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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Apr 4, 2016)

Filed April 4, 2016For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. filed an 8-K on April 4, 2016, to furnish an investor presentation for meetings scheduled on April 5-6, 2016. The primary purpose of this filing was to provide investors with updated information and reaffirm the company's financial outlook. Notably, DTE Energy reiterated its previously issued 2016 operating earnings guidance range of $4.80 to $5.05 per share. The furnished slide presentation, available as Exhibit 99.1, is expected to contain further details on the company's business and performance. Investors should note that the information provided in this 8-K, including the exhibit, is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same liabilities as formally filed information. The company also cautions that the report contains forward-looking statements subject to various risks and uncertainties.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy reaffirms its 2016 operating earnings guidance range of $4.80 - $5.05 per share.
  • 2The company is hosting investor meetings on April 5-6, 2016.
  • 3A slide presentation and business update (Exhibit 99.1) are furnished with the 8-K filing.
  • 4The furnished information is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The filing includes standard forward-looking statements disclaimers regarding risks and uncertainties.
  • 6The presentation materials will be available on DTE Energy's website.
  • 7This 8-K serves as a mechanism to provide updated information to investors ahead of scheduled meetings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish investors with a slide presentation and business update for meetings scheduled on April 5-6, 2016, and to reaffirm the company's 2016 operating earnings guidance.

No, DTE Energy reaffirmed its previously issued 2016 operating earnings guidance range of $4.80 to $5.05 per share. No changes or updates to this guidance were announced in this filing.

The slide presentation and business update are provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and were also made available on DTE Energy's website (www.dteenergy.com) on April 4, 2016.

When information is "furnished" as opposed to "filed" under an 8-K, it means it is being provided to the SEC for informational purposes, but it is not subject to the same legal liabilities as information that is formally "filed," particularly concerning Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It also generally means it won't be automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless expressly stated.