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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 20, 2013)

Filed February 20, 2013For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed an 8-K on February 20, 2013, primarily to furnish its earnings release for the year ended December 31, 2012, and related financial information and a slide presentation. While the filing itself doesn't detail the 2012 results, it confirms DTE Energy's reaffirmation of its 2013 operating earnings per share (EPS) guidance. Investors should note that the company provided a range of $3.85-$4.15 for its 2013 operating EPS. The filing also explicitly states that certain items impacting reported results may be excluded from operating results for 2013. DTE Energy noted that reconciliations for these exclusions to reported earnings guidance are not provided due to the difficulty in forecasting these fluctuating items. Investors are advised to consult the furnished exhibits (Earnings Release, Financial Information, and Slide Presentation) for the detailed 2012 financial results and any further forward-looking information.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy reaffirms its 2013 operating earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $3.85-$4.15.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves to furnish DTE Energy's earnings release, financial information, and slide presentation dated February 20, 2013.
  • 3The company indicated that certain items impacting reported results may be excluded from operating results in 2013.
  • 4Reconciliations for these excluded items to reported earnings guidance are not provided due to forecasting difficulties.
  • 5The filing incorporates by reference prior SEC reports for a discussion of risks and uncertainties affecting forward-looking statements.
  • 6Detailed 2012 financial results are available in the furnished exhibits, not directly within the 8-K text.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially submit DTE Energy's earnings release for the year ended December 31, 2012, along with accompanying financial information and a slide presentation, to the SEC. It also serves to communicate reaffirmed financial guidance for 2013.

DTE Energy reaffirmed its 2013 operating earnings per share (EPS) guidance to be in the range of $3.85 to $4.15 per share.

No, the company stated that it is likely certain items impacting its reported results will be excluded from operating results. Reconciliations for these exclusions are not provided due to the unpredictable nature and potential significant impact of these items on reported earnings.

The detailed financial results for the year ended December 31, 2012, are contained within the furnished exhibits to this 8-K filing, specifically Exhibits 99.1 (Earnings Release) and 99.2 (Financial Information).