8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 7, 2013)

Filed May 7, 2013For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. (DTE) filed an 8-K on May 7, 2013, primarily to furnish the financial statements of its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. These financial statements are available on DTE Energy's website and are included as an exhibit to this filing. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not automatically carry the same legal implications regarding liability for misstatements or omissions as a formally filed document. While the filing itself does not contain specific financial performance figures for DTE Energy or its subsidiary in the main body, it serves as a notification of the availability of these detailed financial statements. The report also includes a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer, directing readers to review other SEC filings for a comprehensive understanding of the risks and uncertainties that could impact DTE Energy's future performance. Investors seeking detailed operational and financial insights for DTE Gas Company for the first quarter of 2013 should consult the provided Exhibit 99.1.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy is furnishing the financial statements for its subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.
  • 2The financial statements for DTE Gas Company will be posted on DTE Energy's website (www.dteenergy.com).
  • 3The financial statements are included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 4The information furnished in this 8-K (Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1) is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5This filing does not include specific financial results or commentary on DTE Energy's overall performance in the main body.
  • 6Investors are directed to other SEC filings, including the 2012 Form 10-K and 2013 Form 10-Q, for a discussion of forward-looking statements and material risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally notify the SEC and the public that DTE Energy is furnishing the financial statements for its subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. These statements are made available through the company's website and as an exhibit to this filing.

The financial statements for DTE Gas Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and are also posted on DTE Energy's official website at www.dteenergy.com.

No, this specific 8-K filing primarily focuses on furnishing the financial statements of DTE Gas Company. It does not contain DTE Energy's consolidated Q1 2013 earnings results or detailed operational commentary on the parent company's performance in the main body of the report.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, it means it is being provided to the SEC for informational purposes. Unlike 'filed' information, it is generally not subject to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which pertains to misstatements or omissions in filed documents. However, this information may still be considered in other contexts, and the company still has other disclosure obligations.