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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 14, 2012)

Filed May 14, 2012For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed an 8-K on May 14, 2012, primarily to furnish the financial statements for its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. These financial statements are accessible on DTE Energy's website and were also filed as an exhibit to this report. Investors should note that, as per General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same liability as formally filed information, nor will it be automatically incorporated into future Securities Act filings unless expressly stated. The report also includes a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer. Investors are advised to consult DTE Energy's 2011 Form 10-K and 2012 Form 10-Q, along with other SEC filings, for a comprehensive understanding of the risks and uncertainties that could impact the company's actual results. DTE Energy does not intend to update these forward-looking statements based on new information or future events.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy furnished financial statements for its subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.
  • 2The financial statements are available on DTE Energy's website and included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 3The information provided is furnished and not "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting liability.
  • 4This furnishing does not automatically incorporate the information into other SEC filings unless expressly stated.
  • 5The report includes a standard forward-looking statements section advising investors to consult other SEC filings for risk factors.
  • 6DTE Energy disclaims any intention to update forward-looking statements in this report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main 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 quarter ended March 31, 2012. These statements are made available to the public and were also filed as an exhibit.

The financial statements for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, are available on DTE Energy's website at www.dteenergy.com and were furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

No, as per General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished in this report under Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not subject to the same liabilities as formally filed information.

Generally, no. Unless DTE Energy expressly states that this information should be incorporated by reference into a specific filing under the Securities Act of 1933, it will not be automatically included in other SEC filings.