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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 29, 2014)

Filed September 29, 2014For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. (DTE) filed an 8-K on September 29, 2014, to disclose information presented to investors during meetings held on September 29-30, 2014. The primary purpose of this filing was to furnish a slide presentation (Exhibit 99.1) and reiterate the company's previously issued 2014 operating earnings per share (EPS) guidance. Key information for investors includes the reaffirmation of the 2014 operating EPS guidance range of $4.20 to $4.40 per share. Investors should note that the company's definition of 'operating earnings' may exclude certain items that will impact reported results. DTE Energy did not provide reconciliations for these excluded items, citing the unpredictability of their impact on reported earnings. The company also included standard forward-looking statements disclaimers, emphasizing that actual results could differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties.

Key Highlights

  • 1Reaffirmed 2014 operating earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $4.20-$4.40.
  • 2Information was presented via a slide deck furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3Investor meetings took place on September 29-30, 2014.
  • 4Company's 'operating earnings' may exclude certain items impacting reported results.
  • 5Reconciliations for excluded items impacting reported earnings were not provided.
  • 6Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties.
  • 7The filing is furnished under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01) and is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

DTE Energy reaffirmed its 2014 operating earnings per share (EPS) guidance to be in the range of $4.20 to $4.40 per share.

The slide presentation, dated September 29-30, 2014, contains the information DTE Energy presented to investors during meetings and is being furnished with this 8-K filing. It provides details on the company's performance and outlook, including the reaffirmed EPS guidance.

DTE Energy stated that it is not possible to provide a reliable forecast of the specific line items that impact reported results but are excluded from operating results. These items can fluctuate significantly and have a material impact on reported earnings.

No, the information furnished in this 8-K filing, including Exhibit 99.1, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not subject the company to the liabilities of that section and is not automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless expressly stated.