011, and 2010 is as follows:


	2012		2011		2010
	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares

Beginning Balance, January 1	254,752,788	78,396,988	254,752,788	76,006,920	254,752,788	65,634,580
Repurchases	-	-	-	3,475,000	-	11,490,551
Issuances:
Employee Stock-Based Compensation Plans	-	(1,446,305)	-	(1,079,008)	-	(1,113,411)
Directors' Plan	-	(5,444)	-	(5,924)	-	(4,800)
Ending Balance, December 31	254,752,788	76,945,239	254,752,788	78,396,988	254,752,788	76,006,920

Entergy Corporation reissues treasury shares to meet the requirements of the Stock Plan for Outside Directors (Directors' Plan), two Equity Ownership Plans of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, the Equity Awards Plan of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, and certain other stock benefit plans. The Directors' Plan awards to non-employee directors a portion of their compensation in the form of a fixed number of shares of Entergy Corporation common stock.

In October 2009 the Board granted authority for a $750 million share repurchase program which was completed in the fourth quarter 2010. In October 2010 the Board granted authority for an additional $500 million share repurchase program. As of December 31, 2012, $350 million of authority remains under the $500 million share repurchase program.

Retained Earnings and Dividend Restrictions

Provisions within the articles of incorporation or pertinent indentures and various other agreements relating to the long-term debt and preferred stock of certain of Entergy Corporation's subsidiaries could restrict the payment of cash dividends or other distributions on their common and preferred equity. As of December 31, 2012, under provisions in their mortgage indentures, Entergy Arkansas and Entergy Mississippi had retained earnings unavailable for distribution to Entergy Corporation of $394.9 million and $68.5 million, respectively. Entergy Corporation received dividend payments from subsidiaries totaling $439 million in 2012, $595 million in 2011, and $580 million in 2010.

Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is included in the equity section of the balance sheets of Entergy, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, and Entergy Louisiana. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the balance sheets included the following components:


	Entergy		Entergy Gulf States Louisiana		Entergy Louisiana
	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011
	(In Thousands)

Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain	$79,905	$177,497	$-	$-	$-	$-
Pension and other postretirement liabilities	(590,712)	(499,556)	(65,229)	(69,610)	(46,132)	(39,507)
Net unrealized investment gains	214,547	150,939	-	-	-	-
Foreign currency translation	3,177	2,668	-	-	-	-
Total	($293,083)	($168,452)	($65,229)	($69,610)	($46,132)	($39,507)

Other comprehensive income and total comprehensive income for years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 are presented in Entergy's, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's, and Entergy Louisiana's Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Common Equity

NOTE 7. COMMON EQUITY (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Common Stock

Common stock and treasury stock shares activity for Entergy for 2012, 2011, and 2010 is as follows:


	2012		2011		2010
	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares

Beginning Balance, January 1	254,752,788	78,396,988	254,752,788	76,006,920	254,752,788	65,634,580
Repurchases	-	-	-	3,475,000	-	11,490,551
Issuances:
Employee Stock-Based Compensation Plans	-	(1,446,305)	-	(1,079,008)	-	(1,113,411)
Directors' Plan	-	(5,444)	-	(5,924)	-	(4,800)
Ending Balance, December 31	254,752,788	76,945,239	254,752,788	78,396,988	254,752,788	76,006,920

Entergy Corporation reissues treasury shares to meet the requirements of the Stock Plan for Outside Directors (Directors' Plan), two Equity Ownership Plans of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, the Equity Awards Plan of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, and certain other stock benefit plans. The Directors' Plan awards to non-employee directors a portion of their compensation in the form of a fixed number of shares of Entergy Corporation common stock.

In October 2009 the Board granted authority for a $750 million share repurchase program which was completed in the fourth quarter 2010. In October 2010 the Board granted authority for an additional $500 million share repurchase program. As of December 31, 2012, $350 million of authority remains under the $500 million share repurchase program.

Retained Earnings and Dividend Restrictions

Provisions within the articles of incorporation or pertinent indentures and various other agreements relating to the long-term debt and preferred stock of certain of Entergy Corporation's subsidiaries could restrict the payment of cash dividends or other distributions on their common and preferred equity. As of December 31, 2012, under provisions in their mortgage indentures, Entergy Arkansas and Entergy Mississippi had retained earnings unavailable for distribution to Entergy Corporation of $394.9 million and $68.5 million, respectively. Entergy Corporation received dividend payments from subsidiaries totaling $439 million in 2012, $595 million in 2011, and $580 million in 2010.

Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is included in the equity section of the balance sheets of Entergy, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, and Entergy Louisiana. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the balance sheets included the following components:


	Entergy		Entergy Gulf States Louisiana		Entergy Louisiana
	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011
	(In Thousands)

Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain	$79,905	$177,497	$-	$-	$-	$-
Pension and other postretirement liabilities	(590,712)	(499,556)	(65,229)	(69,610)	(46,132)	(39,507)
Net unrealized investment gains	214,547	150,939	-	-	-	-
Foreign currency translation	3,177	2,668	-	-	-	-
Total	($293,083)	($168,452)	($65,229)	($69,610)	($46,132)	($39,507)

Other comprehensive income and total comprehensive income for years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 are presented in Entergy's, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's, and Entergy Louisiana's Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Common Equity

NOTE 7. COMMON EQUITY (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Common Stock

