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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 19, 2013)

Filed March 19, 2013For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. (DTE) filed an 8-K on March 19, 2013, to furnish financial statements for its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the fiscal year and quarter ended December 31, 2012. These statements were made available on DTE Energy's corporate website. Investors should note that, in accordance with SEC guidelines, the information provided in this filing, including the furnished financial statements, is not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to the liabilities of that section, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless expressly stated. This report primarily serves to provide access to the audited financial performance of DTE Gas Company. While specific financial results are not detailed within the 8-K text itself, the filing directs investors to the provided exhibit for this information. The company also reminds readers that this report should be considered alongside their 2012 Form 10-K and other SEC filings for a comprehensive understanding of potential risks and forward-looking statements.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy is furnishing financial statements for its subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2012.
  • 2The financial statements were made available on DTE Energy's website (www.dteenergy.com) on March 19, 2013.
  • 3The filing incorporates the financial statements as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The company emphasizes that this information is not deemed incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.
  • 6Investors are advised to read this report in conjunction with DTE Energy's 2012 Form 10-K and other SEC filings.
  • 7DTE Energy disclaims any current intention to update forward-looking statements in this report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to make the financial statements of DTE Energy's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2012, available to the public and the SEC. These statements were posted on the company's website.

The actual financial results for DTE Gas Company for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2012, are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is furnished as part of this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for detailed financial performance.

No, according to the filing, the information furnished under Item 2.02, including the financial statements, is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not subject to the liabilities of that section, and it will not be automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless DTE Energy expressly states so.

This 8-K filing primarily provides historical financial information for DTE Gas Company. For a complete understanding of DTE Energy's business, risks, and forward-looking statements, investors should consult DTE Energy's 2012 Form 10-K and other SEC filings. DTE Energy also explicitly states it has no current intention to update any forward-looking statements within this particular report.