Summary
This 8-K filing from DTE Energy Company, dated March 20, 2009, primarily serves to provide information regarding financial results and condition. The most significant item disclosed is Exhibit 99.1, which contains the Consolidated Financial Statements for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (a subsidiary) for the years ending December 31, 2008 and 2007, along with its independent auditors' report. While the filing itself doesn't detail DTE Energy's overall financial results for the period, it directs investors to important subsidiary financial information and incorporates by reference forward-looking statements from its 2008 Form 10-K, highlighting that actual results could differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties.
Key Highlights
- 1Filing includes Consolidated Financial Statements for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company as of December 31, 2008 and 2007.
- 2The report also contains financial data for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company for the three years ended December 31, 2008.
- 3An Independent Auditors’ Report for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company is included.
- 4The filing incorporates by reference DTE Energy's 'Forward-Looking Statements' section from its 2008 Form 10-K.
- 5DTE Energy disclaims any intention to update forward-looking statements based on new information or future events.
- 6The report is signed by Peter B. Oleksiak, Vice President and Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report on DTE Energy's financial condition and operations, specifically by providing the consolidated financial statements and independent auditors' report for its subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company.
No, this filing does not provide DTE Energy's overall financial results for early 2009. It primarily focuses on historical financial statements of its subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, and incorporates by reference forward-looking statements from DTE Energy's previous 10-K filing.
Investors seeking DTE Energy's own financial results would need to refer to other SEC filings, such as their quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) reports, for the specific periods in question. This 8-K is not the primary source for DTE Energy's consolidated results.
Incorporating forward-looking statements by reference means that the risk factors and potential uncertainties disclosed in the 2008 10-K are still considered relevant for evaluating the forward-looking statements made in this 8-K. Investors should review those statements to understand the potential risks that could affect DTE Energy's future performance.