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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 14, 2008)

Filed May 14, 2008For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed an 8-K on May 14, 2008, primarily to furnish financial statements for its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. These financial statements were made available on DTE Energy's website and also filed as an exhibit to this report. Investors should note that this information, under Item 2.02, is furnished and not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities as a formally filed document, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless expressly stated. This filing serves as a disclosure mechanism for the subsidiary's quarterly financial performance. Investors seeking detailed operational and financial insights into Michigan Consolidated Gas Company for Q1 2008 should refer to the furnished financial statements (Exhibit 99.1). The report also includes a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer, directing readers to consult DTE Energy's 2007 Form 10-K and its 2008 Form 10-Q for a comprehensive understanding of risks and uncertainties that could affect actual results.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy furnished the financial statements of its subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.
  • 2The financial statements were also posted on DTE Energy's corporate website.
  • 3This 8-K filing is primarily for informational purposes regarding subsidiary performance.
  • 4Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered "filed" for Section 18 liability purposes.
  • 5The report incorporates forward-looking statements and directs investors to other SEC filings for detailed risk factors.
  • 6Exhibit 99.1 contains the specific financial statements of Michigan Consolidated Gas Company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish the financial statements of DTE Energy's subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, and to inform investors that these statements are publicly available on DTE Energy's website and included as an exhibit.

Information furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means DTE Energy is not subject to the liabilities associated with that section for this specific information, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.

The detailed financial statements for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, are available as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing and were also posted on DTE Energy's website (www.dteenergy.com).

No, this 8-K filing does not provide new operational or financial guidance. It solely furnishes subsidiary financial statements and includes standard disclosures regarding forward-looking statements, directing investors to other SEC filings for comprehensive risk and uncertainty information.