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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Aug 13, 2014)

Filed August 13, 2014For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed a Form 8-K on August 13, 2014, to disclose that its management would be meeting with investors from August 13-15, 2014. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a handout document (Exhibit 99.1) that was used during these investor meetings. This handout likely contains key company information, financial performance updates, and strategic outlooks presented to the investment community. Investors should note that this 8-K filing, specifically the furnished exhibit, is intended for informational purposes and is not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the information is not subject to the same liability as formally filed reports. The document provides insight into what CMS Energy's leadership was communicating to investors regarding the company's business and prospects during that period.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) management engaged in investor meetings from August 13-15, 2014.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes Exhibit 99.1, a handout used during these investor meetings.
  • 3The filing's purpose is to provide information shared with investors, not to report new material events.
  • 4The information furnished is not deemed "filed" for regulatory liability purposes under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act.
  • 5Thomas J. Webb, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report on behalf of both CMS Energy Corporation and Consumers Energy Company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide a copy of the handout (Exhibit 99.1) that CMS Energy Corporation's management used when meeting with investors between August 13-15, 2014. It serves as a disclosure of the information presented during those meetings.

While the specific content of Exhibit 99.1 is not detailed in the 8-K itself, it likely contains information about CMS Energy's financial performance, operational updates, strategic initiatives, and future outlook that was shared with investors during the meetings.

No, the information furnished in this 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is specifically stated as not being "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Therefore, it is not subject to the same liability as other filed reports, and its primary function is informational disclosure to investors.

The 8-K report was signed by Thomas J. Webb, who holds the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for both CMS Energy Corporation and its subsidiary, Consumers Energy Company.