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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Aug 17, 2016)

Filed August 17, 2016For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. (DTE) filed an 8-K on August 17, 2016, to furnish investors with a slide presentation for upcoming meetings on August 18, 2016. The key takeaway for investors is the reaffirmation of DTE Energy's 2016 operating earnings guidance range of $4.91 to $5.19 per share. This guidance is crucial for assessing the company's expected performance for the remainder of the year. The filing also notes that certain items impacting reported earnings will likely be excluded from operating earnings. While reconciliations are not provided due to the unpredictable nature of these items, investors should be aware that these excluded items could significantly affect reported earnings. The company's forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and investors are encouraged to review DTE's other SEC filings for a comprehensive understanding of potential factors that could influence actual results.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy reaffirms its 2016 operating earnings guidance range of $4.91 - $5.19 per share.
  • 2A slide presentation for investor meetings on August 18, 2016, was furnished as an exhibit (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3The presentation and filing are intended to provide business updates to investors.
  • 4Certain items impacting reported results will likely be excluded from operating earnings for 2016.
  • 5Reconciliations for excluded items to reported earnings guidance are not provided due to forecasting difficulty.
  • 6The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor incorporated by reference unless expressly stated.
  • 7Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and investors should consult other SEC filings for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions

DTE Energy reaffirmed its 2016 operating earnings guidance range of $4.91 to $5.19 per share.

A slide presentation from upcoming investor meetings on August 18, 2016, which includes business updates and the reaffirmed earnings guidance, has been furnished to the SEC and will be available on DTE's website.

Certain items that affect reported earnings are expected to be excluded from operating earnings. Reconciliations are not provided because the company cannot reliably forecast these specific line items, which can fluctuate significantly and impact reported earnings.

Investors are advised to read the 'Forward-Looking Statements' section in DTE Energy's and DTE Electric Company's 2015 Form 10-K and 2016 Forms 10-Q, as well as other SEC reports filed by the companies. These documents discuss important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements.