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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Feb 21, 2013)

Filed February 21, 2013For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corporation filed an 8-K on February 21, 2013, primarily to furnish investors with a presentation handout scheduled for a meeting on February 22, 2013. The filing itself does not contain new operational or financial results but serves as a vehicle to provide supplemental information discussed during the investor meeting. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1, the presentation handout, for the detailed content that management intended to share regarding the company's performance, strategies, and outlook. This report emphasizes that the information furnished is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a formally filed document. However, it is important for investors to review the presentation as it likely contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, as detailed in the company's Form 10-K filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing primarily serves to furnish a presentation handout for an investor meeting on February 22, 2013.
  • 2Exhibit 99.1 contains the investor presentation materials.
  • 3The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 4The filing incorporates by reference forward-looking statements and risk factors from the company's 2012 Form 10-K.
  • 5Thomas J. Webb, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report on behalf of both CMS Energy Corporation and Consumers Energy Company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide investors with a copy of a presentation handout that CMS Energy Corporation's management intended to discuss during an investor meeting on February 22, 2013. It acts as a supplemental disclosure for that event.

The detailed information shared with investors is contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is the CMS Energy Corporation handout dated February 22, 2013, furnished with this 8-K report.

No, the information furnished in this 8-K, including the presentation, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it generally does not carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed documents.

Investors should be aware that the presentation likely contains forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated. For a full understanding of these risks, investors should consult the 'FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION' and 'RISK FACTORS' sections of CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy Company's 2012 Form 10-K filings.