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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 20, 2013)

Filed September 20, 2013For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

This 8-K filing from CMS Energy Corporation, dated September 20, 2013, primarily serves as a notification of upcoming investor meetings scheduled for September 23-26, 2013. A handout prepared for these meetings is furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The filing itself does not contain new financial results or significant operational updates, but rather directs investors to the provided handout for current information. Investors should note that the information provided in this filing, including the furnished exhibit, is not deemed "filed" for regulatory purposes under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It is important for investors to review the accompanying handout (Exhibit 99.1) and consider the forward-looking statements within the context of the risks and uncertainties detailed in CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy Company's previous SEC filings, including their Form 10-K and 10-Q reports.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy Corporation is holding investor meetings from September 23-26, 2013.
  • 2A handout for these investor meetings is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K.
  • 3The filing is primarily a disclosure of upcoming events and furnished information.
  • 4Information furnished is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, as detailed in prior SEC filings.
  • 6Investors are directed to review the company's 10-K and 10-Q filings for a comprehensive understanding of risks and forward-looking statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors about upcoming meetings between CMS Energy management and investors scheduled for September 23-26, 2013, and to furnish a handout (Exhibit 99.1) prepared for these meetings.

The detailed information discussed at the investor meetings is provided in the CMS Energy handout, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for the most current information shared.

No, in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this filing, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same regulatory liability as officially filed information.

The filing explicitly states that forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Investors should read these statements in conjunction with the "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION" and "RISK FACTORS" sections of CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy Company's latest Form 10-K and 10-Q filings for a comprehensive understanding of potential factors that could cause actual results to differ materially.