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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 29, 2015)

Filed September 29, 2015For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed a Form 8-K on September 29, 2015, to disclose information related to upcoming investor meetings scheduled from September 30 to October 5, 2015. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish handouts that will be used by CMS Energy management during these meetings with investors. These materials are not considered 'filed' for regulatory purposes but are made available to provide transparency and updates to the investment community. Investors should note that CMS Energy intends to use these handouts to communicate important information and engage with stakeholders. The company also highlights its practice of routinely posting significant updates on its website, specifically within the Investor Relations section, which is considered a primary channel for information dissemination. This filing serves as a notification to the market about these upcoming investor communications and the availability of related materials.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) is holding investor meetings from September 30 to October 5, 2015.
  • 2The purpose of the 8-K filing is to furnish handouts provided to investors during these meetings.
  • 3The furnished materials (Exhibit 99.1) are for informational purposes and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 4CMS Energy utilizes its Investor Relations website as a key channel for distributing important information.
  • 5The filing indicates proactive engagement with the investment community.
  • 6Thomas 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 inform investors that CMS Energy Corporation management will be meeting with investors and to furnish the handout materials (Exhibit 99.1) that will be used during these meetings.

No, in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that section. It also will not be incorporated by reference into any Securities Act filings.

CMS Energy routinely posts important information on its website, and specifically highlights the Investor Relations section (www.cmsenergy.com/investor-relations) as a channel of distribution for updates.

The report was signed by Thomas J. Webb, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, on behalf of both CMS Energy Corporation and its subsidiary, Consumers Energy Company.