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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 13, 2012)

Filed August 13, 2012For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on August 13, 2012, to furnish financial statements for its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. These financial statements were made available on DTE Energy's website and incorporated as an exhibit to the filing. Investors should note that this information, as is customary for such filings, is furnished and not deemed "filed" for certain liability purposes under SEC regulations, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless expressly stated. The primary purpose of this filing is to provide updated financial information for a key subsidiary. While the report itself does not contain extensive operational commentary or performance metrics, investors are directed to consult the subsidiary's financial statements (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed insights into its performance during the second quarter of 2012. DTE Energy also reminds readers that the report contains forward-looking statements and advises them to review risk factors outlined in previous SEC filings for a comprehensive understanding of potential business challenges.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy furnished financial statements for its subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the quarter ended June 30, 2012.
  • 2The financial statements were posted on DTE Energy's investor website on August 13, 2012.
  • 3The financial statements are included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 4The filing clarifies that the furnished information is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5Information is not automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless specifically stated.
  • 6Investors are referred to DTE Energy's 2011 Form 10-K and 2012 Forms 10-Q for a discussion of important factors that could impact actual results.
  • 7DTE 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 June 30, 2012, to the SEC and make them available to investors.

The detailed financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, are provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and were also posted on DTE Energy's website at www.dteenergy.com.

This filing primarily serves to provide subsidiary financial statements. It does not contain extensive commentary on DTE Energy's overall operations or strategy; investors should refer to the subsidiary's financial statements for performance details and other SEC filings for broader company information and risk factors.

No, in accordance with SEC guidelines, the information furnished 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, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other filings, unless expressly stated.