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Wells Fargo Advisors
October 19, 2011
Exhibit 99.1


The presentation also includes non-GAAP measures when describing CMS Energy’s results of
operations and financial performance.  A reconciliation of each of these measures to the most
directly
comparable
GAAP
measure
is
included
in
the
appendix
and
posted
on
our
website
at
www.cmsenergy.com.
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This presentation is made as of the date hereof and contains “forward-looking statements” as
defined in Rule 3b-6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Rule 175 of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and relevant legal decisions.  The forward-looking
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties.  They should be read in conjunction with
“FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION” and “RISK FACTORS” sections
of CMS Energy’s and Consumers Energy’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31 and as
updated in subsequent 10-Qs.  CMS Energy’s and Consumers Energy’s “FORWARD-
LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION” and “RISK FACTORS” sections are
incorporated herein by reference and discuss important factors that could cause CMS Energy’s
and Consumers Energy’s results to differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
CMS Energy and Consumers Energy undertake no obligation to update any of the information
presented herein to reflect facts, events or circumstances after the date hereof.
Reported earnings could vary because of several factors, such as legacy issues associated
with prior asset sales.  Because of those uncertainties, the company is not providing reported
earnings guidance.


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CMS Energy
Corporation       
Consumers Energy
(Michigan Utility)
Consumers Energy
(Michigan Utility)
YE 2010 financial  data
CMS Energy ranks #360 on Fortune 500 list (2011).
CMS Enterprises
Revenue –
$0.2 billion
Gas
Revenue
$2.4
billion
Customer
Base
1.7
million
Electric
Revenue
$3.8
billion
Customer
Base
1.8
million


Fourth largest
Fourth largest
combination Utility in the
combination Utility in the
United States
United States
1.8 million electric and 1.7
1.8 million electric and 1.7
million gas customers
million gas customers
Top renewable energy
Top renewable energy
provider in Michigan
provider in Michigan
One of largest investors
One of largest investors
and employers in
and employers in
Michigan
Michigan
Celebrating 125
Celebrating 125
th
anniversary
anniversary
Overview
Overview
Territory
Territory
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D E Karn
D E Karn
J C Weadock
J C Weadock
Mio
Mio
Alcona
Alcona
Cooke
Cooke
Foote
Foote
Loud
Loud
5 Channels
5 Channels
Tippy
Tippy
Rogers
Rogers
Webber
Webber
Electric
Electric
Gas
Gas
Combination
Combination
Zeeland
Zeeland
J R Whiting
J R Whiting
Cross Winds
Energy Park
. . . .  is significant contributor to Michigan economy.
Ludington
Ludington
Pumped
Pumped
Storage
Storage
B C Cobb
B C Cobb
J H Campbell
J H Campbell
Allegan
Allegan
Hodenpyl
Hodenpyl
Hardy
Hardy
Croton
Croton
Lake Winds
Energy Park


Attractive dividend yield of 4.2%
Attractive dividend yield of 4.2%
a
a
58% payout ratio growing to peer average over time
58% payout ratio growing to peer average over time
5% to 7% estimated long-term EPS growth rate
5% to 7% estimated long-term EPS growth rate
Driven
Driven
by
by
$6.5
$6.5
billion
billion
investment
investment
in
in
regulated
regulated
Utility
Utility
over
over
next
next
five
five
years
years
No need for equity next five years
No need for equity next five years
Constructive regulatory environment supports Utility
Constructive regulatory environment supports Utility
investment in Michigan
investment in Michigan
Over 95% of business is regulated by the Michigan Public Service
Over 95% of business is regulated by the Michigan Public Service
Commission
Commission
4
_ _ _ _ _
a
Based on closing stock price of $19.79 on September 30, 2011
. . . . represents good total return opportunity.


