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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jan 12, 2009)

Filed January 12, 2009For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corp. (CMS) filed this 8-K report on January 12, 2009, primarily to comply with Regulation FD disclosure requirements and to provide standard signature information. While the filing itself does not contain new financial results or operational updates, it explicitly directs investors to refer to previous filings (Forms 10-K and 10-Q) for comprehensive discussions on forward-looking statements and risk factors. This means that any material information concerning the company's future performance, potential risks, and ongoing business strategies can be found by reviewing the company's 2007 Form 10-K and its 2008 quarterly reports. Investors seeking to understand CMS Energy's outlook and the challenges it faces should consult these referenced documents, as this 8-K serves as a procedural notification rather than a source of new, substantive disclosures.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing dated January 12, 2009, is primarily for Regulation FD disclosure and signatures.
  • 2No new financial results or operational updates are presented in this specific filing.
  • 3Investors are directed to review prior 10-K and 10-Q filings for forward-looking statements and risk factors.
  • 4Key documents to consult for company outlook include the 2007 10-K and 2008 quarterly reports.
  • 5The filing incorporates by reference the 'FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION' and 'RISK FACTORS' sections from previous SEC filings.
  • 6Thomas J. Webb, EVP and CFO, signed the report on behalf of both CMS Energy Corporation and Consumers Energy Company.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing serves primarily as a Regulation FD disclosure and to provide the required signatures for the reporting period. It does not contain new financial data or operational updates.

You should refer to the 'FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION' and 'RISK FACTORS' sections within CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy's most recent 10-K (for the year ended December 31, 2007) and their 10-Q filings for the quarters ended March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2008, as these are incorporated by reference into this report.

No, this particular 8-K filing does not provide any updated financial performance figures. It is a procedural filing that directs investors to previous reports for such information.

The report was signed by Thomas J. Webb, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, on behalf of both CMS Energy Corporation and Consumers Energy Company.