UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 ------------------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 April 1, 2003 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Commission Registrant; State of Incorporation; IRS Employer File Number Address; and Telephone Number Identification No. 1-9513 CMS ENERGY CORPORATION 38-2726431 (A Michigan Corporation) Fairlane Plaza South, Suite 1100 330 Town Center Drive Dearborn, Michigan 48126 (313) 436-9261 1-5611 CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY 38-0442310 (A Michigan Corporation) 212 West Michigan Avenue Jackson, Michigan (517) 788-1030 1-2921 PANHANDLE EASTERN PIPE LINE 44-0382470 COMPANY (A Delaware Corporation) 5444 Westheimer Road, P.O. Box 4967 Houston, Texas 77210-4967 (713) 989-7000 ITEM 7. EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits: 99 - CMS Energy Corporation Press Release dated April 1, 2003. ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION On April 1, 2003, CMS Energy Corporation issued a Press Release in which it announced 2002 results, reaffirmed 2003 earnings guidance, provided an update on its financial improvement plan, and announced the completion of its 2000 and 2001 reaudit. Attached as Exhibit 99 to this report and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of the CMS Energy Press Release. The Press Release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws. It should be read in conjunction with the forward-looking statements cautionary factors in CMS Energy's Securities and Exchange Commission filings that identify important factors that could cause CMS Energy's results to differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. 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: April 1, 2003 /s/ Thomas J. Webb By: -------------------------------------------- Thomas J. Webb Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY Dated: April 1, 2003 /s/ Thomas J. Webb By: -------------------------------------------- Thomas J. Webb Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer PANHANDLE EASTERN PIPE LINE COMPANY Dated: April 1, 2003 /s/ Thomas J. Webb By: -------------------------------------------- Thomas J. Webb Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer