Form 8-K DTE ENERGY CO For: Apr 24
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2015
Commission File Number | Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter, State of Incorporation, Address of Principal Executive Offices and Telephone Number | IRS Employer Identification No. |
1-11607 | DTE Energy Company (a Michigan corporation) One Energy Plaza Detroit, Michigan 48226-1279 313-235-4000 | 38-3217752 |
1-2198 | DTE Electric Company (a Michigan corporation) One Energy Plaza Detroit, Michigan 48226-1279 313-235-4000 | 38-0478650 |
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
DTE Energy Company (DTE Energy) is furnishing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with its earnings release issued April 24, 2015, announcing financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. Copies of the earnings release and the financial information distributed for media and investor relations communications are furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference. In its earnings release and the slide presentation discussed below, DTE Energy reaffirms its 2015 operating earnings guidance range of $4.48-4.72 per share.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
DTE Energy is furnishing the SEC with its slide presentation issued April 24, 2015. A copy of the slide presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.3 and incorporated herein by reference.
In its earnings release, slide presentation and this filing, DTE Energy discusses 2015 operating earnings guidance. It is likely that certain items that impact the company's 2015 reported results will be excluded from operating results. Reconciliations to the comparable 2015 reported earnings guidance are not provided because it is not possible to provide a reliable forecast of specific line items. These items may fluctuate significantly from period to period and may have a significant impact on reported earnings.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth in such a filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Earnings Release of DTE Energy Company dated April 24, 2015.
99.2 | Financial Information Distributed for Media and Investor Relations Communications |
dated April 24, 2015.
99.3 Slide Presentation of DTE Energy Company dated April 24, 2015.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various assumptions, risks and uncertainties. It should be read in conjunction with the “Forward-Looking Statements” section in DTE Energy's and DTE Electric Company's (DTE Electric) 2014 Forms 10-K (which sections are incorporated by reference herein), and in conjunction with other SEC reports filed by DTE Energy and DTE Electric that discuss important factors that could cause DTE Energy's and DTE Electric's actual results to differ materially. DTE Energy and DTE Electric expressly disclaim any current intention to update any forward-looking statements contained in this report as a result of new information or future events or developments.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: April 24, 2015
DTE ENERGY COMPANY (Registrant) | |
/s/PETER B. OLEKSIAK Peter B. Oleksiak Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
DTE ELECTRIC COMPANY (Registrant) | |
/s/PETER B. OLEKSIAK Peter B. Oleksiak Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description |
99.1 | Earnings Release of DTE Energy Company dated April 24, 2015. |
99.2 | Financial Information Distributed for Media and Investor Relations Communications dated April 24, 2015. |
99.3 | Slide Presentation of DTE Energy Company dated April 24, 2015. |
EXHIBIT 99.1
April 24, 2015
DTE Energy reports first quarter 2015 results
DETROIT - DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) today reported first quarter 2015 earnings of $273 million, or $1.53 per diluted share, compared with $326 million, or $1.84 per diluted share in 2014.
Operating earnings for the first quarter 2015 were $294 million or $1.65 per diluted share, compared with 2014 operating earnings of $300 million, or $1.69 per diluted share. Operating earnings exclude non-recurring items, certain mark-to-market adjustments and discontinued operations. Reconciliations of reported earnings to operating earnings are included at the end of this news release.
“DTE Energy’s solid first quarter performance sets us squarely on the path to achieve our financial and operational goals for 2015,” said Gerard Anderson, DTE Energy chairman and CEO. Anderson added that while he is proud of the company’s year-to-date 2015 financial results, he is also pleased with other recent developments that are beneficial to DTE customers.
• | DTE Gas reduced natural gas prices charged to customers by 17 percent in the first quarter. Savings from a combination of reduced natural gas costs and DTE’s purchasing strategy is passed along to customers. The new gas cost is 57 percent lower than the April 2008 cost. |
• | DTE Electric reduced electric rates by six percent early in 2015, following a similar six percent reduction in early 2014. |
• | DTE Gas was recognized as highest in customer satisfaction1 in its peer group for both residential and business customer satisfaction2. |
• | DTE Energy was recently recognized by the Gallup organization as a Gallup Great Workplace for the third consecutive year - an award given to a handful of companies worldwide for their extraordinary ability to create an engaged workplace culture. |
“DTE Energy continues to make significant investments to improve the reliability of electric distribution systems and reduce restoration times following power outages. We remain fully committed to providing clean, reliable and affordable energy for our customers,” concluded Anderson.
Outlook for 2015
DTE Energy reiterated its 2015 operating earnings per share guidance of $4.48 to $4.72.
