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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 23, 2004)

Filed September 23, 2004For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by DTE Energy Co. (DTE) on September 23, 2004, primarily serves to announce the issuance of a news release by its subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (MichCon), dated the same day. While the specific content of the news release is not detailed within this 8-K beyond its exhibit reference, the filing implicitly signals a material event or development at the subsidiary level that warrants public disclosure. Investors should note that this filing incorporates by reference forward-looking statements and risk factors previously disclosed in DTE Energy's and MichCon's 2003 Form 10-K and other SEC reports. The primary takeaway for investors is that a significant announcement has been made by MichCon, necessitating this filing. Given the date and the nature of an 8-K, this likely pertains to operational updates, financial performance, strategic initiatives, or regulatory matters relevant to MichCon's business. Investors are advised to seek out and review the referenced MichCon news release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific details regarding the nature and implications of this disclosure. The filing also reiterates DTE Energy's cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements and the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy Co. (DTE) filed an 8-K on September 23, 2004.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to announce a news release from its subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (MichCon), dated September 23, 2004.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 contains the MichCon news release.
  • 4The filing incorporates by reference forward-looking statements and risk factors from prior DTE Energy and MichCon SEC filings (including the 2003 10-K).
  • 5Investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from forward-looking statements due to various risks and uncertainties.
  • 6The specific details of the MichCon news release are not provided within the 8-K itself, requiring investors to consult Exhibit 99.1.
  • 7Signatures indicate authorization by N. A. Khouri, Vice President and Treasurer, for both DTE Energy Company and Michigan Consolidated Gas Company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and file a news release issued by DTE Energy's subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (MichCon), on September 23, 2004. This signals that MichCon has disclosed material information relevant to investors.

The specific details of MichCon's announcement are contained within the news release itself, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for comprehensive information.

Investors should be aware that this filing incorporates by reference forward-looking statements made in previous DTE Energy and MichCon SEC filings. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could materially differ from projections. The company explicitly states it has no current intention to update these statements.

The 8-K filing was signed on behalf of both DTE Energy Company and Michigan Consolidated Gas Company by N. A. Khouri, who holds the position of Vice President and Treasurer for both entities.