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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 1, 2014)

Filed August 1, 2014For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. (DTE) has filed an 8-K report on August 1, 2014, to furnish the financial statements of its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended June 30, 2014. These financial statements were made available on DTE Energy's website. It's important for investors to note that this information, filed under Item 2.02, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not automatically subject the company to liabilities under that section, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into future SEC filings unless expressly stated. While the filing itself does not detail specific operational or financial results, it signals the availability of detailed financial data for DTE Gas Company. Investors should consult the referenced financial statements (Exhibit 99.1) for a comprehensive understanding of the subsidiary's performance during the second quarter of 2014. The report also includes a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer, directing investors to review DTE Energy's 10-K and 10-Q filings for a more complete understanding of potential risks and uncertainties that could impact future results.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy is furnishing financial statements for its subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended June 30, 2014.
  • 2The financial statements for DTE Gas Company were posted on DTE Energy's website on August 1, 2014.
  • 3The filing clarifies that the information under Item 2.02 is furnished, not 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 4This means the furnished information does not automatically carry the same liability or incorporation-by-reference status as formally filed information.
  • 5Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 for the detailed financial statements of DTE Gas Company.
  • 6The report includes a standard disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements, referencing other DTE Energy filings for risk factors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish the financial statements of DTE Energy's subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, and to inform investors that this information is available on the company's website.

No, this specific filing does not contain detailed financial results or performance data for DTE Energy itself. It only provides notice and furnishes the financial statements for its subsidiary, DTE Gas Company.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, it is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means DTE Energy generally does not face the same level of liability for such furnished information under that specific section, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.

The detailed financial statements for DTE Gas Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, are provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and were also posted on DTE Energy's website (www.dteenergy.com).