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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 9, 2018)

Filed March 9, 2018For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed an 8-K on March 9, 2018, primarily to furnish the audited financial statements for its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. These financial statements were made available on DTE Energy's investor relations website. Investors should note that this information is being furnished and not formally filed with the SEC, meaning it's not subject to the same liability provisions under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated. The filing also includes a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer, directing readers to consult DTE's 10-K for a comprehensive discussion of risks and uncertainties that could impact actual results.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy is furnishing DTE Gas Company's 2017 audited financial statements via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The financial statements for DTE Gas Company for the year ended December 31, 2017, are included as an exhibit.
  • 3The information is available on DTE Energy's corporate website.
  • 4This filing is for informational purposes and the furnished information is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The company includes a standard disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements, referencing its 2017 Form 10-K for further details on risks and uncertainties.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary 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 year ended December 31, 2017. This information was also posted to DTE Energy's investor website.

No, according to 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. Therefore, it does not subject the company to the liabilities of that section, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless expressly stated.

The detailed financial statements for DTE Gas Company for the year ended December 31, 2017, are provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and were also made available on DTE Energy's website at www.dteenergy.com.

The filing includes a disclaimer that it contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties. Investors are advised to read this in conjunction with the 'Forward-Looking Statements' section in DTE Energy's 2017 Form 10-K and other SEC reports for a comprehensive understanding of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially.