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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 10, 2011)

Filed August 10, 2011For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) has filed a Current Report on Form 8-K to furnish financial statements for its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. These financial statements were made available on DTE Energy's website on August 10, 2011, and are included as Exhibit 99.1 to this filing. Investors should note that this information, in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, is furnished and not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same liabilities as formally filed information. The filing also incorporates by reference DTE Energy's existing "Forward-Looking Statements" sections from its 2010 Form 10-K and 2011 Forms 10-Q. Investors are advised to review these sections for a comprehensive understanding of the risks and uncertainties that could impact DTE Energy's actual results. The company explicitly states it has no current intention to update these forward-looking statements based on new information or future events.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy is furnishing financial statements for its subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the quarter ending June 30, 2011.
  • 2The furnished financial statements are available on DTE Energy's website and as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3Information provided under Item 2.02 is furnished and not deemed 'filed,' limiting its Section 18 liability.
  • 4The filing incorporates by reference forward-looking statements from previous SEC filings (2010 10-K and 2011 10-Qs).
  • 5Investors are directed to existing disclosures for risks and uncertainties affecting DTE Energy's results.
  • 6DTE Energy has no obligation to update forward-looking statements in this report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 8-K is to furnish the financial statements of DTE Energy's subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. This information was also made available on the company's website.

No, the information provided under Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed information.

This filing directs investors to review the 'Forward-Looking Statements' sections in DTE Energy's 2010 Form 10-K and 2011 Forms 10-Q, which are incorporated by reference. These sections provide important context regarding potential risks and uncertainties that could affect the company's performance.

DTE Energy expressly disclaims any current intention to update any forward-looking statements contained in this report as a result of new information or future events or developments.