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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Apr 5, 2012)

Filed April 5, 2012For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed an 8-K on April 5, 2012, primarily to disclose information presented to investors at the Midwest Utilities Conference. The report indicates that the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Tom Webb, delivered an overview presentation. This presentation, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, contained forward-looking statements and was also accessible via webcast on the CMS Energy website. Investors seeking the latest strategic and operational updates from CMS Energy around this time should refer to this presentation for management's perspective on the company's performance and outlook. It's important to note that this filing is for disclosure purposes under Regulation FD and the information is not considered formally 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't carry the same liability as a registration statement or a standard 10-K/10-Q.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy management met with investors at the Midwest Utilities Conference on April 5, 2012.
  • 2An investor presentation, dated April 5, 2012, was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
  • 3The presentation was delivered by Thomas J. Webb, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • 4A webcast of the presentation was available on the CMS Energy corporate website.
  • 5The filing contains forward-looking statements that should be read in conjunction with risk factors disclosed in the company's Form 10-K filings.
  • 6The information provided is for disclosure under Regulation FD and is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
  • 7The filing also covers Consumers Energy Company, a subsidiary of CMS Energy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose information that CMS Energy's management presented to investors at the Midwest Utilities Conference on April 5, 2012, in compliance with Regulation FD.

The investor presentation dated April 5, 2012, is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You can access it through the SEC's EDGAR database or the company's investor relations section on their website.

The report contains forward-looking statements, which are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements should be reviewed alongside the risk factors detailed in CMS Energy's annual reports (Form 10-K) for the period ending December 31, 2011. While CMS Energy aims for accuracy, actual results may differ materially from projections due to various factors.

No, this 8-K is not an earnings release or a financial update in that regard. It primarily serves to provide access to management's presentation at an investor conference. For detailed financial results, investors should refer to CMS Energy's quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) filings.