8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

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

Filed October 29, 2010For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by DTE Energy Company (DTE) on October 29, 2010, primarily serves to furnish the company's earnings release and related financial information for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. Investors should note that this report itself does not contain the detailed financial results but directs them to accompanying exhibits (99.1, 99.2, and 99.3) which include the earnings release, financial information for media and investor relations, and a slide presentation. These exhibits are incorporated by reference and are the primary source of information regarding DTE's operational and financial performance for the period. The filing also includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers, advising investors to consult previous SEC filings for a comprehensive understanding of risks and uncertainties that could affect actual results. The information furnished is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it carries a different legal implication regarding liability compared to formally filed documents.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy furnished its Q3 2010 earnings release and related financial materials on October 29, 2010.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference Exhibits 99.1 (Earnings Release), 99.2 (Financial Information), and 99.3 (Slide Presentation).
  • 3Investors should refer to these exhibits for detailed financial results and operational updates for the quarter ended September 30, 2010.
  • 4The report does not contain the actual financial data but points to supplementary materials.
  • 5Forward-looking statements are discussed, with a recommendation to consult previous SEC filings for risk factors.
  • 6Information furnished under Regulation FD is generally not considered 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes.
  • 7The filing covers both DTE Energy Company and its subsidiary, The Detroit Edison Company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K is to publicly disclose DTE Energy's earnings release and related financial information for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. It officially furnishes these documents to the SEC.

The actual financial results and details for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, are contained within the exhibits furnished with this Form 8-K, specifically Exhibits 99.1 (Earnings Release), 99.2 (Financial Information), and 99.3 (Slide Presentation). These documents are incorporated by reference.

No, this Form 8-K itself does not present new financial data or in-depth analysis. Instead, it serves as a notification and makes available the company's separate earnings release, financial information package, and slide presentation where that data and analysis can be found.

When information is furnished and not 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, it generally means the company is not subject to the same level of liability for that specific information under that section, compared to information that is formally filed. However, it is still considered public information under Regulation FD.