Summary
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed an 8-K on August 17, 2005, primarily reporting on changes to its Board of Directors. The key event is the appointment of Jon E. Barfield to the Boards of Directors for both CMS Energy and its principal subsidiary, Consumers Energy Company. This appointment is effective September 1, 2005. Mr. Barfield's addition to the Boards was recommended by the Governance and Public Responsibility Committees. Furthermore, he has been appointed to serve on the Compensation and Human Resources Committees, as well as the Governance and Public Responsibility Committees. The filing also explicitly states that neither Mr. Barfield nor his immediate family has any direct or indirect interest in any transactions involving CMS Energy or its subsidiaries, indicating a standard appointment process.
Key Highlights
- 1Appointment of Jon E. Barfield to the Boards of Directors of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy Company, effective September 1, 2005.
- 2Mr. Barfield's appointment follows recommendations from the Governance and Public Responsibility Committees.
- 3Mr. Barfield has been appointed to serve on the Compensation and Human Resources Committees.
- 4Mr. Barfield has also been appointed to serve on the Governance and Public Responsibility Committees.
- 5The filing confirms no direct or indirect interest of Mr. Barfield or his immediate family in transactions with CMS Energy or its subsidiaries.
- 6The report includes a CMS Energy News Release dated August 17, 2005, as an exhibit, announcing the appointment.
- 7The filing was signed by Thomas J. Webb, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for both CMS Energy and Consumers Energy Company.