Company: DTK
Filing Date: 2025-02-13
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0000936340-25-000065
Chunk: 95

Company: DTE ENERGY CO
Filing Date: 2025-02-13
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 1A
Chunk 95
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 fines, and litigation.

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General and Other Risks

Failure to attract and retain key executive officers and other skilled professional and technical employees could have an adverse effect on the Registrants’ operations.  The Registrants' businesses are dependent on their ability to attract and retain skilled employees.  Competition for skilled employees in some areas is high, and the inability to attract and retain these employees could adversely affect the Registrants' business and future operating results.  In addition, the failure of a successful transfer of knowledge and expertise from any departing employees could negatively impact the Registrants' operations.

DTE Energy relies on cash flows from subsidiaries.  DTE Energy is a holding company.  Cash flows from the utility and non-utility subsidiaries are required to pay interest expenses and dividends on DTE Energy debt and securities.  Should a major subsidiary not be able to pay dividends or transfer cash flows to DTE Energy, its ability to pay interest and dividends would be restricted.