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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Nov 1, 2010)

Filed November 1, 2010For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed an 8-K on November 1, 2010, primarily to disclose information regarding an upcoming investor conference. The company announced that its management would be meeting with investors at the Edison Electric Institute 44th Annual Financial Conference. Furthermore, the President and CEO, John Russell, and CFO, Tom Webb, were scheduled to provide a business and financial outlook on November 2, 2010. The accompanying presentation, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, is considered under Regulation FD and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Investors interested in CMS Energy's forward-looking statements are directed to review the "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION" and "RISK FACTORS" sections of their latest Form 10-K and 10-Q filings, as these factors could materially impact future results.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy announced participation in the Edison Electric Institute 44th Annual Financial Conference starting November 1, 2010.
  • 2A business and financial outlook presentation was scheduled for November 2, 2010, by the CEO and CFO.
  • 3The presentation materials (Exhibit 99.1) were furnished to the SEC.
  • 4Information provided is subject to Regulation FD and is not formally 'filed' with the SEC.
  • 5The filing incorporates by reference risk factors and forward-looking statements from previous 10-K and 10-Q filings.
  • 6Thomas J. Webb, EVP and CFO, 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 inform investors about CMS Energy Corporation's participation in the Edison Electric Institute 44th Annual Financial Conference and to furnish the presentation materials related to a business and financial outlook discussion.

The presentation materials are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and are also available via a webcast on the CMS Energy website (www.cmsenergy.com).

This filing does not contain new financial results. It primarily announces management's participation in an investor conference and provides access to presentation materials which may include forward-looking statements. Investors should refer to the company's 10-Q filings for the most recent financial updates.

The filing directs investors to review the 'FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION' and 'RISK FACTORS' sections of CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy's Form 10-K and 10-Q filings. These sections detail important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.