DTE Energy Co. 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed on January 2, 2013, covering events occurring on January 1, 2013. The filing involves DTE Energy Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, The Detroit Edison Company and Michigan Consolidated Gas Company.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a current event notification and does not contain financial statement data.
Material Changes
- Corporate Name Change: The Board of Directors of The Detroit Edison Company adopted an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation, changing its name to DTE Electric Company effective January 1, 2013.
- Corporate Name Change: The Board of Directors of Michigan Consolidated Gas Company adopted an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation, changing its name to DTE Gas Company effective January 1, 2013.
- Regulatory Filing: Certificates of Amendment were filed with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to implement these changes.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The report is strictly limited to the administrative name changes described above.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of the name changes (January 1, 2013) in subsequent regulatory filings.
- Confirm the updated legal names (DTE Electric Company and DTE Gas Company) in future financial reports and press releases.
- Review Exhibit 3.1 for the full text of the amended Articles of Incorporation for DTE Electric Company.