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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 30, 2017)

Filed October 30, 2017For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed an 8-K on October 30, 2017, to furnish the financial statements for its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. These financial statements were made available on DTE Energy's website on the same date. Investors should note that this information, as presented under Item 2.02, is furnished and not deemed "filed" with the SEC, meaning it does not carry the same liability implications as a formal filing under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. While the 8-K itself does not contain specific operating results or financial performance figures for DTE Energy or DTE Gas Company, it directs investors to the subsidiary's financial statements for detailed information regarding performance during the third quarter of 2017. Investors are encouraged to review these furnished financial statements, along with DTE Energy's other SEC filings, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial condition and results of operations, considering the disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy furnished financial statements for its subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended September 30, 2017.
  • 2The financial statements were posted on DTE Energy's website on October 30, 2017.
  • 3The information is provided under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and is considered furnished, not filed.
  • 4This means the information is not subject to the same liabilities as a formal SEC filing under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5The filing incorporates by reference the company's Forward-Looking Statements section from its 2016 Form 10-K and 2017 Forms 10-Q.
  • 6Investors are advised to consult other SEC reports for a complete picture of factors that could affect DTE Energy's actual results.
  • 7DTE Energy disclaims any intent to update forward-looking statements based on new information or future events.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary 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, 2017. These statements were made available on the company's website.

No, the information under Item 2.02 in this 8-K, including the furnished financial statements, is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed information.

The actual financial results for DTE Gas Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, are contained within the financial statements furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and were also posted on DTE Energy's website.

This specific filing primarily focuses on furnishing the subsidiary's financial statements. For a comprehensive understanding of DTE Energy's overall financial performance and condition, investors should refer to DTE Energy's official SEC filings, including its 10-Q and 10-K reports, which contain detailed financial information and risk factors.