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

Filed November 5, 2008For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed this 8-K on November 5, 2008, primarily to report its third-quarter 2008 financial results and reaffirm its full-year 2008 adjusted earnings guidance. The filing indicates that the company is providing an update on its operational performance and outlook for the remainder of the year. Investors should note that the information presented in the accompanying news release (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same legal liability as a formally filed document, but it still provides material information regarding the company's financial condition. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it directs investors to a news release for the specific third-quarter results. The reaffirmation of guidance suggests management's confidence in achieving previously stated financial targets despite the prevailing economic climate. Investors are advised to consult the referenced news release and the company's subsequent SEC filings for a comprehensive understanding of the third-quarter performance and any potential implications for future operations and financial health.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed an 8-K on November 5, 2008, announcing its third-quarter 2008 financial results.
  • 2The company reaffirmed its full-year 2008 adjusted earnings guidance.
  • 3The filing includes a news release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the third-quarter results.
  • 4Information furnished in this report is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The report references forward-looking statements and directs readers to risk factors disclosed in the company's 10-K and 10-Q filings.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, Thomas J. Webb, signed 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 announce CMS Energy Corporation's results for the third quarter of 2008 and to reaffirm its previously issued guidance for full-year 2008 adjusted earnings. It also includes a news release providing these details.

No, the information provided in the news release attached as Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and is not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed financial statements, though it is still intended to inform investors.

The specific third-quarter financial results are detailed in the news release dated November 5, 2008, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. Investors should refer to this exhibit for the detailed figures.

The filing states that CMS Energy reaffirmed its 2008 adjusted earnings guidance. While this suggests confidence in meeting targets, investors should also review the company's 'FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION' and 'RISK FACTORS' sections in their 10-K and 10-Q filings for a comprehensive understanding of potential risks and uncertainties that could impact future performance, especially in the context of the prevailing economic conditions.