FORM 8-K
 
 
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): May 13, 2009
         
    Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter,    
Commission   State of Incorporation, Address of Principal   I.R.S. Employer
File Number   Executive Offices and Telephone Number   Identification No.
 
1-11607
  DTE Energy Company   38-3217752
 
  (a Michigan corporation)    
 
  One Energy Plaza    
 
  Detroit, Michigan 48226-1279    
 
  313-235-4000    
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
     On May 13, 2009, DTE Energy Company (“DTE Energy”) sold $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 2009 Series A 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014 (the “Notes”). The Notes were sold pursuant to Registration Statement No. 333-136815 and the related prospectus dated August 22, 2006, and pursuant to a prospectus supplement dated May 6, 2009. The Notes will mature on May 15, 2014. Interest will be payable on May 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning November 15, 2009. DTE Energy expects to use the proceeds of the Notes to repay short-term borrowings. Further information regarding the sale of the Notes is contained in the underwriting agreement and supplemental indenture, which are attached hereto as exhibits.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
  1.1   Underwriting Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2009, between DTE Energy and the several underwriters named therein.
 
  4.1   Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 1, 2009 to the Amended and Restated Indenture dated as of April 9, 2001 between DTE Energy and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as successor trustee, providing for 2009 Series A 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014.

 

 

SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
         
Date: May 15, 2009  DTE ENERGY COMPANY
(Registrant)
 		  
  /s/ N.A. Khouri    
  N.A. Khouri   
  Vice President and Treasurer   

 

 

         
EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit    
Number   Description
 
    
1.1
  Underwriting Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2009, between DTE Energy and the several underwriters named therein.
 
    
4.1
  Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 1, 2009 to the Amended and Restated Indenture dated as of April 9, 2001 between DTE Energy and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as successor trustee, providing for 2009 Series A 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014.