Financial
Use Net Operating
Losses to Eliminate
Need for Equity
Grow Operating
Cash Flow and
EPS 5% -
7%
Business
Invest in Utility
Create jobs
Enhance customer value
Constructive regulation
supports cost recovery
Customer Base Rate
Increases <2%
Consistent
Consistent
financial     
financial     
performance
performance
Utility
Utility
investment
investment
Fair and timely regulation
Fair and timely regulation
Customer
Customer
value
value
Safe, excellent operations
Safe, excellent operations
. . . . predictable and sustainable.
5


6
. . . . “needed”
(vs “wanted”) --
grows rate base 5% to 7%.
Distribution
New
Customers
Generation
Renewables
Smart Grid
Reliability
Environmental


Total Sales
Total Sales
. . . . near pre-recession levels, conservative outlook.
Industrial Sales
Industrial Sales
7
38,379
38,107
37,339
36,229
36,839
37,558
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
GMhs
12,196
11,952
11,482
10,814
11,889
12,414
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Forecast
GWhs


Growth
Renewable energy
Energy optimization
Speed
File and implement
Forward test year
Risk mitigation
Customer choice cap (10%)
Decoupling
8
. . . . enables timely rate recovery and mitigates risks.


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Regulatory environment –
comparison by state
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
Tier 4
Tier 5
Delaware
Florida
Hawaii
Kansas
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Missouri
Arizona
Nevada
Arkansas
Alabama
New Jersey
District of Columbia
California
New York
Illinois
Georgia
Ohio
Maine
Idaho
Indiana
Oregon
Michigan (2008)
Connecticut
Colorado
Michigan  (2009)
South Carolina
Mississippi
Maryland
Iowa
North Dakota
Texas
Pennsylvania
Montana
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Utah
South Dakota
New Hampshire
Minnesota
Tennessee
Washington
Vermont
New Mexico
Wyoming
Virginia
Wisconsin
West Virginia
Rhode Island
Source:  Barclays Capital,  2-7-11
. . . . compares favorably.


10
8% CAGR
Annual dividend/share
Payout
25%
30%
40%
84¢
$1.20
$1.25
$1.26
$1.35
5%-7% Growth
58%  
68%
Dividend
Increase  
$0.81
0.90
0.96
1.08
0.84
$1.36
$0.80
0.85
0.90
1.00
0.80
20¢
50¢
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Future
36¢
$1.21
b
Actual
a
Guidance
_ _ _ _ _
a
Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) excluding MTM in 2004-2006
b
$1.25 excluding discontinued Exeter operations and accounting changes related to Convertible debt and restricted stock
. . . . results from “needed”
investments.


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2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
CMS
110%
UTY
75%
S&P 500
29%
_ _ _ _ _
a
Historical performance is no prediction of future results
-100%
-50%
0%
50%
100%
150%
Annual Growth
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
CMS
10%
17%
7%
S&P 500
(1)
(1)
(3)
UTY
7
1
0
. . . . has outperformed past eight years.


Dividend yield (4%) and EPS growth (5% -
7%)
provide attractive total return
“Needed”
Utility investment provides transparent,
long-term earnings growth
Constructive regulatory environment and good
energy law support Utility investment in Michigan
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. . . . predictable and repeatable. 


GAAP Reconciliation
GAAP Reconciliation


CMS ENERGY CORPORATION

Earnings Per Share By Year GAAP Reconciliation

(Unaudited)

 

      2003     2004     2005     2006     2007     2008     2009     2010  

Reported earnings (loss) per share — GAAP

   $ (0.30   $ 0.64      $ (0.44   $ (0.41   $ (1.02   $ 1.20      $ 0.91      $ 1.28   

After-tax items:

                

Electric and gas utility

     0.21        (0.39                   (0.07     0.05        0.33        0.03   

Enterprises

     0.74        0.62        0.04        (0.02     1.25        (0.02     0.09        (0.03

Corporate interest and other

     0.16        (0.03     0.04        0.27        (0.32     (0.02     0.01        *   

Discontinued operations (income) loss

     (0.16     0.02        (0.07     (0.03     0.40        (*     (0.08     0.08   

Asset impairment charges, net

                   1.82        0.76        0.60                        

Cumulative accounting changes

     0.16        0.01                                             

Adjusted earnings per share, including MTM — non-GAAP

   $ 0.81      $ 0.87      $ 1.39      $ 0.57      $ 0.84      $ 1.21 (a)    $ 1.26      $ 1.36   

Mark-to-market impacts

             0.03        (0.43     0.51                                   

Adjusted earnings per share, excluding MTM — non-GAAP

     NA      $ 0.90      $ 0.96      $ 1.08        NA        NA        NA        NA   
                                                                  

 

* Less than $500 thousand or $0.01 per share.

 

(a) $1.25 excluding discontinued Exeter operations and accounting changes related to convertible debt and restricted stock.

2003-10 EPS