8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Nov 7, 2005)

Filed November 7, 2005For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by DTE Energy Company (DTE) primarily serves as a notification of upcoming investor presentations and includes related disclosure materials. On November 3, 2005, DTE Energy announced that its president, Gerard M. Anderson, was scheduled to speak at the Edison Electric Institute's 40th Annual Financial Conference on November 8, 2005. This filing includes the press release announcing this event (Exhibit 99.1) and the slide presentation that will be used during the conference (Exhibit 99.2). Investors should note that the information provided in this report, including the attached exhibits, is furnished under Regulation FD and is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the information is not subject to the liabilities of that section. The company also includes a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer, directing readers to its 2004 Form 10-K and other SEC filings for a discussion of risks and uncertainties that could materially affect actual results.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy announced its president, Gerard M. Anderson, would present at the Edison Electric Institute's 40th Annual Financial Conference.
  • 2The presentation was scheduled to take place on November 8, 2005.
  • 3The filing includes a press release dated November 3, 2005 (Exhibit 99.1) announcing the presentation.
  • 4A slide presentation intended for the conference is included as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 5The information furnished is under Regulation FD and is not deemed "filed" for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act.
  • 6The report incorporates by reference forward-looking statements from prior SEC filings (2004 10-K) and advises caution regarding risks and uncertainties.
  • 7Key registrants include DTE Energy Company, The Detroit Edison Company, and Michigan Consolidated Gas Company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this filing is to disclose information related to an upcoming investor presentation by DTE Energy's president at the Edison Electric Institute's 40th Annual Financial Conference. It includes the press release announcing the event and the slide presentation materials.

The Regulation FD Disclosure indicates that the information provided, including the attached exhibits, is being furnished to the public to prevent selective disclosure of material information. Importantly, it states that this information is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning DTE Energy will not be subject to the liabilities associated with that section for this particular disclosure.

The filing directs investors to consult the 'Forward-Looking Statements' section in DTE Energy's, The Detroit Edison Company's, and Michigan Consolidated Gas Company's 2004 Form 10-K, as well as other SEC reports filed by these entities. These sections discuss important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.

No, the exhibits (Press Release dated November 3, 2005, and Slide Presentation dated November 8, 2005) are furnished under Regulation FD and are not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. They are provided for informational purposes related to the investor conference.