8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (May 20, 2019)

Filed May 20, 2019For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed an 8-K on May 20, 2019, primarily to disclose information presented to investors during meetings on May 21-22, 2019. The company reaffirmed its 2019 operating earnings per share guidance range of $5.97 to $6.33. This guidance excludes certain items that may impact reported results, such as non-recurring items, mark-to-market adjustments, and discontinued operations, for which reconciliations are not provided due to their unpredictable nature. Investors should note that the slide presentation, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, is available on DTE Energy's website and provides further detail on the company's outlook. While the company is reaffirming its guidance, the disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements, which refers to the risks and uncertainties detailed in its 10-K and 10-Q filings, is crucial for understanding potential deviations from these projections.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy reaffirmed its 2019 operating earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $5.97-$6.33.
  • 2The company is holding investor meetings on May 21-22, 2019, to discuss its outlook.
  • 3A slide presentation, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, accompanies this 8-K and is available on DTE's website.
  • 4The disclosed 2019 guidance pertains to 'operating earnings' and excludes certain items.
  • 5Excluded items include non-recurring items, certain mark-to-market adjustments, and discontinued operations.
  • 6Reconciliations between operating earnings and reported earnings guidance are not provided due to forecasting difficulties of excluded items.
  • 7The filing includes standard forward-looking statements disclaimers, referencing risks detailed in prior SEC filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

DTE Energy reaffirmed its 2019 operating earnings per share guidance to be in the range of $5.97 to $6.33.

The guidance provided is for 'operating earnings,' which excludes certain items that may impact the company's reported financial results. These excluded items can fluctuate significantly and may include non-recurring items, certain mark-to-market adjustments, and discontinued operations.

A slide presentation used in investor meetings held on May 21-22, 2019, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is also available on DTE Energy's website (www.dteenergy.com).

Yes, the filing explicitly states that forward-looking statements are subject to various assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. Investors are advised to consult the 'Forward-Looking Statements' section in DTE Energy's 2018 Form 10-K and 2019 Form 10-Q, as well as other SEC reports, for a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from projections.