8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jun 22, 2011)

Filed June 22, 2011For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by CMS Energy Corp. (CMS) on June 22, 2011, primarily serves to disclose information through an attached handout (Exhibit 99.1), in accordance with Regulation FD. While the filing itself doesn't contain detailed financial statements or operational updates, it explicitly incorporates by reference the "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION" and "RISK FACTORS" sections from the company's and its subsidiary Consumers Energy's latest Form 10-K (for the year ended December 31, 2010) and Forms 10-Q (for the quarter ended March 31, 2011). Investors reviewing this filing should understand that the core information is likely contained within the referenced handout and the risk disclosures within the incorporated filings. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could materially impact the company's future financial results. Therefore, a thorough review of the company's most recent 10-K and 10-Q filings is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of CMS Energy's operational landscape and potential challenges.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy Corp. filed an 8-K on June 22, 2011, to disclose information via an attached handout (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 2The filing adheres to Regulation FD, ensuring broad dissemination of material information.
  • 3Forward-looking statements within the filing are subject to risks and uncertainties.
  • 4Key risk factors and forward-looking information are incorporated by reference from CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy's 10-K and 10-Q filings.
  • 5Investors are directed to the "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION" and "RISK FACTORS" sections of the company's previous SEC filings for a deeper understanding.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, Thomas J. Webb, signed the report on behalf of both CMS Energy Corporation and Consumers Energy Company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose information to investors through an attached handout (Exhibit 99.1) in compliance with Regulation FD. It also incorporates by reference important forward-looking statements and risk factors from prior SEC filings.

Detailed financial and operational information is not presented directly in this 8-K. Investors should refer to the "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION" and "RISK FACTORS" sections of CMS Energy Corporation's and Consumers Energy Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, and their Forms 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, which are incorporated by reference.

Forward-looking statements are statements about future events or performance that are not based on historical facts. They are important because they give insight into management's expectations and plans, but they are also subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.

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