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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 4, 2013)

Filed November 4, 2013For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed an 8-K on November 4, 2013, primarily to furnish financial statements for its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. These financial statements are being made available on DTE Energy's website and are incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing. Investors should note that this information, in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless expressly stated. The filing also includes a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer, emphasizing that actual results could differ materially from those projected due to various risks and uncertainties. Investors are advised to consult DTE Energy's other SEC filings, including its 2012 Form 10-K and 2013 Forms 10-Q, for a comprehensive understanding of these factors.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy is furnishing financial statements for its subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the third quarter of 2013.
  • 2These financial statements were made available on DTE Energy's website on November 4, 2013.
  • 3The financial statements are included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 4Information provided under Item 2.02 is furnished, not "filed," meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5The filing includes a standard cautionary note about forward-looking statements and associated risks.
  • 6Investors are directed to review DTE Energy's 10-K and 10-Q filings for a complete picture of potential risks and uncertainties.
  • 7No new material financial results or operational updates for DTE Energy itself are directly presented in this 8-K, beyond the subsidiary's financial statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide investors with the financial statements of DTE Energy's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. These statements were made available on the company's website.

This filing specifically provides the financial statements for DTE Gas Company, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, not for DTE Energy Company (the parent) directly. Investors should refer to DTE Energy's other filings (like 10-Q/10-K) for consolidated financial information.

When information is "furnished" under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, it means the company is providing the information to the SEC but it is not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This generally limits the liability associated with that specific disclosure, and it's not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.

The filing itself directs investors to consult DTE Energy's 2012 Form 10-K and its 2013 Forms 10-Q, as well as other SEC reports. These documents contain more comprehensive financial details and discussions of important factors that could affect the company's actual results.