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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 13, 2011)

Filed September 13, 2011For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from CMS Energy Corporation, dated September 13, 2011, primarily serves to disclose that the company's management will be meeting with investors on that date. The key takeaway for investors is that this meeting will likely involve the presentation and discussion of company information, as a handout (Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished as part of this filing. While the 8-K itself does not contain substantive financial results or new material events, it points to an upcoming opportunity for investors to gain insights into CMS Energy's strategic direction, performance, and outlook. The filing also includes standard legal disclaimers regarding forward-looking statements, emphasizing that actual results could differ materially from projections. Investors are directed to review prior 10-K and 10-Q filings for comprehensive risk factors and forward-looking statement details. The signature of Thomas J. Webb, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for both CMS Energy and its subsidiary Consumers Energy, indicates the importance of financial and operational matters being discussed.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy Corporation management holding an investor meeting on September 13, 2011.
  • 2A company handout (Exhibit 99.1) dated September 13, 2011, is furnished as part of the filing.
  • 3The filing is made under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01).
  • 4Information furnished under Item 7.01 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, nor is it incorporated by reference into other filings.
  • 5Forward-looking statements are included, subject to risks and uncertainties.
  • 6Investors are advised to consult prior 10-K and 10-Q filings for detailed risk factors and forward-looking information.
  • 7The report is signed by the CFO, indicating a focus on financial aspects.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform the public that CMS Energy Corporation's management will be meeting with investors and to furnish a related handout document (Exhibit 99.1) that will likely contain information discussed during the meeting.

No, this particular 8-K filing does not contain new financial results or major company announcements. Its primary function is disclosure related to an upcoming investor meeting and the associated presentation materials.

The filing directs investors to review 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 quarters ended March 31, 2011, and June 30, 2011.

The information in Exhibit 99.1 is furnished under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01) and is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed information and is not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.