8-KRegulation FD

CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 23, 2008)

Filed September 23, 2008For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed an 8-K on September 23, 2008, primarily to disclose upcoming investor interactions. The company's President and CEO was scheduled to meet with investors on September 23rd and participate in a panel discussion at the Merrill Lynch Power and Gas Leaders Conference on September 24th. A webcast of the panel discussion was made available on the CMS Energy website, and a copy of the accompanying presentation was furnished as an exhibit. This filing is important as it signifies management's proactive engagement with the investment community to communicate company strategy and outlook. Investors should note that the information furnished, including the presentation, is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act and is subject to forward-looking statement disclaimers, meaning actual results could differ from projections. The company directs readers to its previous 10-K and 10-Q filings for a comprehensive understanding of risks and uncertainties.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy management actively engaging with investors on September 23-24, 2008.
  • 2CEO to participate in a panel discussion at the Merrill Lynch Power and Gas Leaders Conference.
  • 3A webcast of the panel discussion was available on the CMS Energy website.
  • 4A CMS Energy presentation dated September 23-24, 2008, was furnished as an exhibit.
  • 5Information provided in this 8-K is subject to forward-looking statement disclaimers.
  • 6Investors are directed to refer to previous 10-K and 10-Q filings for detailed risk factors and forward-looking information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors about upcoming meetings and a panel discussion involving CMS Energy's President and CEO, and to furnish a related presentation.

Investors are directed to review the 'FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION' and 'RISK FACTORS' sections in 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, and June 30, 2008, for detailed discussions on factors that could affect future results.

No, the information in the furnished presentation is subject to forward-looking statement disclaimers. It is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and actual results may differ materially from any projections or statements made.

The filing mentions a webcast was available on the CMS Energy website. While the filing date is September 23, 2008, typically webcasts are made available for a limited time after the event, so historical access may vary.