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ATMOS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 9, 2016)

Filed November 9, 2016For Securities:ATO

Summary

Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) filed an 8-K on November 9, 2016, primarily to report its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2016 financial results via a press release (Exhibit 99.1). The filing also announced a conference call scheduled for November 10, 2016, to discuss these results. Investors should refer to the furnished press release for detailed financial performance. Additionally, the report disclosed the upcoming retirement of Senior Vice President Marvin L. Sweetin, effective December 31, 2016, as previously announced on November 3, 2016. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it serves as notification that these results have been released and will be discussed. Investors seeking specific performance metrics, earnings per share, revenue figures, and future outlook should consult the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the subsequent conference call webcast. The departure of Mr. Sweetin, while noted, is a personnel change and not directly related to the financial results themselves.

Key Highlights

  • 1Company reported fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2016 financial results on November 9, 2016.
  • 2Financial results were disseminated via a press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3A conference call to discuss financial results was scheduled for November 10, 2016.
  • 4Marvin L. Sweetin, Senior Vice President, Safety and Enterprise Services, will retire effective December 31, 2016.
  • 5The retirement of Mr. Sweetin was previously announced on November 3, 2016.
  • 6Information furnished in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is not deemed 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results were announced in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing on November 9, 2016. Investors should refer to this press release and the subsequent conference call webcast for specific financial performance data.

Information that is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 and its exhibits, like this press release, is not subject to the same liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is 'filed'. It also means it's not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings. However, it still provides important information to investors.

Marvin L. Sweetin is the Senior Vice President of Safety and Enterprise Services. His upcoming retirement effective December 31, 2016, is noted as a standard disclosure for significant officer departures. This was a previously announced personnel change.