Summary
DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed this 8-K report on February 15, 2008, to disclose that it expects its full-year 2007 operating earnings per share, excluding synthetic fuel, to be at least $2.70. This figure surpasses their prior guidance range of $2.50 to $2.65 per share. The positive performance is attributed to the strength of both the company's utility and non-utility business segments. Investors should note that this information was provided via a press release, which is included as an exhibit to the filing and is furnished under Regulation FD, meaning it is not considered "filed" for purposes of certain sections of the Securities Exchange Act.
Key Highlights
- 1DTE Energy exceeded its 2007 earnings per share guidance.
- 2Full year 2007 operating earnings per share (excluding synthetic fuel) are projected to be at least $2.70.
- 3The previous guidance for 2007 operating earnings per share was $2.50 to $2.65.
- 4Strong performance in both utility and non-utility businesses contributed to the positive results.
- 5The disclosure was made via a press release furnished under Regulation FD.
- 6The press release details 2007 performance and is incorporated by reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce that DTE Energy expects to exceed its previously issued guidance for full-year 2007 operating earnings per share.
DTE Energy's actual or expected 2007 operating earnings per share (excluding synthetic fuel) of at least $2.70 per share significantly exceeded their prior guidance range of $2.50 to $2.65 per share.
The company attributed its strong performance to solid results from both its utility and non-utility business segments.
No, in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and its accompanying exhibits are not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor are they incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless expressly stated.