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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 18, 2012)

Filed September 18, 2012For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed this 8-K on September 18, 2012, to disclose information to be presented at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Power and Gas Leaders Conference on September 19, 2012. The report mainly serves to furnish the presentation materials provided by Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Tom Webb, to investors. This presentation likely covers the company's overview, financial performance, and strategic outlook. Investors should note that this filing is primarily for informational purposes related to the conference and does not contain new material financial results or significant operational updates beyond what is in the furnished presentation. The company cautions that forward-looking statements within the presentation are subject to risks and uncertainties, and readers are advised to consult the company's SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q) for a comprehensive understanding of these risks.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy management to present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Power and Gas Leaders Conference.
  • 2Presentation scheduled for September 19, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. EDT.
  • 3Company overview and financial information to be discussed by EVP and CFO, Tom Webb.
  • 4A copy of the presentation (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished with this 8-K filing.
  • 5A webcast of the presentation will be available on the CMS Energy website.
  • 6The filing includes standard cautionary language regarding forward-looking statements.
  • 7Information furnished under Item 7.01 is not deemed 'filed' for liability purposes unless expressly incorporated into other filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors about an upcoming presentation by CMS Energy's management at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Power and Gas Leaders Conference and to furnish the presentation materials that will be used.

The presentation materials are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Additionally, a webcast of the presentation will be available on the CMS Energy website (www.cmsenergy.com).

No, this 8-K filing primarily serves as a disclosure vehicle for information presented at an investor conference. It does not announce new financial results. Investors should refer to the company's periodic filings (10-K and 10-Q) for detailed financial performance.

The company explicitly states that the presentation may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Investors are advised to review the 'FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION' and 'RISK FACTORS' sections in CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy's Form 10-K and 10-Q filings for a comprehensive understanding of these potential risks.