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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 25, 2008)

Filed March 25, 2008For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. (DTE) filed an 8-K on March 25, 2008, primarily to furnish the financial statements for its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. These financial statements are incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1. This filing is procedural and does not contain new operational or financial performance updates for DTE Energy itself, but rather provides detailed financial information for a significant subsidiary. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for certain purposes under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The report also includes a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer, directing readers to DTE Energy's 10-K and other SEC filings for a comprehensive discussion of risks and uncertainties that could impact actual results. Therefore, the primary takeaway for investors is the availability of detailed subsidiary financial data, with the understanding that this filing does not represent a current update on DTE Energy's overall financial condition or results of operations.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy is furnishing the 2007 financial statements of its subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company.
  • 2The financial statements for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company for the year ended December 31, 2007, are provided as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3This filing serves as a procedural update to provide subsidiary financial details.
  • 4The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The report references DTE Energy's 2007 Form 10-K and other SEC filings for a complete understanding of risks and forward-looking statements.
  • 6David E. Meador, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish the audited financial statements for DTE Energy's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. These statements are provided as Exhibit 99.1.

No, this filing does not provide updated financial results or operational performance for DTE Energy Company itself. It specifically focuses on the financial statements of its subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company.

The financial statements for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company for the year ended December 31, 2007, are included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing and will also be posted on DTE Energy's website at www.dteenergy.com.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, it generally means it is provided for informational purposes and is not subject to the same liability provisions as 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It also won't be automatically incorporated by reference into other securities filings unless expressly stated.