8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 17, 2013)

Filed October 17, 2013For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed an 8-K on October 17, 2013, to furnish a slide presentation for investor meetings. The primary focus of this filing is the reaffirmation of DTE Energy's financial guidance for both the 2013 and 2014 fiscal years. Investors should note that the company is providing guidance on "operating earnings per share," which may exclude certain items that will impact reported earnings. Reconciliations for these exclusions are not provided due to the unpredictable nature of these items. The company reiterated its 2013 operating earnings per share guidance to be in the range of $3.90 to $4.20. Looking ahead, DTE Energy also reaffirmed its initial outlook for 2014 operating earnings per share, projecting a range of $4.12 to $4.42. Investors are advised to consult the full slide presentation (Exhibit 99.1) for further details and context on these financial projections, as well as to consider the company's previously filed SEC reports for a comprehensive understanding of potential risks and uncertainties.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy reaffirms 2013 operating earnings per share guidance of $3.90 - $4.20.
  • 2DTE Energy reaffirms early outlook for 2014 operating earnings per share guidance of $4.12 - $4.42.
  • 3The company is holding investor meetings on October 17, 2013, in Detroit, Michigan.
  • 4A slide presentation detailing financial guidance is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 5The presentation and guidance focus on "operating earnings per share," excluding certain items.
  • 6Reconciliations between operating and reported earnings are not provided due to forecast uncertainty.
  • 7The information furnished is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish a slide presentation for DTE Energy's investor meetings held on October 17, 2013, and to reaffirm the company's operating earnings per share guidance for 2013 and 2014.

DTE Energy reaffirmed its 2013 operating earnings per share guidance to be between $3.90 and $4.20. For 2014, the company reaffirmed its early outlook for operating earnings per share to be between $4.12 and $4.42.

Operating earnings per share typically excludes certain items that may significantly impact reported earnings. DTE Energy notes that reconciliations to reported earnings are not provided because it's not possible to reliably forecast these specific items, which can fluctuate significantly period to period.

The detailed information is contained in the slide presentation furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. This presentation will also be available on DTE Energy's website, www.dteenergy.com, starting October 17, 2013.