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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 19, 2011)

Filed October 19, 2011For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed an 8-K on October 19, 2011, primarily to disclose that management would be participating in an investor conference call. The filing itself does not contain detailed financial results or operational updates, but rather refers investors to an accompanying presentation (Exhibit 99.1) for more comprehensive information. This presentation is the key document for investors to understand the company's latest insights and outlook. Investors should note that this report is furnished under Regulation FD, meaning the information provided, including the presentation, is not considered 'filed' with the SEC and thus does not carry the same legal implications as a formally filed document. However, it serves as an important channel for CMS Energy to communicate with the investment community. The company explicitly directs readers to its previously filed 10-K and 10-Q reports for detailed risk factors and forward-looking statements that could materially impact its financial performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy Corporation filed an 8-K on October 19, 2011, indicating management participation in an investor conference call.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to furnish a presentation (Exhibit 99.1) to investors.
  • 3Information in this 8-K filing, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished under Regulation FD and is not deemed 'filed' with the SEC.
  • 4The filing references previously filed 10-K and 10-Q reports for detailed risk factors and forward-looking statements.
  • 5Investors are directed to the accompanying presentation for the most current company information and outlook.
  • 6Thomas J. Webb, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report for both CMS Energy Corporation and Consumers Energy Company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors that CMS Energy management participated in an investor conference call and to furnish the accompanying presentation (Exhibit 99.1) to the SEC. This presentation likely contains important updates and discussions relevant to investors.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain detailed financial statements or specific operational updates. Investors are directed to the CMS Energy presentation (Exhibit 99.1) for the latest information and to previously filed Form 10-K and 10-Q reports for comprehensive financial data and risk factors.

No, in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K and Regulation FD disclosure rules, the information in this Current Report (Item 7.01) and its exhibits, including the presentation, is furnished, not filed. This means it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, although it is still a disclosure to the market.

Forward-looking statements are statements about future events or expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The filing directs investors to review the 'FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION' and 'RISK FACTORS' sections in CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy's prior 10-K and 10-Q filings to understand potential factors that could cause actual results to differ from these projections.