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ATMOS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 8, 2005)

Filed August 8, 2005For Securities:ATO

Summary

Atmos Energy Corporation filed an 8-K on August 8, 2005, primarily to announce its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2005. The report highlights that the company's officers were scheduled to discuss these results further in a conference call on August 9, 2005. Investors can access additional details through a furnished news release (Exhibit 99.1), which also serves as the primary source of the announced financial information. While the 8-K itself is brief, it directs investors to a more detailed news release for specific operational and financial performance data for the quarter. The company also indicated that presentation slides for the conference call would be made available on its website, suggesting transparency and accessibility of information regarding its financial condition and results of operations for the period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of Q3 fiscal 2005 financial results by Atmos Energy Corporation.
  • 2The filing serves as notification for a conference call scheduled for August 9, 2005, to discuss financial results.
  • 3A news release dated August 8, 2005, containing the financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4Presentation slides for the conference call were to be available on the company's website.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes.
  • 6The report does not include any significant operational changes or new material agreements, focusing solely on financial reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Atmos Energy Corporation's financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2005 and to provide information regarding a conference call where these results would be discussed.

The detailed financial results are primarily available in the news release dated August 8, 2005, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Presentation slides for the conference call were also made available on the company's website.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, it means the company is providing it to the SEC but it is not considered officially 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This generally means the company has less liability for the accuracy of that specific furnished information compared to information that is formally filed.

No, this particular 8-K filing does not disclose any new material events, rules or regulations, or other significant business transactions. Its focus is strictly on reporting the company's financial results and related investor communication.