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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Apr 29, 2013)

Filed April 29, 2013For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed a Form 8-K on April 29, 2013, primarily to disclose information that would be presented to investors the following day. The key takeaway for investors is the announcement of an investor meeting scheduled for April 30, 2013, where management would share details via a handout, furnished as Exhibit 99.1. This filing itself does not contain new financial results or significant operational updates, but rather serves as a vehicle to distribute information that will be discussed in the upcoming investor presentation. Investors should note that this report is largely procedural and its content is contained within the attached exhibit. The filing also includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers, directing readers to refer to the company's 10-K and 10-Q filings for comprehensive risk factors and a deeper understanding of the business environment. The Chief Financial Officer, Thomas J. Webb, signed the report on behalf of both CMS Energy Corporation and its subsidiary, Consumers Energy Company.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy Corporation scheduled an investor meeting for April 30, 2013.
  • 2A handout (Exhibit 99.1) containing information for the investor meeting is furnished with this 8-K.
  • 3The filing is primarily for Regulation FD disclosure related to the upcoming investor meeting.
  • 4No new financial statements or material events are detailed directly within the 8-K filing itself.
  • 5The report includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers, referencing other SEC filings.
  • 6Information provided is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, but rather furnished.
  • 7The CFO, Thomas J. Webb, signed the report for both CMS Energy Corporation and Consumers Energy Company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to disclose information that CMS Energy Corporation's management intended to present to investors during a meeting scheduled for April 30, 2013. A handout containing this information is provided as an exhibit.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not contain updated financial results. It is a procedural filing to furnish information related to an upcoming investor presentation and directs investors to refer to the company's 10-K and 10-Q filings for detailed financial information and risk factors.

The information presented to investors is contained within Exhibit 99.1, titled 'CMS Energy Corporation handout dated April 30, 2013', which is furnished as part of this 8-K filing.

Forward-looking statements are projections or predictions about future events. They are mentioned because the company's investor presentation likely contains such statements. The filing includes disclaimers advising investors that actual results could differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties, and encourages them to review the 'Risk Factors' sections in the company's 10-K and 10-Q filings for more details.