“We are starting 2015 with a good first quarter. Colder than normal weather was a significant driver of our first quarter financial results, even though the winter of 2015 was less extreme than the record-setting cold winter of 2014,” said Peter Oleksiak, DTE Energy senior vice president and CFO. “We will continue to focus on maintaining our strong earnings as the year progresses.”
This earnings announcement, as well as a package of slides and supplemental information, is available at www.dteenergy.com/investors.
DTE Energy plans to conduct a conference call with the investment community hosted by Oleksiak at 9:00 a.m. ET today, to discuss first quarter 2015 earnings results. Investors, the news media and the public may listen to a live internet broadcast of the call at www.dteenergy.com/investors. The telephone dial-in numbers are US and Canada toll free: (888) 267-6301 or International toll: (719) 457-2630. The passcode is 6915012. The internet broadcast will be archived on the company’s website. An audio replay of the call will be available from noon today to May 8. To access the replay, dial US and Canada toll free (888) 203-1112 or International toll (719) 457-0820 and enter passcode 6915012.
DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric utility serving 2.1 million customers in Southeastern Michigan and a natural gas utility serving 1.2 million customers in Michigan. The DTE Energy portfolio also includes non-utility energy businesses focused on power and industrial projects, natural gas pipelines, gathering and storage, and energy marketing and trading. Information about DTE Energy is available at dteenergy.com, twitter.com/dte_energy and facebook.com/dteenergy.
1”Highest in Customer Satisfaction With Business and Large Residential Natural Gas Service Providers in the Midwest”
2Disclaimer: DTE Energy received the highest numerical score in the Midwest in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Gas Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction StudySM (large providers) and 2015 Gas Utility Business Customer Satisfaction StudySM. Business based on 9,243 online interviews ranking 20 Midwest providers. Residential based on 69,806 online interviews ranking 17 large Midwest providers. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of residential customers surveyed 9/13-12/14 and businesses surveyed 4/14-7/14 and 8/14-12/14. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. Geographic area of use: Midwestern U.S. (CO, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MS, NB, OH, ND, SD, WI) and www.dteenergy.com and DTE social media sites.
Use of Operating Earnings Information - DTE Energy management believes that operating earnings provide a more meaningful representation of the company’s earnings from ongoing operations and uses operating earnings as the primary performance measurement for external communications with analysts and investors. Internally, DTE Energy uses operating earnings to measure performance against budget and to report to the Board of Directors.
In this release, DTE Energy discusses 2015 operating earnings guidance. It is likely that certain items that impact the company's 2015 reported results will be excluded from operating results. Reconciliations to the comparable 2015 reported earnings guidance are not provided because it is not possible to provide a reliable forecast of specific line items. These items may fluctuate significantly from period to period and may have a significant impact on reported earnings.
The information contained herein is as of the date of this release. DTE Energy expressly disclaims any current intention to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information or future events or developments. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “projected,” “aspiration” and “goals” signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions but rather are subject to various assumptions, risks and uncertainties. This release contains forward-looking statements about DTE Energy’s financial results and estimates of future prospects, and actual results may differ materially.
Many factors may impact forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, the following: impact of regulation by the EPA, FERC, MPSC, NRC, and CFTC as well as other applicable governmental proceedings and regulations, including any associated impact on rate structures; the amount and timing of cost recovery allowed as a result of regulatory proceedings, related appeals or new legislation, including legislative amendments and retail access programs; economic conditions and population changes in our geographic area resulting in changes in demand, customer conservation and increased thefts of electricity and, for DTE Energy, natural gas; environmental issues, laws, regulations, and the increased costs of remediation and compliance, including actual and potential new federal and state requirements; health, safety, financial, environmental and regulatory risks associated with ownership and operation of nuclear facilities; changes in the cost and availability of coal and other raw materials, purchased power and natural gas; the potential for losses on investments, including nuclear decommissioning and benefit plan assets and the related increases in future expense and contributions; volatility in the short-term natural gas storage markets impacting third-party storage revenues related to DTE Energy; volatility in commodity markets, deviations in weather and related risks impacting the results of DTE Energy’s energy trading operations; access to capital markets and the results of other financing efforts which can be affected by credit agency ratings; instability in capital markets which could impact availability of short and long-term financing; the timing and extent of changes in interest rates; the level of borrowings; the potential for increased costs or delays in completion of significant construction projects; changes in and application of federal, state and local tax laws and their interpretations, including the Internal Revenue Code, regulations, rulings, court proceedings and audits; the effects of weather and other natural phenomena on operations and sales to customers, and purchases from suppliers; unplanned outages; the cost of protecting assets against, or damage due to, terrorism or cyber attacks; employee relations and the impact of collective bargaining agreements; the risk of a major safety incident at an electric distribution or generation facility and, for DTE Energy, a gas storage, transmission or generation facility; the availability, cost, coverage and terms of insurance and stability of insurance providers; cost reduction efforts and the maximization of plant and distribution system performance; the effects of competition; changes in and application of accounting standards and financial reporting regulations; changes in federal or state laws and their interpretation with respect to regulation, energy policy and other business issues; contract disputes, binding arbitration, litigation and related appeals; and the risks discussed in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New factors emerge from time to time. We cannot predict what factors may arise or how such factors may cause our results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. This release should also be read in conjunction with the “Forward-Looking Statements” sections in each of DTE Energy’s and DTE Electric’s 2014 Form 10-K (which sections are incorporated herein by reference), and in conjunction with other SEC reports filed by DTE Energy and DTE Electric.
