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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 13, 2008)

Filed August 13, 2008For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed an 8-K on August 13, 2008, primarily to furnish the financial statements of its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. These financial statements were made available on DTE Energy's website. It is important to note that this information is being furnished and not officially "filed" with the SEC under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities. Investors should consult DTE Energy's 2007 Form 10-K and its 2008 Form 10-Q filings for a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial condition and outlook, as this 8-K focuses on subsidiary financial data and includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers.

Key Highlights

  • 1Furnished financial statements for indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for Q2 2008.
  • 2Financial statements were posted to DTE Energy's official website (www.dteenergy.com) on August 13, 2008.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 contains the detailed financial statements of Michigan Consolidated Gas Company.
  • 4The information provided under Item 2.02 is furnished, not filed, and therefore not subject to Section 18 liability.
  • 5Incorporates by reference forward-looking statements from previous 10-K and 10-Q filings.
  • 6DTE Energy expressly disclaims any current intention to update forward-looking statements in this report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish the financial statements for DTE Energy's subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. These statements were also made available on the company's website.

No, the information under Item 2.02 is being 'furnished,' not 'filed,' with the SEC. This means it is not subject to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

This 8-K mainly provides subsidiary financial statements. For a comprehensive understanding of DTE Energy's overall financial condition and performance, investors should refer to DTE Energy's 2007 Form 10-K and its 2008 quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.

Yes, the report contains forward-looking statements. However, DTE Energy explicitly states that it has no current intention to update these statements based on new information or future events, and they should be read in conjunction with previously filed SEC reports.