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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 28, 2011)

Filed July 28, 2011For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. filed an 8-K on July 28, 2011, to furnish its earnings release and related financial information for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. The primary takeaway for investors is the company's reaffirmation of its full-year 2011 operating earnings per share (EPS) guidance, which remains in the range of $3.40 to $3.70. This signals management's confidence in achieving their projected financial performance for the year despite any potential fluctuations in reported earnings. The filing also highlights that the company will likely exclude certain items from its operating results when reporting, a common practice in the utility sector. While reconciliations for these excluded items are not provided due to their unpredictable nature, investors should be aware that these could significantly impact reported earnings and may differ from operating earnings. The furnished exhibits provide detailed financial results and management's discussion of these outcomes.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy reaffirms its 2011 operating EPS guidance of $3.40 - $3.70.
  • 2The filing includes an earnings release, financial information, and a slide presentation dated July 28, 2011.
  • 3The company anticipates excluding certain items from its operating results, which may impact reported earnings.
  • 4Reconciliations for excluded items impacting 2011 reported earnings guidance are not provided due to forecasting difficulties.
  • 5The furnished information is for informational purposes and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, except as expressly stated in future filings.
  • 6The report incorporates by reference forward-looking statements and risk factors discussed in prior SEC filings (2010 10-K and 2011 10-Q).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main financial news is that DTE Energy reaffirmed its full-year 2011 operating earnings per share guidance of $3.40 to $3.70, indicating confidence in its financial targets for the year.

Not necessarily. The company stated that it is likely certain items impacting reported results will be excluded from operating results. These excluded items can fluctuate and significantly affect reported earnings, so investors should pay attention to both operating and reported figures, and understand the nature of any exclusions.

The detailed financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, along with management's discussion, are available in the furnished exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Release), Exhibit 99.2 (Financial Information), and Exhibit 99.3 (Slide Presentation).

The information furnished in this 8-K, including the attached exhibits, is generally not considered 'filed' with the SEC for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company has less liability for misstatements or omissions in this specific furnished information, as opposed to formally 'filed' documents, unless it is expressly incorporated by reference into a future filing.