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For further information, members of the media may call:
Scott Simons (313) 235-8808
Analysts, for further information call:
Anastasia Minor (313) 235-8466
Joyce Leslie (313) 235-3209
DTE Energy Company | |||||||
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) | |||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||
March 31, | |||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||
(In millions, except per share amounts) | |||||||
Operating Revenues | $ | 2,984 | $ | 3,930 | |||
Operating Expenses | |||||||
Fuel, purchased power and gas | 1,398 | 2,155 | |||||
Operation and maintenance | 826 | 841 | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 209 | 280 | |||||
Taxes other than income | 100 | 95 | |||||
Asset (gains) losses and impairments, net | (10 | ) | (1 | ) | |||
2,523 | 3,370 | ||||||
Operating Income | 461 | 560 | |||||
Other (Income) and Deductions | |||||||
Interest expense | 110 | 110 | |||||
Interest income | (4 | ) | (2 | ) | |||
Other income | (51 | ) | (41 | ) | |||
Other expenses | 10 | 8 | |||||
65 | 75 | ||||||
Income Before Income Taxes | 396 | 485 | |||||
Income Tax Expense | 122 | 158 | |||||
Net Income | 274 | 327 | |||||
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests | 1 | 1 | |||||
Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company | $ | 273 | $ | 326 | |||
Basic Earnings per Common Share | |||||||
Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company | $ | 1.53 | $ | 1.84 | |||
Diluted Earnings per Common Share | |||||||
Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company | $ | 1.53 | $ | 1.84 | |||
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding | |||||||
Basic | 178 | 177 | |||||
Diluted | 178 | 177 | |||||
Dividends Declared per Common Share | $ | 0.69 | $ | 0.66 | |||
DTE Energy Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Net Income (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in Millions) | Reported Earnings | Adjustments | Operating Earnings | Reported Earnings | Adjustments | Operating Earnings | |||||||||||||||||||
DTE Electric | $ | 136 | $ | — | $ | 136 | $ | 136 | $ | — | $ | 136 | |||||||||||||
DTE Gas | 111 | — | 111 | 129 | — | 129 | |||||||||||||||||||
Non-utility Operations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gas Storage and Pipelines | 27 | — | 27 | 21 | — | 21 | |||||||||||||||||||
Power and Industrial Projects | 33 | — | 33 | 15 | — | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||
Energy Trading | (9 | ) | 31 | A | 12 | 42 | (34 | ) | A | 8 | |||||||||||||||
(10 | ) | B | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Non-utility operations | 51 | 21 | 72 | 78 | (34 | ) | 44 | ||||||||||||||||||
Corporate and Other | (25 | ) | — | (25 | ) | (17 | ) | 8 | C | (9 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company | $ | 273 | $ | 21 | $ | 294 | $ | 326 | $ | (26 | ) | $ | 300 | ||||||||||||
Adjustments key | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
A) Certain mark to market adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
B) Natural gas pipeline refund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
C) New York state tax law change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
DTE Energy Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Diluted Earnings Per Share (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reported Earnings | Adjustments | Operating Earnings | Reported Earnings | Adjustments | Operating Earnings | ||||||||||||||||||||
DTE Electric | $ | 0.76 | $ | — | $ | 0.76 | $ | 0.77 | $ | — | $ | 0.77 | |||||||||||||
DTE Gas | 0.62 | — | 0.62 | 0.73 | — | 0.73 | |||||||||||||||||||
Non-utility Operations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gas Storage and Pipelines | 0.15 | — | 0.15 | 0.12 | — | 0.12 | |||||||||||||||||||
Power and Industrial Projects | 0.19 | — | 0.19 | 0.08 | — | 0.08 | |||||||||||||||||||
Energy Trading | (0.05 | ) | 0.18 | A | 0.07 | 0.24 | (0.19 | ) | A | 0.05 | |||||||||||||||
(0.06 | ) | B | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Non-utility operations | 0.29 | 0.12 | 0.41 | 0.44 | (0.19 | ) | 0.25 | ||||||||||||||||||
Corporate and Other | (0.14 | ) | — | (0.14 | ) | (0.10 | ) | 0.04 | C | (0.06 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company | $ | 1.53 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 1.65 | $ | 1.84 | $ | (0.15 | ) | $ | 1.69 | ||||||||||||
Adjustments key | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
