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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Dec 12, 2016)

Filed December 12, 2016For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. (DTE) has filed an 8-K to disclose information regarding a Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) order related to its subsidiary, DTE Gas Company. The company is providing a summary and discussion of this MPSC order on its website, which is a key event for investors to monitor as it pertains to rate adjustments for DTE Gas. This filing also serves to reaffirm DTE Energy's previously issued 2017 operating earnings guidance range of $5.15 to $5.46 per share. While the company is providing guidance for 2017 operating earnings, it also notes that certain items impacting reported results will be excluded. Reconciliations for these excluded items are not provided due to the difficulty in forecasting their precise impact. Investors should be aware that these adjustments can significantly influence reported earnings, and the specific details of these exclusions will be crucial for a complete understanding of the company's financial performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy is providing a summary and discussion of a MPSC order concerning DTE Gas Company's rate case.
  • 2The company reaffirms its 2017 early outlook operating earnings guidance range of $5.15 - $5.46 per share.
  • 3The MPSC order was issued on December 9, 2016, with details to be available on the DTE Energy website.
  • 4DTE Gas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DTE Energy.
  • 5The filing emphasizes that certain items will be excluded from 2017 operating results, with no reconciliation provided due to forecasting difficulties.
  • 6These excluded items may significantly impact reported earnings and fluctuate period-to-period.
  • 7The information provided under Item 7.01 is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors about a Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) order related to DTE Gas Company's rate case and to reaffirm DTE Energy's 2017 operating earnings guidance.

DTE Energy has reaffirmed its 2017 early outlook operating earnings guidance range of $5.15 to $5.46 per share.

No, the company has stated that certain items impacting 2017 reported results will be excluded from operating results. Reconciliations for these exclusions are not provided due to the difficulty in reliably forecasting their specific impact.

A summary and discussion of the MPSC order will be posted on the DTE Energy website at www.dteenergy.com on December 12, 2016. The full text of the order is also available on the MPSC's website.