Company: DTK
Filing Date: 2025-10-30
Form Type: 10-Q
Source: 0000936340-25-000223
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Company: DTE ENERGY CO
Filing Date: 2025-10-30
Form: 10-Q
Item: Part I, Item 1
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 (gains) losses and impairments, net.

The change in working capital items in 2025 was primarily due to decreases in cash related to Regulatory assets and liabilities and Other current and noncurrent assets and liabilities, partially offset by increases in cash related to Accounts receivable, net and Accrued pension liability.

Cash used for Investing Activities

Cash inflows associated with investing activities are primarily generated from the sale of assets, while cash outflows are the result of plant and equipment expenditures and acquisitions.  In any given year, DTE Energy looks to realize cash from under-performing or non-strategic assets or matured, fully valued assets.

Capital spending within the utility businesses is primarily to maintain and improve electric generation and the electric and natural gas distribution infrastructure, and to comply with environmental regulations and renewable energy goals.

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Capital spending within the non-utility businesses is primarily for ongoing maintenance, expansion, and growth.  DTE Energy looks to make growth investments that meet strict criteria in terms of strategy, management skills, risks, and returns.  All new investments are analyzed for their rates of return and cash payback on a risk adjusted basis.  DTE Energy has been disciplined in how it deploys capital and will not make investments unless they meet the criteria.  For new business lines, DTE Energy initially invests based on research and analysis.  DTE Energy starts with a limited investment, evaluates the results, and either expands or exits the business based on those results.  In any given year, the amount of growth capital will be determined by the underlying cash flows of DTE Energy, with a clear understanding of any potential impact on its credit ratings.

Net cash used for investing activities decreased by $1.0 billion in 2025 primarily due to decreases in utility plant and equipment expenditures, Notes receivable, and the Investment in time deposits in 2024, partially offset by the Acquisition related to business combination, net of cash acquired.

Cash from Financing Activities

DTE Energy relies on both short-term borrowing and long-term financing as a source of funding for capital requirements not satisfied by its operations.

DTE Energy's strategy is to have a targeted debt portfolio blend of fixed and variable interest rates and maturity.  DTE Energy targets balance sheet financial metrics to ensure it is consistent with the objective of a strong investment grade debt rating.

Net cash from financing activities decreased by $1.8 billion in 2025 primarily due to decreases in cash related to lower Issuance of long-term debt, net of discount and