A) Certain mark to market adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
B) Natural gas pipeline refund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
C) New York state tax law change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
EXHIBIT 99.2
Sales Analysis - 1Q 2015
Electric Sales - DTE Electric Service Area (GWh) | Electric Billings - DTE Electric Service Area (000s) | |||||||||||||||||||
1Q 2015 | 1Q 2014 | % Change | 1Q 2015 | 1Q 2014 | % Change | |||||||||||||||
Residential | 3,852 | 3,978 | (3 | )% | Residential | $ | 533,381 | $ | 574,673 | (7 | )% | |||||||||
Commercial | 4,160 | 4,048 | 3 | % | Commercial | 407,018 | 423,575 | (4 | )% | |||||||||||
Industrial | 2,464 | 2,501 | (1 | )% | Industrial | 167,432 | 199,027 | (16 | )% | |||||||||||
Other | 85 | 205 | (59 | )% | Other | 14,433 | 22,859 | (37 | )% | |||||||||||
10,561 | 10,732 | (2 | )% | $ | 1,122,264 | $ | 1,220,134 | (8 | )% | |||||||||||
Choice | 1,256 | 1,267 | (1 | )% | Choice | 13,746 | 23,418 | (41 | )% | |||||||||||
TOTAL SALES | 11,817 | 11,999 | (2 | )% | TOTAL BILLINGS | $ | 1,136,010 | $ | 1,243,552 | (9 | )% | |||||||||
Gas Sales - DTE Gas Service Area (MMcf) | Gas Billings - DTE Gas Service Area (000s) | |||||||||||||||||||
1Q 2015 | 1Q 2014 | % Change | 1Q 2015 | 1Q 2014 | % Change | |||||||||||||||
Residential | 53,728 | 55,429 | (3 | )% | Residential | $ | 422,956 | $ | 438,011 | (3 | )% | |||||||||
Commercial | 13,567 | 13,251 | 2 | % | Commercial | 103,793 | 102,702 | 1 | % | |||||||||||
Industrial | 269 | 475 | (43 | )% | Industrial | 2,155 | 6,062 | (64 | )% | |||||||||||
67,564 | 69,155 | (2 | )% | $ | 528,904 | $ | 546,775 | (3 | )% | |||||||||||
End User Transportation* | 61,834 | 62,463 | (1 | )% | End User Transportation* | 89,383 | 96,661 | (8 | )% | |||||||||||
TOTAL SALES | 129,398 | 131,618 | (2 | )% | TOTAL BILLINGS | $ | 618,287 | $ | 643,436 | (4 | )% | |||||||||
________________ | ________________ | |||||||||||||||||||
* Includes choice customers | * Includes choice customers | |||||||||||||||||||
Weather
Cooling Degree Days | Heating Degree Days | |||||||||||||||||
DTE Electric service territory | DTE Gas service territory | |||||||||||||||||
1Q 2015 | 1Q 2014 | % Change | 1Q 2015 | 1Q 2014 | % Change | |||||||||||||
Actuals | — | — | — | Actuals | 3,791 | 3,977 | (5 | )% | ||||||||||
Normal | — | — | — | Normal | 3,224 | 3,175 | 2 | % | ||||||||||
Deviation from normal | — | — | Deviation from normal | 18 | % | 25 | % | |||||||||||
Earnings Impact of Weather | |||||||
Variance from normal weather ($ millions, after-tax) | |||||||
1Q 2015 | 1Q 2014 | ||||||
DTE Electric | $ | 10 | $ | 13 | |||
DTE Gas | 20 | 31 | |||||
DTE Electric Weather Normal Sales* Analysis - YTD
March 31, 2015
Weather Normal Electric Sales - DTE Electric Service Area (GWh) | ||||||||
1Q 2015 | 1Q 2014 | % Change | ||||||
Residential | 3,718 | 3,769 | (1 | )% | ||||
Commercial | 4,093 | 3,987 | 3 | % | ||||
Industrial | 2,464 | 2,504 | (2 | )% | ||||
Other | 85 | 205 | (59 | )% | ||||
10,360 | 10,465 | (1 | )% | |||||
Choice | 1,243 | 1,257 | (1 | )% | ||||
TOTAL SALES | 11,603 | 11,722 | (1 | )% | ||||
Weather Normal Electric Sales - DTE Electric Service Area (Includes Electric Choice) (GWh) | ||||||||
1Q 2015 | 1Q 2014 | % Change | ||||||
Residential | 3,718 | 3,769 | (1 | )% | ||||
Commercial | 4,833 | 4,729 | 2 | % | ||||
Industrial | 2,967 | 3,019 | (2 | )% | ||||
Other | 85 | 205 | (59 | )% | ||||
TOTAL SALES | 11,603 | 11,722 | (1 | )% | ||||
* Includes adjustments for temperature normalization and, beginning in 2014, customer outages due to weather
EXHIBIT 99.3 April 24, 2015 1st Quarter 2015 Earnings Conference Call
Safe Harbor Statement The information contained herein is as of the date of this presentation. Many factors may impact forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, the following: impact of regulation by the EPA, FERC, MPSC, NRC and CFTC as well as other applicable governmental proceedings and regulations, including any associated impact on rate structures; the amount and timing of cost recovery allowed as a result of regulatory proceedings, related appeals or new legislation, including legislative amendments and Retail Access programs; economic conditions and population changes in our geographic area resulting in changes in demand, customer conservation and increased thefts of electricity and, for DTE Energy, natural gas; environmental issues, laws, regulations, and the increased costs of remediation and compliance, including actual and potential new federal and state requirements; health, safety, financial, environmental