Summary
This Form 8-K filing by CMS Energy Corporation, dated March 6, 2013, primarily serves as a notification of an upcoming investor meeting scheduled for March 7, 2013. The key takeaway for investors is that management will be presenting a handout, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, containing information that will be discussed with investors. While the 8-K itself does not contain new financial results or material business developments, it directs investors to the provided handout for further details. Investors should note that the information furnished in this 8-K, including the attached exhibit, is not considered officially 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes but is provided for informational disclosure under Regulation FD. The filing also reminds readers to consult the "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION" and "RISK FACTORS" sections within CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy Company's 2012 Form 10-K filings for a comprehensive understanding of potential risks and uncertainties.
Key Highlights
- 1CMS Energy Corporation is holding an investor meeting on March 7, 2013.
- 2A handout for the investor meeting is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
- 3The filing is made under Regulation FD to disclose information to be presented at the investor meeting.
- 4Information furnished in this report is not considered 'filed' for all SEC purposes, but is for informational disclosure.
- 5Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, as detailed in the company's 2012 10-K filings.
- 6The filing also pertains to Consumers Energy Company, a subsidiary.
- 7Thomas J. Webb, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report for both entities.