DTE ENERGY CO current report, Q3 FY2004

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 on July 30, 2004. The filing announces financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, via a slide presentation furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

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 slide presentation (Exhibit 99.1) which is not included in the provided text.

Material Changes

The filing text does not detail specific material changes versus the prior comparable period. It directs readers to the slide presentation for the reconciliation and representations required by Regulation G.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The report contains forward-looking statements subject to various assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. Management disclaims any current intention to update these statements based on new information. Investors are advised to read these statements in conjunction with the 2003 Form 10-K filings for DTE Energy, Detroit Edison, and MichCon to understand factors that could cause actual results to differ materially.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Review Exhibit 99.1 (Slide Presentation) for specific Q2 2004 financial figures and reconciliations.
  • Consult the 2003 Form 10-K filings for all three registrants to understand the context of forward-looking statements and risk factors.
  • Verify the accuracy of the Regulation G reconciliation provided in the slide presentation.