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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (May 11, 2010)

Filed May 11, 2010For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed this Form 8-K on May 11, 2010, to disclose its participation in the Deutsche Bank Securities 2010 Alternative Energy, Utilities & Power Conference. The primary purpose of the filing was to furnish a copy of the investor presentation given by Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Tom Webb. This presentation likely contained an overview of the company's operations, financial performance, and strategic outlook, intended for investors attending the conference. While this filing does not contain new material financial results, it signifies CMS Energy's proactive engagement with the investment community. Investors should note that the information furnished is subject to the cautionary statements regarding forward-looking statements, which are incorporated by reference from the company's previous SEC filings. The presentation offers insights into the company's perspective on its business and the broader energy market landscape at that time.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) participated in the Deutsche Bank Securities 2010 Alternative Energy, Utilities & Power Conference.
  • 2An investor presentation was delivered by Thomas J. Webb, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • 3A copy of the May 11, 2010, investor presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
  • 4The company provided a webcast of the presentation on its website (www.cmsenergy.com).
  • 5This filing is primarily for Regulation FD disclosure, providing access to management's communications with investors.
  • 6Forward-looking statements made in the presentation are subject to risks and uncertainties, as detailed in prior SEC filings (Form 10-K and 10-Q).
  • 7The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes but is made available to investors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to disclose CMS Energy Corporation's participation in the Deutsche Bank Securities 2010 Alternative Energy, Utilities & Power Conference and to furnish a copy of the investor presentation delivered at the event. This is done to comply with Regulation FD, ensuring that all investors have access to the same information.

No, this filing does not contain new financial results. It primarily serves as a disclosure of management's communication with investors during a conference. Any financial or operational details would be found within the accompanying presentation (Exhibit 99.1) and are subject to the forward-looking statements and risk factors previously disclosed in the company's 10-K and 10-Q filings.

A copy of the CMS Energy presentation dated May 11, 2010, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. Additionally, a webcast of the presentation was made available on the CMS Energy website, www.cmsenergy.com, for those who could not attend or view it live.

The information furnished in this report, including the presentation, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. However, the presentation likely contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties as detailed in the company's other SEC filings. Investors should read these cautionary statements carefully when evaluating the information.