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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Feb 6, 2012)

Filed February 6, 2012For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from DTE Energy Company, dated February 6, 2012, primarily serves to inform investors about upcoming participation in the Credit Suisse Energy Summit. The company is furnishing a slide presentation, available as Exhibit 99.1, which will be used during meetings with investors on February 6-7, 2012, in Vail, Colorado. This presentation is expected to contain information relevant to the company's current operational status, financial outlook, and strategic initiatives. Investors should note that the information provided in this report and its exhibits is for informational purposes and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor is it incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated. The filing also includes a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer, directing readers to consult DTE Energy's 10-K and 10-Q filings for a comprehensive understanding of risks and uncertainties that could impact actual results.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy Company is participating in the Credit Suisse Energy Summit on February 6-7, 2012.
  • 2A slide presentation (Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished to investors in connection with the summit.
  • 3The presentation will be available on DTE Energy's website (www.dteenergy.com) starting February 6, 2012.
  • 4The filing includes a cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements, referencing prior SEC filings for detailed risk factors.
  • 5Information presented is furnished under Regulation FD and not deemed "filed" for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6The filing also covers The Detroit Edison Company, a subsidiary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to inform investors that DTE Energy Company is attending the Credit Suisse Energy Summit and to provide access to the presentation materials they will be using for investor meetings. This ensures broad and simultaneous dissemination of information under Regulation FD.

The slide presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and was made available on DTE Energy's official website, www.dteenergy.com, starting on February 6, 2012.

The information provided in this report, including the furnished exhibit, is not considered "filed" with the SEC for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means that the company and its officers are generally not subject to liability for misstatements or omissions in this particular filing, although other SEC filings might be subject to these provisions.

Investors should be aware that the presentation and related discussions may contain forward-looking statements. The filing directs investors to review the 'Forward-Looking Statements' sections in DTE Energy's and The Detroit Edison Company's 2010 Form 10-K and 2011 Form 10-Q filings, as well as other SEC reports, for a detailed understanding of the assumptions, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.