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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Feb 29, 2012)

Filed February 29, 2012For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from CMS Energy Corporation, dated February 29, 2012, announces an investor meeting where management provided a company overview and financial outlook. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish the presentation materials (Exhibit 99.1) made available to investors during this event. While the filing itself doesn't contain new financial results or material business changes, it serves as a disclosure mechanism for forward-looking statements and provides context for the company's strategic and financial direction as communicated to the investment community. Investors should note that the information furnished in this 8-K, including the presentation, is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is subject to the risks and uncertainties detailed in CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy's 2011 Form 10-K filings. The filing emphasizes that actual results could differ materially from forward-looking statements, urging readers to consult the risk factors and forward-looking statements sections of their annual reports for a comprehensive understanding of potential challenges.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy Corporation provided a company overview and financial outlook to investors on February 29, 2012.
  • 2The filing furnishes the presentation materials (Exhibit 99.1) used during the investor meeting.
  • 3The presentation likely contained forward-looking statements regarding the company's financial performance and strategic initiatives.
  • 4Information provided is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5Investors are directed to consult the 'Forward-Looking Statements' and 'Risk Factors' sections of the company's 2011 10-K filings for important context.
  • 6The filing incorporates by reference risk disclosures from the company's and Consumers Energy's prior annual reports.
  • 7Thomas J. Webb, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report on behalf of both CMS Energy and Consumers Energy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose the presentation materials (Exhibit 99.1) that CMS Energy's management used during an investor meeting on February 29, 2012, where they provided a company overview and financial outlook.

No, this filing primarily serves to furnish the presentation materials and does not, in itself, present new financial results or announce material business changes. It points investors to the presentation and previous filings for financial and strategic information.

Investors are advised to review the 'Forward-Looking Statements and Information' and 'Risk Factors' sections within CMS Energy Corporation's and Consumers Energy Company's Form 10-K filings for the year ended December 31, 2011. These sections discuss important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated outcomes.

No, in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that section unless expressly stated otherwise in a future filing.