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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 29, 2009)

Filed April 29, 2009For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed this Form 8-K on April 29, 2009, primarily to furnish its earnings release for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. This filing serves as a notification to investors and the market about the company's financial performance during the quarter. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial data, it incorporates by reference the full earnings release, which would provide the specific results, operational highlights, and management's commentary on the period. Investors should refer to the attached Exhibit 99.1, the earnings release dated April 29, 2009, for comprehensive details on DTE Energy's financial condition and results of operations for the first quarter of 2009. The filing also includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers, directing readers to consult prior SEC filings for a discussion of risks and uncertainties that could impact future results.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy filed a Form 8-K on April 29, 2009, to report on its financial condition and results of operations.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing was to furnish the company's earnings release for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.
  • 3The earnings release, dated April 29, 2009, is included as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.
  • 4This filing does not contain the detailed financial results within the 8-K itself; investors must consult the referenced earnings release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 5The report emphasizes that information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for certain sections of securities law, limiting liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6Forward-looking statements are discussed, with investors advised to refer to previous SEC filings (2008 10-K and others) for a comprehensive understanding of potential risks and uncertainties.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing by DTE Energy on April 29, 2009, is to officially submit and announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, through its accompanying earnings release (Exhibit 99.1).

The detailed financial results are not presented directly within the 8-K filing itself. Investors need to refer to Exhibit 99.1, which is the earnings release dated April 29, 2009, furnished as part of this report.

This specific 8-K filing does not introduce new risk factors. Instead, it directs investors to review DTE Energy's previous SEC filings, such as its 2008 Form 10-K and other reports, for a thorough understanding of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements.

According to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished in this report, including the earnings release, is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, unless specifically stated otherwise in a future filing.