and regulatory risks associated with ownership and operation of nuclear facilities; changes in the cost and availability of coal and other raw materials, purchased power and natural gas; the potential for losses on investments, including nuclear decommissioning and benefit plan assets and the related increases in future expense and contributions; volatility in the short-term natural gas storage markets impacting third-party storage revenues related to DTE Energy; volatility in commodity markets; deviations in weather and related risks impacting the results of DTE Energy’s energy trading operations; access to capital markets and the results of other financing efforts which can be affected by credit agency ratings; instability in capital markets which could impact availability of short and long-term financing; the timing and extent of changes in interest rates; the level of borrowings; the potential for increased costs or delays in completion of significant construction projects; changes in and application of federal, state and local tax laws and their interpretations, including the Internal Revenue Code, regulations, rulings, court proceedings and audits; the effects of weather and other natural phenomena on operations and sales to customers, and purchases from suppliers; unplanned outages; the cost of protecting assets against, or damage due to, terrorism or cyber attacks; employee relations and the impact of collective bargaining agreements; the risk of a major safety incident at an electric distribution or generation facility and, for DTE Energy, a gas storage, transmission or generation facility; the availability, cost, coverage and terms of insurance and stability of insurance providers; cost reduction efforts and the maximization of plant and distribution system performance; the effects of competition; changes in and application of accounting standards and financial reporting regulations; changes in federal or state laws and their interpretation with respect to regulation, energy policy and other business issues; contract disputes; binding arbitration, litigation and related appeals; and the risks discussed in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New factors emerge from time to time. We cannot predict what factors may arise or how such factors may cause our results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. This presentation should also be read in conjunction with the “Forward-Looking Statements” sections in each of DTE Energy’s and DTE Electric’s 2014 Forms 10-K (which sections are incorporated herein by reference), and in conjunction with other SEC reports filed by DTE Energy and DTE Electric. 2
• Peter Oleksiak – Senior Vice President and CFO • Jeff Jewell – Vice President and Controller • Mark Rolling – Vice President and Treasurer • Anastasia Minor – Executive Director, Investor Relations Participants 3
• Overview • First Quarter 2015 Earnings Results • Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Metrics • Summary 4
Our business strategy is fundamental to how we create value for our investors 5 5% - 6% Annual EPS Growth Attractive Dividend Strong Balance Sheet Utility growth plan driven by infrastructure investments Strategic and transparent growth opportunities in non-utility businesses provide diversity in earnings and geography Constructive regulatory structure and continued cost savings enable utilities to earn their authorized returns Operational excellence and customer satisfaction that are distinctive in our industry Strong BBB credit rating; grow dividends with earnings
We continue to make progress on many fronts Michigan energy policy 2015 utility rate orders DTE Electric gas plant acquisitions Non-utility projects ‒ Millennium successful open season ‒ NEXUS Pipeline FERC pre-filing process ‒ 8MW on-site cogeneration project in-service ‒ REF updates 6
Michigan’s economy has been revitalized and the City of Detroit is continuing its economic rebirth 7 Unemployment rate in Michigan lowest since 2001 Michigan improved 8 spots in state ranking of growth in Real Gross Domestic Product* Detroit metro area ranks 8th in the U.S. for number of new or expansion projects** Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is focused on improving city services, education and information technology * Source: State of Michigan website (2013 ranking vs. 2012 ranking) ** Source: Site Selection magazine, March 2015
