Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a Current Report filed by DTE Energy Company and The Detroit Edison Company on April 29, 2009. The filing serves to furnish the Securities and Exchange Commission with an earnings release detailing financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text provided is a cover document and does not contain specific numerical data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within Exhibit 99.1 (the Earnings Release), which is incorporated by reference but not included in the source text provided.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. It references the earnings release for the announcement of financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Forward-Looking Statements: The report contains forward-looking statements subject to various assumptions, risks, and uncertainties.
- Reference Material: Investors are directed to the "Forward-Looking Statements" section in the 2008 Form 10-K for DTE Energy and Detroit Edison to understand factors that could cause actual results to differ materially.
- Disclaimer: DTE Energy and Detroit Edison expressly disclaim any current intention to update forward-looking statements based on new information or future events.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Release dated April 29, 2009) for specific Q1 2009 financial figures.
- Consult the 2008 Form 10-K for detailed risk factors and forward-looking statement disclosures.
- Verify the specific impact of the economic environment on utility operations as implied by the date of the filing (April 2009).