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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (May 13, 2016)

Filed May 13, 2016For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. (DTE) filed an 8-K on May 13, 2016, to furnish a slide presentation for its upcoming investor meetings at the American Gas Association Financial Forum. The presentation, available online and as an exhibit, provides a business update and reaffirms DTE Energy's 2016 operating earnings per share guidance of $4.80 to $5.05. This guidance is presented on an operating basis, which may exclude certain items impacting reported results. The company notes that reconciliations for these excluded items are not provided due to the unpredictability of their impact on reported earnings. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, nor incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated. The filing also includes forward-looking statements and directs readers to review the "Forward-Looking Statements" sections in DTE's 10-K and 10-Q filings for a comprehensive understanding of potential risks and uncertainties. The webcast of the business update and archived materials will be accessible via DTE's website.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy is participating in the American Gas Association Financial Forum from May 15-17, 2016.
  • 2A slide presentation containing a business update and financial guidance is being furnished with this 8-K.
  • 3DTE Energy reaffirms its 2016 operating earnings per share guidance range of $4.80 to $5.05.
  • 4The guidance provided is for operating earnings per share and may exclude certain items impacting reported earnings.
  • 5Reconciliations for items excluded from operating earnings guidance are not provided due to forecasting uncertainty.
  • 6The presentation and webcast of a business update will be available on DTE Energy's website.
  • 7The filing contains forward-looking statements, and investors are advised to review related risk factors in DTE's 10-K and 10-Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish a slide presentation that DTE Energy will use in investor meetings at the American Gas Association Financial Forum, providing a business update and reaffirming financial guidance.

DTE Energy reaffirms its 2016 operating earnings per share guidance to be in the range of $4.80 to $5.05.

The company states that it is not possible to provide a reliable forecast of specific line items that may be excluded from operating results. These items can fluctuate significantly and have a material impact on reported earnings.

The slide presentation is furnished as an exhibit to this 8-K and will be available on DTE Energy's website (www.dteenergy.com) starting May 13, 2016. The webcast of the business update, including audio and presentation materials, will also be available through a link on their website, with a replay archived afterwards.