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ATMOS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report (Jan 16, 2003)

Filed January 16, 2003For Securities:ATO

Summary

Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) announced on January 13, 2003, that it has entered into an Underwriting Agreement with Banc One Capital Markets, Inc. and other underwriters. This agreement pertains to the sale of $250 million of the company's 5 1/8% Senior Notes due 2013. The issuance of these notes will be represented by a global security, expected to be dated January 16, 2003. This filing provides investors with information regarding a significant debt financing event for Atmos Energy. The issuance of these senior notes represents a material capital raising activity that could be used for general corporate purposes, debt repayment, or capital expenditures. Investors should consider the terms of these notes, including the interest rate and maturity date, in relation to the company's overall financial strategy and risk profile.

Key Highlights

  • 1Atmos Energy Corporation entered into an Underwriting Agreement on January 13, 2003.
  • 2The agreement is with Banc One Capital Markets, Inc. and other underwriters.
  • 3The company plans to sell $250,000,000 of its 5 1/8% Senior Notes due 2013.
  • 4The notes will be represented by a global security.
  • 5The global security is expected to be dated January 16, 2003.
  • 6The filing includes exhibits such as the Underwriting Agreement and the Global Security.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Atmos Energy Corporation's agreement to issue and sell $250 million in 5 1/8% Senior Notes due 2013 to underwriters.

The aggregate principal amount of the 5 1/8% Senior Notes due 2013 being issued is $250,000,000.

The global security representing the notes is expected to be dated January 16, 2003.

The underwriters include Banc One Capital Markets, Inc., along with other underwriters named in Schedule A to the Underwriting Agreement.