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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 28, 2010)

Filed July 28, 2010For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

This 8-K filing by CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) on July 28, 2010, primarily serves to announce their second-quarter 2010 financial results, as detailed in an accompanying news release (Exhibit 99.1). The filing itself doesn't provide the detailed financial statements but incorporates them by reference through the news release. Investors should note that the report contains forward-looking statements subject to various risks and uncertainties, which are further elaborated in the company's 10-K and 10-Q filings. While the specific financial figures are in the referenced exhibit, the context of an 8-K filing of this nature is to update stakeholders on material developments, including earnings performance. Investors interested in CMS Energy's financial health and operational performance for the second quarter of 2010 would need to consult the actual news release attached as Exhibit 99.1 for detailed results, key performance indicators, and management commentary.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed an 8-K on July 28, 2010, to report on results of operations and financial condition.
  • 2The filing's primary content is an attached news release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the company's second-quarter 2010 financial results.
  • 3The report includes a disclaimer about forward-looking statements, emphasizing that actual results could differ materially from projections.
  • 4Investors are directed to refer to the company's 10-K and 10-Q filings for comprehensive risk factors and forward-looking information.
  • 5The signature block indicates Thomas J. Webb, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed on behalf of both CMS Energy Corporation and Consumers Energy Company.
  • 6This filing serves as an update on financial performance for the period ending in the second quarter of 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce CMS Energy Corporation's results of operations and financial condition for the second quarter of 2010, as detailed in an attached news release (Exhibit 99.1).

The detailed financial results, including specific figures and management commentary for the second quarter of 2010, are located in the news release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Forward-looking statements are statements about future events or financial performance that are not guaranteed to occur. They are mentioned to inform investors that the company's actual future results may differ from its current expectations due to various risks and uncertainties. Investors should carefully review the risk factors sections in the company's other SEC filings for more information.

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