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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Mar 22, 2022)

Filed March 22, 2022For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company filed an 8-K on March 22, 2022, primarily to furnish a slide presentation to be used in investor meetings on March 23, 2022. This presentation, and by extension this filing, provides guidance on DTE Energy's 2022 operating earnings. Investors should note that the company often excludes certain items from its operating results which may significantly impact reported earnings. Reconciliations for these excluded items are not provided due to the unpredictable nature and potential volatility of future non-recurring items, mark-to-market adjustments, and discontinued operations. The furnishing of this information is made under Regulation FD, and the content is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act. Investors are advised to review the "Forward-Looking Statements" section of DTE Energy's 2021 Form 10-K for a comprehensive understanding of the risks and uncertainties associated with the company's future performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy is providing updated 2022 operating earnings guidance through a slide presentation furnished with this 8-K.
  • 2The investor meetings and presentation are scheduled for March 23, 2022.
  • 3The provided guidance focuses on operating earnings, which exclude certain items that can significantly impact reported results.
  • 4Reconciliations between operating earnings and reported earnings guidance are not provided due to the unpredictable nature of excluded items.
  • 5Excluded items may include non-recurring items, mark-to-market adjustments, and discontinued operations.
  • 6The information furnished is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 7Investors should consult DTE Energy's 2021 10-K for detailed risk factors and forward-looking statement considerations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish a slide presentation to investors that discusses DTE Energy's 2022 operating earnings guidance. This presentation will be used during investor meetings on March 23, 2022.

Reconciliations between operating earnings and reported earnings guidance are not provided because DTE Energy cannot reliably forecast specific items that may impact reported results. These excluded items, such as future non-recurring items, mark-to-market adjustments, and discontinued operations, can fluctuate significantly and materially affect reported earnings.

No, in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information provided in this report, including the furnished exhibit, is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Therefore, it does not subject the company to the liabilities of that section, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.

Investors should refer to the "Forward-Looking Statements" section in DTE Energy's and DTE Electric Company's 2021 Form 10-K filing, as well as other SEC reports filed by the companies. These sections detail important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations.