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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 10, 2009)

Filed November 10, 2009For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by DTE Energy Company, dated November 10, 2009, primarily serves to furnish financial statements for its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009. These financial statements were made available on DTE Energy's website and are included as an exhibit to this filing. The company notes that this information, furnished under Item 2.02, is not considered 'filed' for regulatory purposes and does not automatically incorporate by reference into other SEC filings, unless explicitly stated. Investors should note that this report does not contain new operational updates or significant financial performance metrics for DTE Energy itself. Instead, it focuses on providing detailed financial information for a specific subsidiary. The company directs readers to consult its previously filed 2008 Form 10-K and subsequent 2009 quarterly reports for a comprehensive understanding of its overall financial condition and forward-looking statements, emphasizing that actual results may differ due to various risks and uncertainties.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy is furnishing financial statements for its subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.
  • 2The financial statements for the subsidiary were posted on DTE Energy's website on November 10, 2009.
  • 3This filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) of Form 8-K.
  • 4The furnished information under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The filing incorporates the subsidiary's financial statements by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 6DTE Energy refers investors to its 2008 Form 10-K and 2009 Form 10-Qs for comprehensive financial details and forward-looking statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish the financial statements of DTE Energy's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. These statements were also made available on the company's website.

No, this filing does not provide new financial results or operational updates for DTE Energy Company as a whole. It specifically focuses on the financial statements of its subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company.

Information furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K is generally not subject to the same liability provisions as information that is formally 'filed' with the SEC. This means that, for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, it is not deemed 'filed' and does not automatically become part of other SEC registration statements unless explicitly incorporated.

DTE Energy directs investors to consult its 2008 Form 10-K and its subsequent 2009 quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for a more complete understanding of its financial condition, results of operations, and important factors that could affect future performance.