8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Apr 2, 2018)

Filed April 2, 2018For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. (DTE) filed an 8-K on April 2, 2018, to disclose information presented to investors during meetings on April 3-4, 2018. The company reaffirmed its previously issued 2018 operating earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $5.57 to $5.99. This guidance is important for investors as it sets expectations for the company's financial performance for the fiscal year. Investors should note that the provided guidance pertains to operating earnings, which likely exclude certain items that may impact reported earnings. DTE Energy stated that reconciliations for these exclusions are not provided due to the difficulty in reliably forecasting specific non-recurring items, mark-to-market adjustments, or discontinued operations, which can significantly fluctuate and affect reported results.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy reaffirms 2018 operating EPS guidance of $5.57-$5.99 per share.
  • 2The disclosure was made via a slide presentation furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 3The presentation and filing are associated with investor meetings held on April 3-4, 2018.
  • 4Guidance is for operating earnings per share, which may exclude certain items impacting reported earnings.
  • 5Reconciliations between operating earnings and reported earnings guidance are not provided.
  • 6Excluded items may include non-recurring items, mark-to-market adjustments, and discontinued operations.
  • 7Information provided is subject to forward-looking statements and associated risks and uncertainties.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish investors with a slide presentation containing information DTE Energy presented during meetings with investors on April 3-4, 2018. This includes reaffirming the company's 2018 operating earnings per share guidance.

DTE Energy reaffirmed its 2018 operating earnings per share guidance to be in the range of $5.57 to $5.99 per share.

Reconciliations to reported earnings are not provided because it is not possible to provide a reliable forecast of specific items that may be excluded from operating earnings. These items, such as future non-recurring items, certain mark-to-market adjustments, and discontinued operations, can fluctuate significantly and impact reported results.

The slide presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and was also available on DTE Energy's website (www.dteenergy.com) on April 2, 2018.