Summary
DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed an 8-K on September 27, 2016, primarily to furnish a slide presentation for investor meetings scheduled for September 28, 2016. This presentation, which is included as Exhibit 99.1, is intended to provide a business update and discuss the company's financial outlook. A key takeaway for investors is the reaffirmation of DTE Energy's 2016 operating earnings guidance range of $5.09 to $5.35 per share. The filing also acknowledges that the company's reported financial results may exclude certain items that impact operating earnings. While reconciliations to reported earnings guidance are not provided due to the unpredictable nature of these items, investors should be aware that these fluctuations can significantly affect reported earnings. The information furnished in this 8-K, including the presentation, is not considered 'filed' for regulatory purposes but is made available to investors.
Key Highlights
- 1DTE Energy reaffirms its 2016 operating earnings guidance range of $5.09 - $5.35 per share.
- 2A slide presentation (Exhibit 99.1) was furnished to investors for meetings on September 28, 2016.
- 3The presentation provides a business update and discusses the company's financial outlook.
- 4Certain items impacting reported 2016 results will likely be excluded from operating results.
- 5Reconciliations for excluded items to reported earnings guidance are not provided.
- 6The furnished information is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- 7The company incorporated forward-looking statements by reference to its previous SEC filings.