UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 20, 2005
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Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter, |
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State of Incorporation, Address of Principal |
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IRS Employer |
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Executive Offices and Telephone Number |
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Identification No. |
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1-11607
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DTE Energy Company
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38-3217752 |
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(a Michigan corporation) |
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2000 2nd Avenue |
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Detroit, Michigan 48226-1279 |
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313-235-4000 |
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 1.01. Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement.
Executive Supplemental Retirement Plan
On September 20, 2005, the Organization and Compensation Committee of the Board of
Directors of the Company amended the DTE Energy Company Executive Supplemental Retirement Plan (the
“Plan”) to provide for multiple classes of Plan participants. As amended, benefits under the Plan
will be tiered according to the participant’s benefit class. The Organization and Compensation
Committee will determine from time to time the benefit class of each participant. Under the Plan,
as amended, the compensation credit may range from five to ten percent of the participant’s
eligible compensation, depending on the participant’s benefit class. The Plan currently provides
for only one class of participants and the compensation credit is fixed at nine percent.
This amendment to the Plan will be effective January 1, 2006 and will be applied
prospectively.
2006 Incentive Plans-Target Levels
On September 20, 2005, the Organization and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the
Company approved 2006 target level awards for executive officers under the Company’s Annual
Incentive Plan and Stock Incentive Plan.
Annual Incentive Plan
Executives may receive cash awards under the Company’s Annual Incentive Plan. For 2006, based on
market comparisons, each executive officer position, as defined in the plan, is assigned a target
award expressed as a percentage of base salary. These targets for 2006 range from 30% to 100% for
officers, including the Chief Executive Officer.
Stock Incentive Plan
The Stock Incentive Plan, which was approved by our shareholders, rewards long-term growth and
profitability by providing a vehicle through which officers, other key employees and outside
directors may receive stock-based compensation. Stock-based compensation directly links individual
performance with shareholder interests. Performance-based vesting and similar requirements for
earning certain awards further emphasize achievement of corporate goals. The size of awards that
may be made during 2006 ranges from 40% to 275% of base salary for executive officers, as defined
in the plan, including the Chief Executive Officer and will be determined by reference to executive
level, responsibility, retention issues, market competitiveness and contributions to the overall
success of the Company.
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 the Company’s 2004 Form 10-K (which section is incorporated by reference herein), and in
conjunction with other SEC reports filed by the Company that discuss important factors that could
cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially. The Company expressly disclaims any
current intention to update any forward-looking statements contained in this report as a result of
new information or future events or developments.