8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 4, 2013)

Filed October 4, 2013For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) has filed an 8-K report on October 4, 2013, primarily to furnish a slide presentation (Exhibit 99.1) intended for investor meetings in Japan from October 7-9, 2013. The key takeaway for investors is the reaffirmation of DTE Energy's financial guidance. The company expects 2013 operating earnings per share to be in the range of $3.90 to $4.20 and has provided an early outlook for 2014 operating earnings per share, guiding between $4.12 and $4.42. It is important for investors to note that the company will be discussing operating earnings, which may exclude certain items impacting reported results. DTE Energy explicitly states that reconciliations for these excluded items are not provided due to the unpredictable nature and potential for significant fluctuations in these specific line items. Investors should consult the furnished slide presentation and other SEC filings for a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial outlook and the factors that could affect its performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy reaffirms 2013 operating earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $3.90-$4.20.
  • 2DTE Energy provides an early outlook for 2014 operating EPS guidance of $4.12-$4.42.
  • 3The company is meeting with investors in Japan from October 7-9, 2013.
  • 4A slide presentation (Exhibit 99.1) used in these meetings is furnished with the filing.
  • 5The presentation and filing focus on 'operating earnings', which may exclude certain items.
  • 6Reconciliations for excluded items impacting reported earnings are not provided.
  • 7The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish a slide presentation (Exhibit 99.1) that DTE Energy will use during investor meetings in Japan. It serves to communicate updated financial guidance and outlook to a broader investor audience.

DTE Energy reaffirms its 2013 operating earnings per share (EPS) guidance to be between $3.90 and $4.20. For 2014, the company has provided an early outlook for operating EPS guidance in the range of $4.12 to $4.42.

DTE Energy uses 'operating earnings,' which are likely to exclude certain items that impact the company's reported GAAP earnings. Reconciliations are not provided because it's not possible to reliably forecast these specific items, which can fluctuate significantly and have a material impact on reported results.

The slide presentation (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished with this 8-K filing and will also be available on DTE Energy's website, www.dteenergy.com, starting October 4, 2013.