8-K
CMS ENERGY CORP (CMS)
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 5, 2025
| Commission | Registrant; State of Incorporation; | IRS Employer |
|---|---|---|
| File Number | Address; and Telephone Number | Identification No. |
| 1-9513 | CMS ENERGY CORPORATION<br><br> <br>(A Michigan Corporation) One Energy Plaza Jackson, Michigan 49201 (517) 788-0550 | 38-2726431 |
| 1-5611 | CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY<br><br> <br>(A Michigan Corporation)<br><br> One Energy Plaza<br><br> Jackson, Michigan 49201<br><br> (517) 788-0550 | 38-0442310 |
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:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Energy Corporation Common Stock, $0.01 par value | CMS | New York Stock Exchange |
| CMS Energy Corporation 5.625% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2078 | CMSA | New York Stock Exchange |
| CMS Energy Corporation 5.875% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2078 | CMSC | New York Stock Exchange |
| CMS Energy Corporation 5.875% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2079 | CMSD | New York Stock Exchange |
| CMS Energy Corporation, Depositary Shares,<br> each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of 4.200% Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C | CMS PRC | New York Stock Exchange |
| Consumers<br> Energy Company Cumulative Preferred Stock, $100 par value: $4.50 Series | CMS-PB | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company: CMS Energy Corporation ¨ Consumers Energy Company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. CMS Energy Corporation ¨ Consumers Energy Company ¨
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| Co-Registrant Form Type | 8-K |
| Co-Registrant DocumentPeriodEndDate | 2025-06-05 |
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| Co-Registrant Solicitating Materials | false |
| Co-Registrant PreCommencement Tender Offer | false |
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers;Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On June 5, 2025, Kurt Darrow, who has served as a member of the CMS Energy Corporation (“CMS Energy”) and Consumers Energy Company (“Consumers”) Boards of Directors (“Boards”) since 2013, informed CMS Energy and Consumers that he has decided to retire from the Boards, effective July 1, 2025. His decision to retire is personal and not due to any disagreement involving either CMS Energy or Consumers. The Boards and management thank Kurt for his dedicated service and contributions during his tenure as a director.
| Exhibit Index | |
|---|---|
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded in the Inline XBRL document). |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| CMS ENERGY CORPORATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dated: June 6, 2025 | By: | /s/ Melissa M. Gleespen |
| Melissa M. Gleespen | ||
| Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer | ||
| CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY | ||
| Dated: June 6, 2025 | By: | /s/ Melissa M. Gleespen |
| Melissa M. Gleespen | ||
| Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer |