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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Aug 13, 2014)

Filed August 13, 2014For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed an 8-K on August 13, 2014, to furnish a slide presentation for investor meetings scheduled for August 14, 2014. The primary purpose of this filing is to reaffirm DTE Energy's 2014 operating earnings per share guidance, which is expected to be in the range of $4.20 to $4.40 per share. The company notes that certain items impacting reported earnings may be excluded from operating results, and reconciliations are not provided due to the unpredictable nature of these fluctuations. Investors should note that this information, including the furnished exhibit, is provided under Regulation FD and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference into any other SEC filings unless expressly stated. The filing also directs readers to consult DTE Energy's previously filed 10-K and 10-Q reports for a comprehensive understanding of the risks and uncertainties associated with their forward-looking statements.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy reaffirms its 2014 operating earnings per share guidance of $4.20-$4.40.
  • 2A slide presentation for investor meetings held on August 14, 2014, was furnished as an exhibit.
  • 3The presentation and filing are subject to Regulation FD disclosure rules.
  • 4Information provided is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5Certain items impacting reported earnings may be excluded from operating results for 2014.
  • 6Reconciliations of operating earnings guidance to reported earnings guidance are not provided.
  • 7Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, with no current intention to update them.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish a slide presentation used in investor meetings on August 14, 2014, and to reaffirm DTE Energy's 2014 operating earnings per share guidance.

DTE Energy reaffirms its 2014 operating earnings per share guidance to be in the range of $4.20 to $4.40.

The company states that certain items impacting reported results may be excluded from operating results, but reconciliations to reported earnings guidance are not provided because a reliable forecast of specific line items is not possible due to their potential for significant fluctuation.

The information furnished in this 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is subject to Regulation FD and is not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless expressly stated. Investors should refer to DTE Energy's 10-K and 10-Q filings for a comprehensive view of financial statements and risks.