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): June 29, 2006
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Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter, |
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State of Incorporation, Address of Principal Executive
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IRS Employer |
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Offices and Telephone Number
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Identification No. |
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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)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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
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Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. |
At a meeting held on June 29, 2006, the Board of Directors of DTE Energy Company (the “Company”)
granted James H. Vandenberghe, a newly elected director, 1000 shares of Restricted Stock, pursuant
to the DTE Energy Company 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The shares vest three years
from the effective date of the grant and require no consideration to be paid by the recipient. A
form of Restricted Stock Agreement for restricted stock grants awarded to Company directors under
the Plan is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1.
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Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers |
At a meeting held on June 29, 2006, the Board of Directors of the Company elected James H.
Vandenberghe, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Lear Corporation, to the Board of
Directors effective June 29, 2006, for a term that expires at the Company’s 2007 annual meeting of
shareholders. Mr. Vandenberghe fills a vacancy created by an increase in the size of the Board of
Directors from 12 to 13.
The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Vandenberghe is an independent director under the
News York Stock Exchange listing standards and the Company’s independence guidelines. The Board of
Directors has also determined that Mr. Vandenberghe qualifies as an “audit committee financial
expert” as that term has been defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and has appointed
Mr. Vandenberghe to the Audit Committee.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Vandenberghe and any person pursuant to which
he was selected as a Director. Mr. Vandenberghe is not a party to any transaction subject to
Section 404(a) of Regulation S-K involving DTE Energy Company or any of its subsidiaries.
A copy of the Company’s press release announcing Mr. Vandenberghe’s election is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1.
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| Item 9.01. |
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Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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Exhibits |
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| 10.1 |
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Form of Director Restricted Stock Agreement pursuant to the DTE Energy Company 2006 Long-Term
Incentive Plan |
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| 99.1 |
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Press Release dated June 29, 2006 issued by DTE Energy Company |
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