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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 1, 2018)

Filed August 1, 2018For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. (DTE) filed an 8-K on August 1, 2018, primarily to furnish the financial statements for its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended June 30, 2018. These financial statements were made available on DTE Energy's investor relations website. This filing does not represent new operational results or financial condition updates for DTE Energy itself at the parent company level, but rather provides specific, unaudited financial information for a key subsidiary. Investors should note that this information is being furnished, not filed, under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. Consequently, it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into DTE Energy's other SEC filings. The company also included a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer, directing readers to review their 10-K and 10-Q filings for a comprehensive understanding of risks and uncertainties.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy is furnishing financial statements for its subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended June 30, 2018.
  • 2The subsidiary's financial statements were posted to DTE Energy's website on August 1, 2018.
  • 3This filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 4The provided information for DTE Gas Company is furnished, not filed, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a formal SEC filing for Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5The filing incorporates by reference the standard forward-looking statements disclosures found in DTE Energy's 2017 10-K and 2018 10-Q filings.
  • 6No new material events or operational updates for the parent DTE Energy company are disclosed in this specific 8-K.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish the financial statements for DTE Energy's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended June 30, 2018. These financials were made available on the company's website.

No, the financial results presented are specifically for DTE Gas Company, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary. This filing does not provide updated consolidated financial results for the parent DTE Energy company.

Information furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not subject the company to liabilities under that section, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless expressly stated.

The filing directs investors to review the 'Forward-Looking Statements' section in DTE Energy's 2017 Form 10-K and 2018 Forms 10-Q, as well as other SEC reports. These filings contain more comprehensive information on the company's financial condition and the risks and uncertainties it faces.