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

Filed March 8, 2012For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

This 8-K filing from DTE Energy Co. (DTE) on March 8, 2012, primarily serves to furnish investors with materials presented at the Morgan Stanley Utilities Conference. The most significant piece of information for investors is the reaffirmation of DTE Energy's 2012 operating earnings per share guidance, set within the range of $3.65 to $3.95 per share. While the filing includes a slide presentation (Exhibit 99.1), it is important for investors to note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company also notes that certain items impacting reported results will be excluded from operating earnings, and reliable reconciliations for these specific line items are not provided due to their potential for significant fluctuation.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy reaffirmed its 2012 operating earnings per share guidance of $3.65 - $3.95.
  • 2The company is participating in the Morgan Stanley Utilities Conference on March 8-9, 2012.
  • 3A slide presentation used in investor meetings is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The furnished information is not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The company may exclude certain items from its reported 2012 operating earnings.
  • 6Reconciliations for excluded items impacting reported earnings are not provided due to potential volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors about DTE Energy's participation in the Morgan Stanley Utilities Conference and to furnish the slide presentation used during those meetings. It also serves to reaffirm the company's 2012 earnings guidance.

DTE Energy reaffirmed its 2012 operating earnings per share guidance to be in the range of $3.65 to $3.95 per share.

Reconciliations for specific line items that impact reported earnings but are excluded from operating earnings are not provided because it is not possible to provide a reliable forecast. These items can fluctuate significantly and have a material impact on reported earnings.

No, in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.