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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 20, 2012)

Filed March 20, 2012For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. filed an 8-K on March 20, 2012, primarily to furnish financial statements for its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011. These financial statements were made available on DTE Energy's corporate website concurrently with the filing. The report clarifies that this information is being furnished and not officially "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, thus limiting liability associated with its content unless specifically incorporated into other SEC filings. Investors should note that this 8-K is largely informational and procedural, serving as a mechanism to disseminate subsidiary-level financial data. While the specific financial results of Michigan Consolidated Gas Company are detailed in the furnished exhibit, this 8-K filing itself does not contain new operational or strategic announcements from DTE Energy. Investors are advised to review the referenced exhibit for the detailed financial performance of the subsidiary and to consult DTE Energy's other SEC filings, particularly its 2011 Form 10-K, for a comprehensive understanding of the company's overall financial condition and potential risks, including forward-looking statements.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy Co. furnished financial statements for its subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2011.
  • 2The financial statements were made available on DTE Energy's website (www.dteenergy.com) on March 20, 2012.
  • 3This filing is an 8-K report filed on March 20, 2012.
  • 4The information is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 5The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, containing the aforementioned financial statements.
  • 6Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for certain legal liabilities under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless expressly incorporated into another filing.
  • 7Investors are directed to DTE Energy's 2011 Form 10-K and other SEC reports for a broader view of risks and forward-looking statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish the financial statements of DTE Energy's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011. These statements were made publicly available on DTE Energy's website.

No, this filing primarily contains financial statements for a specific subsidiary (Michigan Consolidated Gas Company) and does not typically include new operational or consolidated financial results for DTE Energy as a whole. Investors should refer to DTE Energy's periodic reports (like the 10-K and 10-Q) for consolidated financial information.

The distinction means that while the information is being disclosed publicly via the SEC filing, it is not subject to the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed'. This is a common disclosure practice for certain types of information, like earnings releases or subsidiary financial statements when provided in this manner.

The detailed financial statements for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2011, are provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and were also posted on DTE Energy's website.