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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report (Jul 12, 2001)

Filed July 12, 2001For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed an 8-K on July 12, 2001, to report on a significant regulatory filing by its principal subsidiary, Consumers Energy Company. Consumers Energy applied to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) for its first natural gas service rate increase in 17 years. This application marks a key development for the company's revenue generation and future financial performance, as it seeks to adjust its pricing after a substantial period without changes. Investors should note that the accompanying First Call release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, and their actual outcomes could differ materially from projections. The company directs readers to the "Forward-Looking Statement Cautionary Factors" detailed in its Form 10-K for a comprehensive understanding of the factors that could impact its financial results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Consumers Energy Company, a subsidiary of CMS Energy, filed an application with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC).
  • 2The filing seeks Consumers' first natural gas service rate increase in 17 years.
  • 3This event was announced via a First Call release on July 12, 2001.
  • 4The 8-K filing incorporates the First Call release as an exhibit.
  • 5The company cautions that the release contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties.
  • 6Important factors that could affect actual results are detailed in the company's Form 10-K.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main event is the filing by Consumers Energy Company, CMS Energy's principal subsidiary, with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to request its first natural gas service rate increase in 17 years.

This application is significant because it represents the first time in 17 years that Consumers Energy is seeking to adjust its natural gas service rates, which could have a material impact on the company's future revenues and profitability.

The company directs investors to the 'Forward-Looking Statement Cautionary Factors' section within CMS Energy's and Consumers' Form 10-K, Item 1, which discusses important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.

The report is dated July 12, 2001, and it reports on events that occurred on or before July 12, 2001, specifically the issuance of the First Call release regarding the MPSC filing.