Michigan energy policy reform taking shape in 2015 8 Governor Rick Snyder Representative Aric Nesbitt Senator Mike Nofs “I am calling for the legislature to help us reform this system before the summer break, so that we can give ourselves as much time as possible to make a smooth transition.” Governor Rick Snyder, March 2015 “We need to make sure that Michigan has an environment where investments in new generation and energy efficiency continue.” Representative Aric Nesbitt, March 2015 Energy Policy Committee Chair “We've got to get our policy in line, give (energy companies) the flexibility so that whatever (the EPA’s) final rule is, they'll be able to react and already be planning.” Senator Mike Nofs, January 2015 Energy & Technology Committee Chair
* Reconciliation to GAAP reported earnings included in the appendix (dollars per share) We remain committed to delivering 5% to 6% operating EPS* growth $3.33 $3.64 $3.75 $3.94 $4.09 $4.60 $4.60 $2.12 $2.24 $2.35 $2.48 $2.62 $2.76 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 EPS Dividend Actuals Forecast Operating EPS* 6.7% CAGR 2009 – 2014 Dividend per share 5.4% CAGR 2009 – 2014 (Annualized) Guidance midpoint 9
We remain confident in our 2015 operating EPS* guidance (millions, except EPS) 2015 Guidance 2015 YTD Actuals* 10 * Reconciliation to GAAP reported earnings included in the appendix ** Total DTE Energy excluding Energy Trading DTE Electric DTE Gas Gas Storage & Pipelines Power & Industrial Projects Corporate & Other Growth segments** Growth segments operating EPS Energy Trading DTE Energy Operating EPS Avg. Shares Outstanding $554 - $570 128 - 134 80 - 88 90 - 100 (50) - (46) $802 - $846 $4.48 - $4.72 $0 $802 - $846 179 $4.48 - $4.72 $136 111 27 33 (25) $282 $1.58 $12 $294 178 $1.65
• Overview • First Quarter 2015 Earnings Results • Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Metrics • Summary 11
12 DTE Energy First Quarter 2015 Operating Earnings Variance 1Q 2014 1Q 2015 Change DTE Electric 136$ 136$ -$ DTE Gas 129 111 (18) Gas Storage & Pipelines 21 27 6 Power & Industrial Projects 15 33 18 Corporate & Other (9) (25) (16) Growth segments** 292$ 282$ (10)$ Growth segments operating EPS 1.64$ 1.58$ (0.06)$ Energy Trading 8$ 12$ 4$ DTE Energy 300$ 294$ (6)$ Operating EPS 1.69$ 1.65$ (0.04)$ Avg. Shares Outstanding 177 178 Operating Earnings* (millions, except EPS) * Reconciliation to GAAP reported earnings included in the appendix ** Total DTE Energy excluding Energy Trading Drivers DTE Electric • Rate base growth expense offset by lower O&M in 1Q 2015 DTE Gas • More favorable weather in 1Q 2014 vs. 1Q 2015 Non-Utility • Gas Storage & Pipelines driven by higher pipeline and gathering earnings • Power & Industrial Projects driven by strong performance across all business lines Corporate & Other • Timing of taxes Energy Trading • Recognition of stronger economic performance
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1Q 2014 1Q 2015 Cash From Operations $0.5 $0.8 Capital Spending (0.5) (0.7) Free Cash Flow $0.0 $0.1 Asset Sales - - Dividends (0.1) (0.1) Net Cash ($0.1) $0.0 Debt Financing: Issuances $0.2 $0.5 Redemptions (0.1) (0.5) Change in Debt $0.1 $0.0 DTE Energy First Quarter 2015 Cash Flow • Cash from operations improved due to performance at both the utilities and non- utilities • Capital expenditures higher due to increased investment at DTE Electric Drivers Cash Flow Summary 14 (billions)
DTE Energy First Quarter 2015 Capital Expenditures Drivers Capital Expenditures 15 1Q 2014 1Q 2015 DTE Electric Operational $308 $272 Environmental 41 38 Renewable Energy / New Generation 5 242 $354 $552 DTE Gas Operational $30 $44 Main Renewal / Meter Move Out / Pipeline Integrity 14 11 $44 $55 Non-Utility $102 $60 Total $500 $667• DTE Electric capital higher due to purchase of combustion turbine in 2015 • Non-utility capital lower due to completion of 2014 projects (millions)
Leverage* 49% 51% 23% 25% Strong balance sheet remains a key priority and supports growth * Debt excludes securitization, a portion of DTE Gas’ short-term debt, and considers 50% of the Junior Subordinated Notes as equity Funds from Operations** / Debt* Target 50% - 53% Target 20% - 22% 5 • 2015 financing plan is on track ‒ Issued ~$200 million of equity YTD; targeting $800 to $900 million 2015 – 2017 ‒ DTE Electric issued $500 million of 30-year, 3.70% debt in March 2015 • Renewed revolving credit facilities in April 2015 ‒ Extended to April 2020 ‒ Increased $100 million to $1.9 billion ‒ $1.9 billion of available liquidity as of March 31, 2015 ** Funds from Operations (FFO) is calculated using operating earnings 16 51% 53% 2014 2015E 25% 21% 2014 2015E