Common stock and treasury stock shares activity for Entergy for 2012, 2011, and 2010 is as follows:


	2012		2011		2010
	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares

Beginning Balance, January 1	254,752,788	78,396,988	254,752,788	76,006,920	254,752,788	65,634,580
Repurchases	-	-	-	3,475,000	-	11,490,551
Issuances:
Employee Stock-Based Compensation Plans	-	(1,446,305)	-	(1,079,008)	-	(1,113,411)
Directors' Plan	-	(5,444)	-	(5,924)	-	(4,800)
Ending Balance, December 31	254,752,788	76,945,239	254,752,788	78,396,988	254,752,788	76,006,920

Entergy Corporation reissues treasury shares to meet the requirements of the Stock Plan for Outside Directors (Directors' Plan), two Equity Ownership Plans of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, the Equity Awards Plan of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, and certain other stock benefit plans. The Directors' Plan awards to non-employee directors a portion of their compensation in the form of a fixed number of shares of Entergy Corporation common stock.

In October 2009 the Board granted authority for a $750 million share repurchase program which was completed in the fourth quarter 2010. In October 2010 the Board granted authority for an additional $500 million share repurchase program. As of December 31, 2012, $350 million of authority remains under the $500 million share repurchase program.

Retained Earnings and Dividend Restrictions

Provisions within the articles of incorporation or pertinent indentures and various other agreements relating to the long-term debt and preferred stock of certain of Entergy Corporation's subsidiaries could restrict the payment of cash dividends or other distributions on their common and preferred equity. As of December 31, 2012, under provisions in their mortgage indentures, Entergy Arkansas and Entergy Mississippi had retained earnings unavailable for distribution to Entergy Corporation of $394.9 million and $68.5 million, respectively. Entergy Corporation received dividend payments from subsidiaries totaling $439 million in 2012, $595 million in 2011, and $580 million in 2010.

Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is included in the equity section of the balance sheets of Entergy, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, and Entergy Louisiana. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the balance sheets included the following components:


	Entergy		Entergy Gulf States Louisiana		Entergy Louisiana
	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011
	(In Thousands)

Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain	$79,905	$177,497	$-	$-	$-	$-
Pension and other postretirement liabilities	(590,712)	(499,556)	(65,229)	(69,610)	(46,132)	(39,507)
Net unrealized investment gains	214,547	150,939	-	-	-	-
Foreign currency translation	3,177	2,668	-	-	-	-
Total	($293,083)	($168,452)	($65,229)	($69,610)	($46,132)	($39,507)

Other comprehensive income and total comprehensive income for years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 are presented in Entergy's, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's, and Entergy Louisiana's Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Common Equity

NOTE 7. COMMON EQUITY (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Common Stock

Common stock and treasury stock shares activity for Entergy for 2012, 2011, and 2010 is as follows:


	2012		2011		2010
	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares

Beginning Balance, January 1	254,752,788	78,396,988	254,752,788	76,006,920	254,752,788	65,634,580
Repurchases	-	-	-	3,475,000	-	11,490,551
Issuances:
Employee Stock-Based Compensation Plans	-	(1,446,305)	-	(1,079,008)	-	(1,113,411)
Directors' Plan	-	(5,444)	-	(5,924)	-	(4,800)
Ending Balance, December 31	254,752,788	76,945,239	254,752,788	78,396,988	254,752,788	76,006,920

Entergy Corporation reissues treasury shares to meet the requirements of the Stock Plan for Outside Directors (Directors' Plan), two Equity Ownership Plans of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, the Equity Awards Plan of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, and certain other stock benefit plans. The Directors' Plan awards to non-employee directors a portion of their compensation in the form of a fixed number of shares of Entergy Corporation common stock.

In October 2009 the Board granted authority for a $750 million share repurchase program which was completed in the fourth quarter 2010. In October 2010 the Board granted authority for an additional $500 million share repurchase program. As of December 31, 2012, $350 million of authority remains under the $500 million share repurchase program.

Retained Earnings and Dividend Restrictions

Provisions within the articles of incorporation or pertinent indentures and various other agreements relating to the long-term debt and preferred stock of certain of Entergy Corporation's subsidiaries could restrict the payment of cash dividends or other distributions on their common and preferred equity. As of December 31, 2012, under provisions in their mortgage indentures, Entergy Arkansas and Entergy Mississippi had retained earnings unavailable for distribution to Entergy Corporation of $394.9 million and $68.5 million, respectively. Entergy Corporation received dividend payments from subsidiaries totaling $439 million in 2012, $595 million in 2011, and $580 million in 2010.

Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is included in the equity section of the balance sheets of Entergy, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, and Entergy Louisiana. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the balance sheets included the following components:


	Entergy		Entergy Gulf States Louisiana		Entergy Louisiana
	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011
	(In Thousands)

Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain	$79,905	$177,497	$-	$-	$-	$-
Pension and other postretirement liabilities	(590,712)	(499,556)	(65,229)	(69,610)	(46,132)	(39,507)
Net unrealized investment gains	214,547	150,939	-	-	-	-
Foreign currency translation	3,177	2,668	-	-	-	-
Total	($293,083)	($168,452)	($65,229)	($69,610)	($46,132)	($39,507)

Other comprehensive income and total comprehensive income for years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 are presented in Entergy's, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's, and Entergy Louisiana's Statements of Comprehensive Income.