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ATMOS ENERGY CORP 8-K/A Report, Material Agreement (Dec 12, 2012)

Filed December 12, 2012For Securities:ATO

Summary

This Form 8-K/A filing by Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) is an amendment to a previous filing, primarily correcting an item number reference. The core information disclosed relates to material changes in the company's credit facilities. Specifically, Atmos Energy amended its existing $750 million revolving credit agreement with The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, increasing the total commitment to $950 million, with an accordion feature allowing for further increases up to $1.2 billion. This facility is intended for working capital, capital expenditures, and general corporate purposes. In addition, a subsidiary, Atmos Energy Marketing, LLC (AEM), terminated a $200 million credit agreement with BNP Paribas. This termination was a strategic move to reduce external credit expenses and incurred no early termination penalties. These actions reflect adjustments to the company's financing structure and debt management strategies.

Key Highlights

  • 1Atmos Energy amended its revolving credit agreement with The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, increasing the facility size from $750 million to $950 million.
  • 2The amended credit facility retains an 'accordion feature' that allows for further commitments up to $1.2 billion.
  • 3The amended credit facility will continue to be used for working capital, capital expenditures, and general corporate purposes.
  • 4A subsidiary, Atmos Energy Marketing, LLC (AEM), terminated a $200 million credit agreement with BNP Paribas.
  • 5The termination of the BNP Paribas facility was aimed at reducing AEM's external credit expenses.
  • 6AEM incurred no early termination penalties for canceling the BNP Paribas credit agreement.
  • 7The filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K to correct an item number reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is an amendment (8-K/A) to a previously filed Form 8-K, specifically to correct an inadvertent error in an item number reference. The substantive information regarding credit facility changes remains the same.

The company increased its revolving credit commitment from $750 million to $950 million and gained the ability to secure same-day funding on base rate loans. The facility still has the flexibility to be increased further up to $1.2 billion.

Atmos Energy Marketing, LLC terminated its $200 million credit agreement with BNP Paribas to align with its plans to reduce external credit expenses. This action did not result in any early termination penalties.

The increased credit facility of $950 million provides Atmos Energy with greater financial flexibility to fund its working capital needs, planned capital expenditures, and other general corporate purposes. The accordion feature offers additional capacity if future needs arise.