8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 6, 2016)

Filed September 6, 2016For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. filed an 8-K on September 6, 2016, to disclose information presented to investors during meetings on September 7-8, 2016. A key takeaway for investors is the reaffirmation of DTE Energy's 2016 operating earnings per share guidance, which remains in the range of $4.91 to $5.19. This guidance is provided on an "operating earnings" basis, which may exclude certain items impacting reported results. The company noted that reconciliations between operating earnings and reported earnings for 2016 are not provided due to the unpredictable nature of items that might be excluded. Investors should be aware that these excluded items can fluctuate significantly and have a material impact on reported earnings. The furnished slide presentation (Exhibit 99.1) contains further details on these business updates and forward-looking statements.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy reaffirms its 2016 operating earnings guidance of $4.91 - $5.19 per share.
  • 2The company is providing updated business information to investors through a slide presentation.
  • 3The information is being shared in meetings with investors on September 7-8, 2016.
  • 4The 2016 guidance is based on 'operating earnings', which may exclude certain items.
  • 5Reconciliations between operating and reported earnings for 2016 are not provided due to uncertainty of excluded items.
  • 6The furnished slide presentation (Exhibit 99.1) is available on the company's website.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose information that DTE Energy presented to investors during meetings held on September 7-8, 2016. This includes reaffirming financial guidance and providing business updates via a slide presentation.

No, DTE Energy has reaffirmed its 2016 operating earnings guidance range of $4.91 to $5.19 per share. This indicates the company's confidence in achieving its previously stated financial targets for the year.

'Operating earnings' refers to a non-GAAP financial measure that may exclude certain items from reported earnings. These excluded items are typically volatile and unpredictable, and their exclusion provides a clearer view of the company's core operational performance. However, investors should note that these excluded items can significantly impact reported earnings.

More details can be found in the slide presentation furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. This presentation is also available on DTE Energy's website, www.dteenergy.com, starting September 6, 2016.