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 30, 2009. The filing serves to distribute financial information and a slide presentation issued on the same date for media and investor relations purposes. The registrants are Michigan corporations headquartered in Detroit.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the referenced exhibits (Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) which are incorporated by reference but not detailed in the body of this report.
Material Changes
No specific material changes in financial condition or operations are described in the text of this filing. The report acts as a conduit for the detailed financial information found in the attached exhibits.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Forward-Looking Statements: The report contains forward-looking statements subject to assumptions, risks, and uncertainties.
- Reference to Prior Filings: Investors are directed to the "Forward-Looking Statements" section of the 2008 Form 10-K for a discussion of 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.
- Legal Status: The information in this report, including the exhibits, is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to the liabilities of that section.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 for the specific financial information distributed on April 30, 2009.
- Review Exhibit 99.2 for the accompanying slide presentation.
- Consult the 2008 Form 10-K for the full list of risk factors and forward-looking statement disclaimers referenced in this filing.
- Verify that the financial data in the exhibits aligns with the company's previously reported guidance.