8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

ATMOS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 3, 2017)

Filed May 3, 2017For Securities:ATO

Summary

Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) filed an 8-K on May 3, 2017, to announce its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2017. The company also provided details regarding a subsequent conference call scheduled for May 4, 2017, where its officers would discuss these results. This filing is primarily a notification of earnings release and the associated investor call, with the full financial details contained within the furnished news release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors should refer to the news release for specific financial metrics, operational performance, and forward-looking statements related to the second quarter. The furnishing of this information under Item 2.02 means it is not considered officially 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes, but it serves as a crucial update for stakeholders to assess the company's recent performance and upcoming discussions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Atmos Energy reported its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2017.
  • 2The company announced a conference call for May 4, 2017, to discuss the quarterly financial results.
  • 3Key financial and operational details are provided in the furnished news release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4The news release will be made available via a live webcast, with slides accessible on the company's website.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Atmos Energy's financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2017, and to notify investors about an upcoming conference call where these results will be discussed.

The detailed financial results for the second fiscal quarter are available in the news release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. The company also made slides available on its website for the investor conference call.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial figures. These details are located within the accompanying news release (Exhibit 99.1), which was furnished as part of this filing. Investors should consult the news release for quantitative results.

When information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is stated as not being 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, it means the company is providing the information but is not assuming the same level of liability as if it were formally filed. However, for practical investor purposes, the information still represents a significant update on the company's performance.