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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 5, 2008)

Filed August 5, 2008For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corp. (CMS) filed this 8-K on August 5, 2008, primarily to report on its Results of Operations and Financial Condition. While the filing itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it incorporates by reference forward-looking statements and risk factors previously disclosed in its 2007 10-K and the first quarter 2008 10-Q. Investors are directed to these prior filings for comprehensive details on the company's performance and potential risks. The company emphasizes that these forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. The inclusion of this 8-K serves as a notification to investors to consult the more detailed financial and risk factor discussions found in their Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, and their Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, which are incorporated by reference. The signatures indicate the report was authorized by Thomas J. Webb, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for both CMS Energy Corporation and Consumers Energy Company.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing officially reports on Results of Operations and Financial Condition as of August 5, 2008.
  • 2The 8-K incorporates by reference forward-looking statements and risk factors from prior SEC filings (2007 10-K and Q1 2008 10-Q).
  • 3Investors are directed to consult the aforementioned 10-K and 10-Q for detailed financial information and risk analysis.
  • 4Forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that could materially impact actual results.
  • 5The filing is an update notification, not a standalone release of new financial data.
  • 6Thomas J. Webb, EVP and CFO, authorized the report on behalf of both CMS Energy Corporation and Consumers Energy Company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report on CMS Energy Corp.'s Results of Operations and Financial Condition. However, it directs investors to consult previously filed documents (2007 10-K and Q1 2008 10-Q) for the actual financial details and risk factors.

The detailed financial results and performance information are not included directly in this 8-K. Investors need to refer to CMS Energy's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, and its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, which are incorporated by reference.

Forward-looking statements are statements about future events or performance that are not historical facts. They are mentioned because the company is reminding investors that these statements, found in previous filings, are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ significantly from what is predicted.

This report was authorized by Thomas J. Webb, who serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for both CMS Energy Corporation and Consumers Energy Company.