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Summary * Reconciliation to GAAP reported earnings included in the appendix 18 • Strong first quarter performance • On track to meet our operating earnings* guidance and balance sheet metrics in 2015 • Expect constructive outcome in both Michigan’s energy policy reform and DTE’s regulatory filings • Utility investments and strategic growth opportunities in our non-utility businesses expected to provide 5% - 6% annual EPS growth going forward
Contact Us DTE Energy Investor Relations www.dteenergy.com/investors (313) 235-8030 19 AGA conference presentation is May 18 at 9:45 AM PT With Steve Kurmas – President and COO Webcast access: www.dteenergy.com/investors
Appendix
First quarter 2015 operating earnings* variance (millions) 21 DTE Gas DTE Electric 1Q 2014 Weather Rate base O&M and Other 1Q 2015 1Q 2014 Weather Other 1Q 2015 $129 ($11) ($7) $111 $136 ($3) ($12) $136 $15 * Reconciliation to GAAP reported earnings included in the appendix
2015 Cash Flow and Capital Expenditure Guidance (billions) 22 Capital Expenditures Summary Cash Flow Summary (millions) 2014 2015 Actual Guidance Cash From Operations $1.8 $1.7 Capital Sending (2.1) (2.6) Free Cash Flow ($0.3) ($0.9) Asset Sales & Other - 0.1 Dividends (0.5) (0.5) Net Cash ($0.8) ($1.3) Debt Financing: Issuances $2.0 $1.6 Redemptions (1.2) (0.3) Change in Debt $0.8 $1.3 2014 2015 Actual Guidance DTE Electric Operational $1,187 $1,270 Environmental 169 100 205 450 $1,561 $1,820 DTE Gas Operational $143 $200 81 80 $224 $280 Non-Utility $309 $400 - $500 Total $2,094 $2,500 - $2,600 Main renewal / Meter Move-out / Pipeline Integrity Renewable Energy / New Generation
DTE Energy Trading Reconciliation of Operating Earnings* to Economic Net Income 23 (millions, after-tax) Operating Earnings* • Economic net income equals economic gross margin*** minus O&M expenses and taxes • DTE Energy management uses economic net income as one of the performance measures for external communications with analysts and investors • Internally, DTE Energy uses economic net income as one of the measures to review performance against financial targets and budget * Reconciliation to GAAP reported earnings included in the appendix *** Economic gross margin is the change in net fair value of realized and unrealized purchase and sale contracts including certain non derivative contract costs ** Consists of 1) the income statement effect of not recognizing changes in the fair market value of certain non-derivative contracts including physical inventory and capacity contracts for transportation, transmission and storage. These contracts are not MTM, instead are recognized for accounting purposes on an accrual basis; and 2) Operating Adjustments for unrealized mark-to-market changes of certain derivative contracts primarily in our Gas Structured strategy 1Q 2014 1Q 2015 $15 Realized $16 $8 $12 (millions) Accounting Adjustments** 1Q 2015 Operating Earnings* $12 1Q 2015 Economic Net Income Accounting Adjustments** 1Q 2014 Operating Earnings* 1Q 2014 Economic Net Income $8 $20 $8 $2 $10 8 6 Unrealized (13) (12) O&M / Other
First Quarter 2015 Reconciliation of Reported to Operating Earnings 24 Use of Operating Earnings Information – DTE Energy management believes that operating earnings provide a more meaningful representation of the company’s earnings from ongoing operations and uses operating earnings as the primary performance measurement for external communications with analysts and investors. Internally, DTE Energy uses operating earnings to measure performance against budget and to report to the Board of Directors. Operating earnings are presented both with and without Energy Trading. The term “Growth Segments” refers to DTE Energy without Energy Trading and represents the business segments that management expects to generate earnings growth going forward. 1Q 2015 DTE Electric DTE Gas Gas Storage and Pipelines Power and Industrial Projects Corporate and Other Growth Segments Energy Trading DTE Energy Reported Earnings 136$ 111$ 27$ 33$ (25)$ 282$ (9)$ 273$ Natural gas pipeline refund - - - - - - (10) (10) Certain mark-to-market transactions - - - - - - 31 31 Operating Earnings 136$ 111$ 27$ 33$ (25)$ 282$ 12$ 294$ Net Income (millions) 1Q 2015 DTE Electric DTE Gas Gas Storage and Pipelines Power and Industrial Projects Corporate and Other Growth Segments Energy Trading DTE Energy Reported Earnings 0.76$ 0.62$ 0.15$ 0.19$ (0.14)$ 1.58$ (0.05)$ 1.53$ Natural gas pipeline refund - - - - - - (0.06) (0.06) Certain mark-to-market transactions - - - - - - 0.18 0.18 Operating Earnings 0.76$ 0.62$ 0.15$ 0.19$ (0.14)$ 1.58$ 0.07$ 1.65$ EPS
