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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 4, 2012)

Filed September 4, 2012For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed a Form 8-K on September 4, 2012, primarily to disclose information related to an investor presentation scheduled for September 5, 2012, at the Barclays Capital CEO Energy/Power Conference. The presentation, to be delivered by Executive Vice President and CFO Thomas J. Webb, would provide a company overview. This filing is significant as it offers insights into the company's current strategic positioning and outlook as communicated to the investment community. Investors should note that the information provided in this 8-K, including the furnished presentation, is considered non-filed under Regulation FD. However, it serves as a key communication channel for management to share updates and potentially affirm or revise forward-looking statements. The filing also references the importance of reviewing CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy's risk factors and forward-looking statements sections from their 2011 Form 10-K and subsequent 2012 Form 10-Q filings for a comprehensive understanding of potential risks and uncertainties.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy management presented at the Barclays Capital CEO Energy/Power Conference on September 5, 2012.
  • 2The presentation was delivered by Thomas J. Webb, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • 3The filing furnished a copy of the company overview presentation as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4A webcast of the presentation was made available on the CMS Energy website.
  • 5The disclosure is made under Regulation FD, indicating a direct communication with investors.
  • 6Information furnished under Item 7.01 is generally not deemed 'filed' with the SEC, meaning it does not carry the same liability as formal SEC filings.
  • 7The report emphasizes the need to consider forward-looking statements and risk factors detailed in previous 10-K and 10-Q filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to inform the public that CMS Energy's management, specifically the CFO, would be presenting at the Barclays Capital CEO Energy/Power Conference and to furnish a copy of that presentation. It's a way to ensure broad dissemination of material company information to investors.

No, the information provided in the presentation and this 8-K filing (under Item 7.01) is not deemed 'filed' with the SEC in the same way as a full 10-K or 10-Q. This means it's intended for informational purposes and doesn't automatically subject the company to liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act. However, forward-looking statements within the presentation are still subject to risks and uncertainties as described in the company's other SEC filings.

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, 2011, and their respective Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2012, and June 30, 2012. These sections provide detailed information on factors that could cause actual results to differ from the company's expectations.

The company overview was presented by Thomas J. Webb, who held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CMS Energy Corporation and Consumers Energy Company at the time of the filing.