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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 29, 2010)

Filed July 29, 2010For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed an 8-K on July 29, 2010, primarily to furnish its earnings release for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. While specific financial results are not detailed within the 8-K text itself, the filing indicates that investors should refer to Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for detailed financial performance and operational updates. This includes information pertaining to both DTE Energy and its subsidiary, Detroit Edison. Additionally, the report highlights a significant regulatory event: on July 27, 2010, DTE Energy's wholly-owned subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (MichCon), filed a general rate case with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). The company has also posted a summary and discussion of this filing on its website, directing investors to this resource for further information on the rate case's potential impact.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy furnished its Q2 2010 earnings release and related financial information via this 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference the earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) and financial information (Exhibit 99.2) for detailed Q2 2010 results.
  • 3Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (MichCon), a DTE Energy subsidiary, filed a general rate case with the MPSC on July 27, 2010.
  • 4A summary and discussion of the MichCon rate case filing are available on the DTE Energy website (Exhibit 99.3).
  • 5The 8-K includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers, referencing other SEC filings for a discussion of risks and uncertainties.
  • 6This filing is a combined report for DTE Energy and Detroit Edison, with information relating to each registrant filed on its own behalf.
  • 7The furnished information is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing itself does not provide the specific financial results. Investors are directed to refer to Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Financial Information) furnished with this report for detailed financial performance data for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.

MichCon, a subsidiary of DTE Energy, filed a general rate case with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) on July 27, 2010. This type of filing typically seeks to adjust the rates charged to customers for gas services, which can impact the subsidiary's revenue and profitability, and consequently, DTE Energy's consolidated results. Investors should review the summary of the filing provided by DTE Energy for more details.

The 8-K filing states that forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. For a comprehensive discussion of these factors, investors should consult the 'Forward-Looking Statements' sections in DTE Energy's and Detroit Edison's 2009 Form 10-K and their respective 2010 Forms 10-Q, as well as other SEC reports filed by the companies.

According to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), including the exhibits, shall not be deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, unless expressly stated otherwise in such a filing.