8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 31, 2018)

Filed October 31, 2018For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed an 8-K on October 31, 2018, primarily to furnish financial statements for its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. These financial statements were made available on DTE Energy's website. Investors should note that the information furnished under Item 2.02 of this report, including the subsidiary's financial statements, is not considered "filed" with the SEC and therefore does not subject DTE Energy to liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings. The filing also includes a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer, urging readers to consult DTE Energy's other SEC filings, such as its 2017 10-K and 2018 10-Q reports, for a comprehensive understanding of risks and uncertainties that could affect actual results. The company explicitly states no intention to update these forward-looking statements based on new information or future events.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy furnished financial statements for its subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for Q3 2018.
  • 2The financial statements were posted to DTE Energy's website on October 31, 2018.
  • 3Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed "filed" with the SEC for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 4The furnished information is not automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless expressly stated.
  • 5The report includes a standard disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements.
  • 6Investors are directed to other DTE Energy SEC filings for a complete risk assessment and factors that could impact financial performance.

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, 2018. These statements were made available on DTE Energy's corporate website.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02, including the subsidiary's financial statements, is not deemed 'filed' with the SEC. This means it does not subject DTE Energy to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically stated in those filings.

The filing directs investors to consult DTE Energy's other SEC reports, specifically the 'Forward-Looking Statements' section in its 2017 Form 10-K and its 2018 Forms 10-Q, as well as other SEC filings. These documents contain important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements.

According to the filing, DTE Energy expressly disclaims any current intention to update any forward-looking statements contained in this report as a result of new information or future events or developments.