Consumers Energy Co.

04/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/30/2026 14:44

Free Writing Prospectus (Form FWP)

Filed under Rule 433

File No. 333-293382-01

Final Term Sheet

April 30, 2026

Issuer: Consumers Energy Company
Securities: 5.125% First Mortgage Bonds due 2036
Aggregate Principal Amount Offered: $850,000,000
Maturity Date: May 1, 2036
Coupon: 5.125%
Yield to Maturity: 5.138%
Spread to Benchmark Treasury: +75 basis points
Benchmark Treasury Security: 4.125% due February 15, 2036
Benchmark Treasury Price and Yield: 97-29+; 4.388%
Interest Payment Dates: May 1 and November 1
First Interest Payment Date: November 1, 2026
Public Offering Price: 99.900% of the principal amount
Optional Redemption: Make-whole call at any time prior to November 1, 2035 at the Treasury rate plus 15 basis points and, thereafter, at par
Tax Credit Event Redemption: In whole but not in part at 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest (any notice of redemption may only be sent by the later of (a) December 31, 2026 and (b) six months from the date of issuance)
Trade Date: April 30, 2026
Settlement Date: May 5, 2026 (T+3)
Expected Ratings
(Moody's / S&P / Fitch): A1 (negative) / A (stable) / A+ (stable)
Note: A securities rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time
Joint Book-Running Managers: BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
PNC Capital Markets LLC
SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc.
Truist Securities, Inc.
Co-Managers: Fifth Third Securities, Inc.
Loop Capital Markets LLC
Samuel A. Ramirez & Company, Inc.
CUSIP/ISIN: 210518 EA0 / US210518EA04

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