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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 30, 2014)

Filed October 30, 2014For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed an 8-K on October 30, 2014, primarily to furnish the financial statements of its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. These financial statements were made available on DTE Energy's website on October 29, 2014. Investors should note that this information, as per 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, meaning it does not carry the same liabilities as formally filed information. However, it does provide an update on the subsidiary's financial performance during the recent quarter. While this filing does not contain DTE Energy's consolidated results, the furnished financial statements for DTE Gas Company offer insight into the performance of a significant operating segment. Investors are advised to consult DTE Energy's main SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q) for a comprehensive view and to consider the incorporated "Forward-Looking Statements" sections for a better understanding of potential risks and uncertainties affecting the company's future performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy is furnishing the financial statements of its subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended September 30, 2014.
  • 2The DTE Gas Company financial statements were posted on DTE Energy's website prior to the 8-K filing.
  • 3Information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K is not considered "filed" and does not subject the company to Section 18 liabilities.
  • 4This filing does not include DTE Energy's consolidated financial results, only those of its subsidiary DTE Gas Company.
  • 5Exhibit 99.1 contains the detailed financial statements for DTE Gas Company.
  • 6The filing references forward-looking statements and advises investors to review them in conjunction with other DTE Energy SEC filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish the financial statements of DTE Energy's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. This information was also made available on the company's website.

No, this filing specifically provides the financial statements for DTE Gas Company, not the consolidated financial results for DTE Energy as a whole. Investors should refer to DTE Energy's other SEC filings for consolidated performance data.

According to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished under Item 2.02, including the subsidiary's financial statements, is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed information.

The detailed financial statements for DTE Gas Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, are included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.