8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 30, 2019)

Filed October 30, 2019For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. (DTE) filed an 8-K on October 30, 2019, primarily to furnish the financial statements of its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, DTE Gas Company, for the quarter ended September 30, 2019. These statements were made available on DTE Energy's website. While this filing provides access to the subsidiary's financial performance for the period, it's important for investors to note that this information is furnished, not filed, under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. This means it does not carry the same legal implications as 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless expressly stated. Investors should refer to the full financial statements and DTE Energy's other SEC filings for a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial condition and operating results.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy furnished DTE Gas Company's financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The financial statements of DTE Gas Company were made publicly available on DTE Energy's website on October 30, 2019.
  • 3The information provided is furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
  • 4This filing serves as an update on the financial performance of a key subsidiary, DTE Gas Company.
  • 5Investors are directed to DTE Energy's website and other SEC filings for comprehensive financial information.
  • 6The filing includes a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer, referencing prior SEC filings for detailed risk factors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main 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, 2019. These statements were also posted on DTE Energy's website.

No, this filing specifically pertains to the financial statements of DTE Gas Company, a subsidiary. While it provides insight into a segment of DTE Energy's business, it does not represent the consolidated financial results of DTE Energy itself. Investors should consult DTE Energy's consolidated financial reports for a complete picture.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, it means it's being provided to the SEC for public disclosure but does not carry the same legal liabilities as 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It also generally isn't incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.

The financial statements for DTE Gas Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, are included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and were also posted on DTE Energy's website (www.dteenergy.com).