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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 7, 2012)

Filed November 7, 2012For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

This 8-K filing by DTE Energy Company (DTE) on November 7, 2012, primarily serves to furnish financial statements for its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. These financial statements are made available on DTE Energy's website and are incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should note that, as per General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and therefore does not carry the same liability implications. The filing also includes a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer, directing readers to consult DTE Energy's 2011 Form 10-K and 2012 Forms 10-Q for a comprehensive understanding of potential risks and uncertainties that could affect the company's actual results. Investors should review the provided subsidiary financial statements to gain insights into the performance of this specific segment of DTE Energy's operations during the third quarter of 2012.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy is furnishing financial statements for its subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for Q3 2012.
  • 2The financial statements for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company are available on DTE Energy's website (dteenergy.com).
  • 3The financial statements are included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
  • 4Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed "filed" for Section 18 liability purposes.
  • 5The filing directs investors to existing 10-K and 10-Q filings for comprehensive risk and forward-looking statement details.
  • 6This report does not include new operational or financial results for DTE Energy as a whole, but rather for a specific subsidiary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish the financial statements for DTE Energy's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. These statements are made available to the public via the company's website and as an exhibit to this filing.

No, according to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information provided under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) 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.

The financial statements for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and are also available on DTE Energy's website at www.dteenergy.com.

No, this filing specifically provides financial statements for the subsidiary Michigan Consolidated Gas Company. It does not present updated consolidated financial results or operational highlights for DTE Energy Company as a whole. For broader company performance and risk factors, investors should refer to DTE Energy's previously filed 10-K and 10-Q reports.