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[CMS Energy 
Shareholder Services]

To have a Stock Purchase Plan Prospectus and Enrollment Form mailed to you, please provide your name and address:

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Direct Stock Ownership

It makes a lot of sense to purchase CMS Energy common shares directly from the company.

You pay no commission or service charges ($500 minimum initial investment).

You can reinvest your dividends directly to buy additional shares with no commision or service charge.

You receive dividend payments directly, not through a broker.

You receive important shareholder communications directly from CMS.

You can sell your stock directly through the company (10 cents per share commission).

You can own CMS common stock, an investment in a worldwide energy company, or Class G common stock, which reflects the performance of the Consumers Gas Group (the gas portion of CMS Energy's utility business).

Please be sure to read the CMS Energy Stock Purchase Prospectus for complete details on direct stock ownership.

Automatic Investment

You have three inexpensive ways to buy additional CMS Energy stock. Each option is commission-free, so you can invest the money you would otherwise pay in commissions, which maximizes your investment.

  • Reinvest dividends

  • Send us a check to purchase more shares

  • Automatic investment
Automatic investment provides the following additional benefits:

Convenience
You can buy additional shares every month without mailing a check. Transfers are automatic.

Growth
A regular, no-fee investment program is an excellent way to save for the future. Your investment builds automatically every month.

Security
Automatic Investment eliminates the possibility of your mailed check being lost, delayed, or stolen.

Timing
You maximize the use of your money. Automatic Investment doesn't transfer the funds out of your checking or savings account until the day before investment.

Direct Dividend Deposit

All of us want to get the full use of our investment dollars. So why wait for your dividend check?

CMS Energy offers a fast and efficient way to deliver your dividend: Direct Deposit. Instead of sending a check, we automatically deposit your dividend in your checking or savings account.

Speed
Your dividends are sent electronically to your bank or credit union on the day of payment. Your money is in your account. Immediately.

Security
Direct Deposit eliminates the risk of lost, delayed, or stolen checks.

Convenience
You no longer have to make a special trip to the bank and stand in a long line to deposit your check. Your dividend is there, waiting for you.

Cost
Best of all, this service is free. You get the speed, security, and convenience of Direct Deposit, at no cost to you.

Certificate Safekeeping

For most investors, there's no reason to rely on a broker to safeguard stock certificates. CMS Energy is glad to maintain your stock holdings for you. There's no charge for this service. If you ever need a certificate, we will provide one, also at no charge.

Stock Exchange Listing

CMS Energy common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CMS.

CMS Energy Class G Common Stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CPG.

For more information, please contact: invest@cmsenergy.com.

Or direct inquiries to:

Transfer Agent and Registrar, Common Stock
CMS Energy Corporation
212 West Michigan Avenue
Jackson, Michigan 49201 USA
Attn: Investor Services Department
517.788.1868