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ATMOS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 7, 2006)

Filed February 7, 2006For Securities:ATO

Summary

Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) filed a Form 8-K on February 7, 2006, to report its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2006. The filing primarily served as a notification of the earnings release and upcoming conference call, rather than detailing specific financial figures within the 8-K itself. Investors are directed to a furnished news release (Exhibit 99.1) for the actual financial performance data and management's discussion of these results. The report indicates that the company's officers would further discuss these financial results in a conference call scheduled for February 8, 2006. This call was to be webcast live, with supporting presentation slides available on the company's website. This preemptive disclosure via 8-K is a standard practice to ensure timely dissemination of material financial information to the public.

Key Highlights

  • 1Atmos Energy Corporation filed an 8-K on February 7, 2006.
  • 2The filing relates to the company's financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2006.
  • 3A press release containing the financial results was issued on February 7, 2006.
  • 4The company announced an upcoming conference call to discuss the financial results.
  • 5The conference call was scheduled for February 8, 2006, at 7:00 a.m. Central Time.
  • 6The conference call was to be webcast live with slides available on the company's website.
  • 7The information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Atmos Energy Corporation's financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2006 and to provide details about an upcoming conference call where these results will be discussed.

The specific financial results are detailed in the news release issued by Atmos Energy Corporation on February 7, 2006, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that document for detailed financial performance data.

The company's officers discussed the financial results on a conference call held on February 8, 2006, at 7:00 a.m. Central Time. The call was webcast live and presentation slides were available on the company's website.

No, the information furnished in this Item 2.02 of the 8-K and in Exhibit 99.1 is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications or liabilities as formally filed information.