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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Feb 7, 2011)

Filed February 7, 2011For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed this Form 8-K on February 7, 2011, to disclose information relevant to its investor meetings, specifically for the 2011 Credit Suisse Energy Summit. The primary purpose of the filing is to furnish a copy of the company's presentation and to announce that the Chief Financial Officer, Tom Webb, would present a company overview. This provides investors with direct access to management's current perspective and forward-looking information regarding the company's strategy and performance. While this filing does not contain new financial results, it serves as a conduit for communication with the investment community, offering insights into CMS Energy's operational and financial outlook. Investors are encouraged to review the furnished presentation for detailed information. The company also reiterates that this information, including the exhibit, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' in the traditional sense, thus limiting its applicability under certain sections of securities law unless expressly incorporated into future filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy management to meet with investors at the 2011 Credit Suisse Energy Summit starting February 7, 2011.
  • 2CFO Tom Webb to present a company overview on February 8, 2011, at 9:35 AM EST.
  • 3A copy of the CMS Energy investor presentation dated February 7, 2011, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4A webcast of the company presentation will be available on the CMS Energy website (www.cmsenergy.com).
  • 5The filing includes a standard disclaimer that furnished information is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6Forward-looking statements are referenced, directing readers to the 'Forward-Looking Statements and Information' and 'Risk Factors' sections of prior 10-K and 10-Q filings for important contextual information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish investors with a copy of CMS Energy's presentation for the 2011 Credit Suisse Energy Summit and to announce that the CFO would be providing a company overview presentation. It serves as a communication tool for management to share current information and outlook with the investment community.

No, this filing does not contain new or updated financial results. It primarily provides access to a presentation and an upcoming webcast, which may discuss the company's outlook and strategy.

The presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. Additionally, a webcast of the presentation will be available on the CMS Energy website at www.cmsenergy.com.

Forward-looking statements are statements about future events or performance that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The filing directs investors to review the 'Forward-Looking Statements and Information' and 'Risk Factors' sections of CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy's previous 10-K and 10-Q filings for the relevant period to understand factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated outcomes.