8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jul 28, 2017)

Filed July 28, 2017For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed an 8-K on July 28, 2017, primarily to announce a webcast event to discuss its 2017 second quarter results and provide a business and financial outlook. This webcast, scheduled for the same day as the filing, offered investors an opportunity to hear directly from management regarding the company's performance and future prospects. The filing specifically includes the presentation materials (Exhibit 99.1) used during this webcast. It's important for investors to note that, as per Regulation FD disclosure rules, the information furnished in this 8-K, including the presentation, is not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into other filings. CMS Energy also highlighted that it routinely uses its website, particularly the Investor Relations section, as a channel for distributing important information.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy held a webcast on July 28, 2017, to discuss its Q2 2017 financial results and future outlook.
  • 2The company furnished its presentation materials (Exhibit 99.1) used during the webcast with this 8-K filing.
  • 3The filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure, making information available to all investors simultaneously.
  • 4Information furnished in this 8-K is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't carry the same liabilities.
  • 5CMS Energy emphasized the use of its Investor Relations website as a routine channel for distributing important company information.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, Rejji P. Hayes, 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 formally announce and provide access to the presentation materials used in CMS Energy's webcast discussing its second quarter 2017 financial results and business outlook.

The details are available in the CMS Energy presentation dated July 28, 2017, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. The webcast itself was also available on the CMS Energy website.

No, according to the filing, the information provided, including the presentation, is furnished under Regulation FD and is not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it's for informational purposes and not subject to the same liabilities as a formally filed report.

CMS Energy states that it routinely posts important information on its website, specifically highlighting the Investor Relations section (www.cmsenergy.com/investor-relations) as a channel for distribution.