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

Filed November 8, 2017For Securities:ATO

Summary

Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) has filed an 8-K report on November 8, 2017, announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended September 30, 2017. The company also provided details regarding a conference call and webcast where its officers would discuss these financial results on November 9, 2017. This filing serves as a notification and provides access to the company's performance for the period. Investors should note that the detailed financial results are contained within the furnished news release (Exhibit 99.1). While this 8-K itself does not contain the specifics of the results, it directs stakeholders to where this information can be found, emphasizing the release of quarterly and annual performance data. The furnishing of this information is not considered a filing for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same regulatory implications as a formal filing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of Q4 and full fiscal year 2017 financial results for Atmos Energy Corporation.
  • 2Fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.
  • 3Company scheduled a conference call and webcast on November 9, 2017, to discuss financial results.
  • 4A news release containing the detailed financial results was issued on November 8, 2017.
  • 5The news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 6Information furnished under Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce that Atmos Energy Corporation has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, and to provide details about a conference call where these results would be discussed.

The detailed financial results are available in the news release dated November 8, 2017, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. The company also indicated that slides for the webcast would be available on its website.

Atmos Energy's fiscal year 2017 ended on September 30, 2017.

The information being 'furnished' rather than 'filed' under Section 18 means it is not subject to the same liability provisions of that section of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. While it provides information to investors, it does not carry the same formal legal weight as if it were part of a traditional filing like a 10-K or 10-Q.