8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jun 2, 2014)

Filed June 2, 2014For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed an 8-K on June 2, 2014, primarily to disclose information presented to investors during a meeting held on the same day. The filing includes a handout (Exhibit 99.1) that contains details discussed with investors, although the specific content of this handout is not provided within the 8-K text itself. This type of filing, under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01), is typical for companies engaging with the investment community to share updates or provide context on their business and prospects.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy Corporation filed an 8-K on June 2, 2014, for a Regulation FD Disclosure.
  • 2The purpose of the filing was to furnish a handout used in an investor meeting on June 2, 2014.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1, the investor handout, is a key component of this filing.
  • 4The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting liabilities.
  • 5The filing also covers Consumers Energy Company, a subsidiary of CMS Energy.
  • 6Thomas J. Webb, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report for both entities.
  • 7This 8-K serves as a mechanism for CMS Energy to communicate with its stakeholders and the market.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing by CMS Energy Corporation is to disclose information presented to investors during a meeting on June 2, 2014, through a furnished handout (Exhibit 99.1), in compliance with Regulation FD.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain specific financial or operational details. It only announces that a handout was used in an investor meeting and provides that handout as an exhibit. To understand the details, one would need to review Exhibit 99.1, which is not included in the provided text.

The 'Regulation FD Disclosure' designation means that the company is providing material non-public information to investors in a way that is accessible to the public, preventing selective disclosure. However, it also means the information furnished is generally not deemed 'filed' and does not subject the company to liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The filing mentions CMS Energy Corporation (the parent company) and its subsidiary, Consumers Energy Company. Both entities are incorporated in Michigan and share the same corporate address and telephone number.