8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 5, 2012)

Filed September 5, 2012For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. (DTE) filed an 8-K on September 5, 2012, to disclose information that would be presented at the Barclays 2012 CEO Energy-Power Conference on September 6, 2012. The primary purpose of this filing was to furnish a slide presentation (Exhibit 99.1) made available to investors. Crucially, DTE Energy reaffirmed its previously issued 2012 operating earnings per share guidance range of $3.65 to $3.95. The company also noted that certain items impacting reported results would likely be excluded from operating earnings, but a detailed reconciliation was not provided due to the unpredictable nature of these items. Investors should be aware that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it carries different legal implications regarding liability.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy reaffirmed its 2012 operating earnings per share guidance of $3.65 - $3.95.
  • 2The company will participate in the Barclays 2012 CEO Energy-Power Conference on September 6, 2012.
  • 3A slide presentation (Exhibit 99.1) used in investor meetings is furnished with the 8-K.
  • 4The furnished information is not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5DTE Energy noted that certain items impacting reported results will likely be excluded from operating earnings, without providing detailed reconciliations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide investors with information that DTE Energy will discuss at the Barclays 2012 CEO Energy-Power Conference, specifically a furnished slide presentation (Exhibit 99.1).

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

No, DTE Energy stated that a reconciliation to comparable 2012 reported earnings guidance is not provided because it is not possible to offer a reliable forecast of the specific line items that may be excluded, as they can fluctuate significantly.

The information furnished in this 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not subject the company to the liabilities of that section in the same way as a formally filed document.