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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jun 2, 2015)

Filed June 2, 2015For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. filed this 8-K on June 2, 2015, primarily to furnish investors with a slide presentation from meetings held on June 2-3, 2015. The core message for investors is the reaffirmation of DTE Energy's 2015 operating earnings per share (EPS) guidance range of $4.48 to $4.72. This guidance pertains to operating earnings, which may exclude certain items impacting reported results. The company noted that reconciliations for these excluded items are not provided due to the unpredictable nature and potential for significant fluctuations that could impact reported earnings. The filing also serves as a reminder that the information provided, including the furnished slide presentation, is for informational purposes and not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, thus limiting liability. Investors should also be aware of the forward-looking statements disclaimer, which directs them to previously filed SEC reports for a comprehensive understanding of risks and uncertainties that could affect actual results.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy reaffirms its 2015 operating earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $4.48-$4.72.
  • 2A slide presentation, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, details information discussed in investor meetings on June 2-3, 2015.
  • 3The provided guidance is for operating earnings and may exclude certain items that impact reported results.
  • 4Reconciliations between operating earnings guidance and reported earnings guidance are not provided due to the inability to forecast specific fluctuating line items.
  • 5Information furnished in this 8-K is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting liability.
  • 6The company directs investors to previously filed SEC reports for a full understanding of risks and uncertainties affecting forward-looking statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish investors with a slide presentation used during investor meetings held on June 2-3, 2015. It also serves to reaffirm DTE Energy's 2015 operating earnings per share guidance.

DTE Energy reaffirmed its 2015 operating earnings per share (EPS) guidance to be in the range of $4.48 to $4.72.

Reconciliations between operating earnings guidance and reported earnings guidance are not provided because the company cannot reliably forecast specific line items that may be excluded. These items can fluctuate significantly and have a material impact on reported earnings.

This filing primarily serves to reaffirm existing guidance and provide presentation materials. While the company includes a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer, there's no indication of a significant shift in outlook beyond the reaffirmation of 2015 guidance. Investors should consult DTE's previously filed 10-K and 10-Q reports for a comprehensive view of risks and uncertainties.