Company: DTK
Filing Date: 2025-03-13
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0000936340-25-000081
Chunk: 121

Company: DTE ENERGY CO
Filing Date: 2025-03-13
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 121
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)(i) of the Code) will occur no earlier than the expiration of the six‑month (6) period following such separation from service.

(b) In the case of any distribution of any other 409A Award, if the timing of such distribution is not otherwise specified in this Plan or Award Agreement or other governing document, the distribution will be made not later than the end of the calendar year during which the settlement of the 409A Award is specified to occur.

(c) Each payment that a Participant may receive with respect to a 409A Award will be treated as a "separate payment" for purposes of Section 409A of the Code.

30. Construction . Headings in this Plan are included for convenience and are not to be considered in the interpretation of this Plan. References to sections are to Sections of this Plan unless otherwise indicated. Pronouns include the masculine, feminine, neutral, singular or plural as the identity of the antecedent may require. This Plan is to be construed according to its fair meaning and is not to be strictly construed against the Company.

31. Compensation Recoupment . All compensation and Awards payable or paid under this Plan and any sub-plans will be subject to the Company's compensation recoupment policies, as may be adopted or amended from time to time.

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<div align='center'>The Board of Directors Recommends a Vote FOR Proposals 1, 2, 3, and 4, and AGAINST Proposal 5</