Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by DTE Energy Company, The Detroit Edison Company, and Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (MichCon) on July 28, 2004. The filing serves to furnish the Securities and Exchange Commission with an earnings release for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, issued by Detroit Edison and MichCon, which are wholly-owned subsidiaries of DTE Energy.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document acts as a cover report referencing an earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains the detailed financial results and Regulation G reconciliations, but the specific figures are not included in the provided text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not contain data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. Investors must refer to the referenced earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) for comparative financial analysis.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The report includes a "Forward-Looking Statements" section. It states that the document contains forward-looking statements subject to various assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. These statements should be read in conjunction with the forward-looking statements in the 2003 Form 10-K filings for DTE Energy, Detroit Edison, and MichCon. The registrants expressly disclaim any current intention to update these forward-looking statements based on new information or future events.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- The specific financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, are located in Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Release) and are not detailed in the body of this Form 8-K.
- Forward-looking statements in this report are subject to risks detailed in the 2003 Form 10-K filings.
- The registrants have disclaimed any obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this report.
- The filing covers three entities: DTE Energy Company (parent), The Detroit Edison Company, and Michigan Consolidated Gas Company.