8-KEarnings & Results

CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 23, 2006)

Filed February 23, 2006For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed an 8-K on February 23, 2006, primarily to announce its 2005 financial results and provide adjusted earnings guidance for 2006. The report highlights that the company issued a news release containing this information, which is attached as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference. Investors should note that this release contains forward-looking statements subject to various risks and uncertainties.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy announced its 2005 financial results.
  • 2The company provided adjusted earnings guidance for fiscal year 2006.
  • 3The information was disseminated via a news release filed as an exhibit (Exhibit 99).
  • 4The filing includes a cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements.
  • 5These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could materially affect actual results.
  • 6Investors are directed to review the 'Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors' sections in prior SEC filings (9/30/2005 10-Q) for a comprehensive understanding of potential risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce CMS Energy Corporation's 2005 financial results and to provide its adjusted earnings guidance for the fiscal year 2006 to the public and the SEC.

The detailed information regarding CMS Energy's 2005 results and 2006 adjusted earnings guidance is contained in a news release attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing. This exhibit is incorporated by reference into the report.

'Forward-looking statements' are projections or predictions about future events or financial performance. The filing cautions that these statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, meaning actual results could differ materially from what is predicted. Investors should consult the 'Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors' sections in CMS Energy's prior filings for more details on these potential risks.

This specific 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial figures or the specific 2006 guidance numbers. It states that these details were announced in a news release (Exhibit 99), and investors need to refer to that exhibit for the actual numbers.