Summary
This 8-K filing from DTE Energy Company on March 10, 2017, primarily serves to furnish the audited financial statements for its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. These financial statements were made available on DTE Energy's corporate website. Investors should note that the information provided in this filing, as per General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same liabilities. However, it is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
Key Highlights
- 1DTE Energy furnished audited financial statements for its subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the year ended December 31, 2016.
- 2The financial statements were posted on DTE Energy's official website, www.dteenergy.com.
- 3This filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
- 4Exhibit 99.1 contains the DTE Gas Company's financial statements.
- 5The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting certain legal liabilities.
- 6The filing includes a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer, advising investors to consult other SEC reports for potential risks and uncertainties.
- 7No specific financial results or operational updates for DTE Energy as a whole are detailed within this particular 8-K, beyond the subsidiary's financials.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish the audited financial statements of DTE Energy's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. These statements were made available on DTE Energy's website.
No, this filing primarily focuses on providing the financial statements for DTE Gas Company. While DTE Gas Company is a subsidiary, the report does not detail the consolidated financial results or operational performance of DTE Energy as a whole for the period.
According to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this filing, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it generally does not subject DTE Energy to the liabilities of that section.
The financial statements for DTE Gas Company for the year ended December 31, 2016, are provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and were also posted on DTE Energy's website at www.dteenergy.com.