8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jun 6, 2014)

Filed June 6, 2014For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed an 8-K on June 6, 2014, to announce that its management would be meeting with investors from June 9-12, 2014. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a handout (Exhibit 99.1) that will be used during these investor meetings. This handout likely contains updated information regarding the company's business, financial performance, and strategic outlook. Investors should note that this filing is primarily for informational purposes under Regulation FD and the provided information is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Therefore, while the handout may offer insights into management's current messaging, it does not represent new material financial events or restatements. Interested parties should review Exhibit 99.1 for details on the company's current presentation to investors.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy Corporation is holding investor meetings from June 9-12, 2014.
  • 2An informational handout (Exhibit 99.1) used in these meetings is being furnished with this 8-K filing.
  • 3The filing serves as a disclosure under Regulation FD, making management's communications available to the public.
  • 4The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 liability.
  • 5The document provides an avenue for investors to access current company information presented by management.
  • 6Thomas J. Webb, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the filing for both CMS Energy Corporation and Consumers Energy Company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish a handout (Exhibit 99.1) that CMS Energy Corporation's management will use during their investor meetings held from June 9-12, 2014. This makes the information presented to investors publicly available under Regulation FD.

No, this 8-K filing does not report any new material financial results or specific business events. It is primarily a disclosure mechanism to share the information presented in the investor handout, which is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The information CMS Energy is presenting to investors is contained in Exhibit 99.1, which is furnished as part of this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for details on the company's current communications.

Consumers Energy Company is also listed as a registrant in this filing and shares the same address and CFO as CMS Energy Corporation. It is likely a subsidiary of CMS Energy Corporation, as is common for utility holding companies.