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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Aug 10, 2016)

Filed August 10, 2016For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. filed an 8-K on August 10, 2016, to disclose information presented to investors on August 11, 2016. The primary focus of this filing is the reaffirmation of DTE Energy's 2016 operating earnings guidance, which remains in the range of $4.91 to $5.19 per share. This guidance is important for investors as it sets expectations for the company's financial performance throughout the year. The company also noted that certain items impacting reported earnings will likely be excluded from operating results. While specific reconciliations are not provided due to the unpredictable nature of these items, investors should be aware that these fluctuations can significantly affect reported earnings. The furnished slide presentation, Exhibit 99.1, provides further details on these matters and is available on the company's website.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy reaffirms its 2016 operating earnings guidance range of $4.91 - $5.19 per share.
  • 2The company is meeting with investors on August 11, 2016, to discuss business updates and financial outlook.
  • 3A slide presentation containing the business update is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 4The presentation and filing will be available on DTE Energy's website.
  • 5Certain items impacting reported results may be excluded from operating earnings, with potential for significant fluctuations.
  • 6Reconciliations for these excluded items are not provided due to forecasting difficulties.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose information that DTE Energy presented to investors during meetings on August 11, 2016, including the reaffirmation of its 2016 operating earnings guidance and business updates.

DTE Energy reaffirmed its 2016 operating earnings guidance range of $4.91 to $5.19 per share. This indicates the company's expectations for its financial performance for the remainder of the year.

Not necessarily. DTE Energy indicated that certain items that impact reported results will likely be excluded from operating results. These excluded items can fluctuate significantly and impact reported earnings, so investors should pay attention to the distinction between reported and operating earnings.

The slide presentation from the investor meetings is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and was also made available on DTE Energy's website (www.dteenergy.com) on August 10, 2016.