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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 2, 2016)

Filed November 2, 2016For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed an 8-K on November 2, 2016, to furnish financial statements for its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. These financial statements were made available on DTE Energy's website and incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1 to this filing. Investors should note that this information is furnished, not filed, under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, meaning it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 unless expressly incorporated into a separate filing. The filing also includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers, directing investors to consult DTE Energy's 10-K and 10-Q filings for a comprehensive understanding of risks and uncertainties that could materially affect actual results. While the specific financial performance details of DTE Gas Company for the quarter are not detailed within the 8-K text itself, the furnishing of these statements indicates a routine update for investors regarding subsidiary financial health and operational performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy furnished financial statements for its subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended September 30, 2016.
  • 2The financial statements are available as Exhibit 99.1 and were posted on DTE Energy's website.
  • 3Information is furnished under Item 2.02, not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability, unless expressly incorporated.
  • 4The filing serves as a mechanism to provide updated subsidiary financial information to investors.
  • 5Investors are directed to review DTE Energy's 10-K and 10-Q filings for comprehensive risk factors.
  • 6The report includes a standard disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements and the company's intent not to update them.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish the financial statements of DTE Energy's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. This provides investors with an update on the subsidiary's financial condition and results of operations.

No, under General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished under Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, unless expressly incorporated by reference into a separate filing.

The specific financial performance details for DTE Gas Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, are contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is the furnished Financial Statements of DTE Gas Company. These can be accessed through the SEC's EDGAR database or DTE Energy's investor relations website where they were posted.

Investors should read the forward-looking statements in conjunction with the 'Forward-Looking Statements' sections in DTE Energy's 2015 Form 10-K and 2016 Forms 10-Q, as well as other SEC reports. These sections detail important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. DTE Energy has also stated it does not intend to update these statements based on new information or future events.