8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Feb 22, 2008)

Filed February 22, 2008For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed an 8-K on February 22, 2008, primarily to furnish a slide presentation to the SEC. This presentation, dated February 22, 2008, is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1. The filing explicitly states that the information, including the slide presentation, is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same liability as formally filed documents. Investors should note that this 8-K does not contain new financial statements or detailed operational updates beyond what is presented in the furnished slide deck. The company directs readers to consult its previously filed 10-K and 10-Q reports for comprehensive financial information and risk factors. The included "Forward-Looking Statements" section advises caution and refers to existing disclosures in other SEC filings regarding potential risks and uncertainties that could affect DTE Energy's actual results.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy furnished a slide presentation dated February 22, 2008, as Exhibit 99.1 to its 8-K filing.
  • 2The information in this report, including the slide presentation, is furnished and not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 3The filing incorporates by reference the contents of the slide presentation, but does not provide new financial statements or detailed disclosures within the 8-K itself.
  • 4Investors are directed to review DTE Energy's and Detroit Edison's 2006 Form 10-K and 2007 Form 10-Q filings for comprehensive financial information and risk disclosures.
  • 5The report includes a standard "Forward-Looking Statements" section emphasizing that actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties.
  • 6The company expressly disclaims any intention to update forward-looking statements based on new information or future events.
  • 7The filing was signed by Peter B. Oleksiak, Vice President and Controller for both DTE Energy Company and The Detroit Edison Company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish DTE Energy's slide presentation dated February 22, 2008, to the SEC as Exhibit 99.1. This allows the company to share information with investors and the public in a timely manner.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information provided, including the slide presentation, is "furnished" and not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liability as formally filed documents.

The 8-K directs investors to consult DTE Energy's and Detroit Edison's previously filed 2006 Forms 10-K and their 2007 quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for comprehensive financial data and discussions of important factors that could impact the company's results.

This 8-K filing does not contain new financial statements or detailed operational updates within the report itself. It mainly serves to provide access to the furnished slide presentation. For detailed financial information and risk assessments, investors should refer to the company's other SEC filings as indicated in the report.