First Quarter 2014 Reconciliation of Reported to Operating Earnings 25 Use of Operating Earnings Information – DTE Energy management believes that operating earnings provide a more meaningful representation of the company’s earnings from ongoing operations and uses operating earnings as the primary performance measurement for external communications with analysts and investors. Internally, DTE Energy uses operating earnings to measure performance against budget and to report to the Board of Directors. Operating earnings are presented both with and without Energy Trading. The term “Growth Segments” refers to DTE Energy without Energy Trading and represents the business segments that management expects to generate earnings growth going forward. 1Q 2014 DTE Electric DTE Gas Gas Storage and Pipelines Power and Industrial Projects Corporate and Other Growth Segments Energy Trading DTE Energy Reported Earnings 136$ 129$ 21$ 15$ (17)$ 284$ 42$ 326$ NY state tax law change - - - - 8 8 - 8 Certain mark-to-market transactions - - - - - - (34) (34) Operating Earnings 136$ 129$ 21$ 15$ (9)$ 292$ 8$ 300$ Net Income (millions) 1Q 2014 DTE Electric DTE Gas Gas Storage and Pipelines Power and Industrial Projects Corporate and Other Growth Segments Energy Trading DTE Energy Reported Earnings 0.77$ 0.73$ 0.12$ 0.08$ (0.10)$ 1.60$ 0.24$ 1.84$ NY state tax law change - - - - 0.04 0.04 - 0.04 Certain mark-to-market transactions - - - - - - (0.19) (0.19) Operating Earnings 0.77$ 0.73$ 0.12$ 0.08$ (0.06)$ 1.64$ 0.05$ 1.69$ EPS
2009 – 2014 Full Year Reconciliation of Reported to Operating Earnings Use of Operating Earnings Information – DTE Energy management believes that operating earnings provide a more meaningful representation of the company’s earnings from ongoing operations and uses operating earnings as the primary performance measurement for external communications with analysts and investors. Internally, DTE Energy uses operating earnings to measure performance against budget and to report to the Board of Directors. 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 DTE Energy Report Earnings 532$ 630$ 711$ 610$ 661$ 905$ 3.24$ 3.74$ 4.18$ 3.55$ 3.76$ 5.10$ DTE Electric Chrysler bad debt 4 - - - - - 0.02 - - - - - Settlement with Detroit Thermal - (3) - - - - - (0.02) - - - - Fermi 1 asset retirement obligation - - 9 - - - - - 0.05 - - - DTE Gas Performance excellence process - (20) - - - - - (0.12) - - - - Gas Storage & Pipelines - - - - - - - - - - - - Power & Industrial Projects Chrysler bad debt 1 - - - - - 0.01 - - - - - General Motors bad debt 3 - - - - - 0.02 - - - - - Coke oven gas settlement - - - 7 - - - - - 0.04 - - Chicago Fuels terminal sale - - - 2 - - - - - 0.01 - - Pet coke mill impairment - - - 1 - - - - - 0.01 - - Asset impairment - - - - 4 - - - - - 0.02 - Energy Trading Certain mark-to-market transactions - - - - 55 (102) - - - - 0.31 (0.57) Corporate & Other Antrim hedge 3 - - - - - 0.01 - - - - - Michigan corporate income tax adj. - - (87) - - - - - (0.50) - - - Investment impairment - - - - - 5 - - - - - 0.03 NY state tax law change - - - - - 8 - - - - - 0.04 Unconventional Gas Discontinued operations 6 8 3 56 - - 0.03 0.04 0.02 0.33 - - DTE Energy Operating Earnings 549$ 615$ 636$ 676$ 720$ 816$ 3.33$ 3.64$ 3.75$ 3.94$ 4.09$ 4.60$ 26
Use of Operating Earnings Information – DTE Energy management believes that operating earnings provide a more meaningful representation of the company’s earnings from ongoing operations and uses operating earnings as the primary performance measurement for external communications with analysts and investors. Internally, DTE Energy uses operating earnings to measure performance against budget and to report to the Board of Directors. In this presentation, DTE Energy provides guidance for future period operating earnings. It is likely that certain items that impact the company’s future period reported results will be excluded from operating results. A reconciliation to the comparable future period reported earnings is not provided because it is not possible to provide a reliable forecast of specific line items. These items may fluctuate significantly from period to period and may have a significant impact on reported earnings. For comparative purposes, 2009 through 2012 operating earnings exclude the Unconventional Gas Production segment that was classified as a discontinued operation on 12/31/2012. Reconciliation of Other Reported to Operating Earnings 27