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ATMOS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jun 9, 2011)

Filed June 9, 2011For Securities:ATO

Summary

On June 7, 2011, Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) announced the successful completion of an underwritten public offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of its 5.50% Senior Notes due 2041. The offering, which was registered under the Securities Act of 1933, is expected to close on June 10, 2011. The company anticipates receiving net proceeds of approximately $394 million after accounting for the underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses. This debt issuance indicates Atmos Energy's strategy to raise capital, likely for general corporate purposes, refinancing existing debt, or funding capital expenditures. Investors should note the specific terms of the notes, including their maturity date and interest rate, as well as the effective yield considering the settlement of Treasury lock agreements. The filing also includes various exhibits detailing the underwriting agreement, the form of the officers' certificate, and legal opinions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Atmos Energy successfully priced a $400 million offering of 5.50% Senior Notes due 2041.
  • 2The offering was conducted as an underwritten public offering.
  • 3Net proceeds from the offering are estimated to be approximately $394 million.
  • 4The notes have a stated interest rate of 5.50% and a yield to maturity of 5.522%.
  • 5The offering is expected to close on June 10, 2011, subject to customary conditions.
  • 6The issuance was registered under the Securities Act of 1933 via a Form S-3 registration statement.
  • 7Relevant legal opinions and consents from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and Hunton & Williams LLP are filed as exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Form 8-K filing announces Atmos Energy Corporation's entry into an underwriting agreement for a public offering of $400 million in senior notes due 2041. It provides details about the offering, the terms of the notes, expected proceeds, and the closing date.

Atmos Energy raised $400 million in aggregate principal amount through the issuance of 5.50% Senior Notes due 2041. The offering includes an underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses, resulting in expected net proceeds of approximately $394 million.

The filing does not explicitly state the specific use of proceeds. However, debt offerings like this are typically used for general corporate purposes, which can include refinancing existing debt, funding capital expenditures, or supporting other business initiatives.

The offering is expected to close on June 10, 2011, provided that all customary closing conditions are met.