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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 23, 2009)

Filed February 23, 2009For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. filed an 8-K on February 23, 2009, to furnish its earnings release for the year ended December 31, 2008. This filing primarily serves as a notification mechanism, referencing exhibits containing the company's financial results and related commentary. Investors should consult the referenced Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for detailed financial performance and operational updates for the 2008 fiscal year. The report emphasizes that the information furnished, including the exhibits, is not considered '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 unless explicitly incorporated into other SEC filings. Investors are directed to review DTE Energy's 10-K and 10-Q filings for a comprehensive understanding of risks and forward-looking statements.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy Co. (DTE) filed an 8-K on February 23, 2009, to announce its 2008 year-end financial results.
  • 2The core of the filing consists of furnished Exhibits 99.1 (Earnings Release) and 99.2 (Financial Information).
  • 3Investors need to refer to the attached exhibits for specific financial and operational details for the year ended December 31, 2008.
  • 4The filing includes standard forward-looking statements disclaimers, directing readers to consult 10-K and 10-Q reports for a full understanding of risks.
  • 5The information furnished in this 8-K is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting its liability implications.
  • 6The report is signed by N.A. Khouri, Vice President and Treasurer for both DTE Energy Company and The Detroit Edison Company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally notify the SEC and investors about DTE Energy's financial results for the year ended December 31, 2008, by furnishing the company's earnings release and related financial information as exhibits.

The actual financial results and analysis are contained within Exhibits 99.1 (Earnings Release) and 99.2 (Financial Information Distributed for Media and Investor Relations Communications), which are incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information furnished, including the exhibits, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it generally does not carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed documents, unless it is expressly incorporated into other SEC filings.

The filing directs investors to consult the 'Forward-Looking Statements' sections in DTE Energy's and Detroit Edison's 2007 Forms 10-K and their 2008 quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other SEC reports filed by the companies, for a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially.