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ATMOS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 6, 2020)

Filed May 6, 2020For Securities:ATO

Summary

Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) filed an 8-K on May 6, 2020, primarily to announce its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2020. The company also indicated that its officers would discuss these results during a conference call and webcast scheduled for May 7, 2020. Investors should note that the information furnished in this 8-K, including the attached news release (Exhibit 99.1), is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and thus does not carry the same liability implications. The key takeaway for investors is the company's proactive communication regarding its quarterly performance, even though the detailed financial figures are primarily contained within the furnished news release and will be elaborated upon in the subsequent conference call. The filing serves as a notification and a reference point for upcoming investor discussions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Company announced fiscal second quarter 2020 financial results on May 6, 2020.
  • 2The reporting period ended on March 31, 2020.
  • 3A conference call and webcast to discuss financial results were scheduled for May 7, 2020.
  • 4The news release detailing the financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The filing includes various XBRL-related exhibits for interactive data viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2020, are detailed in the news release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Additionally, further discussion and context were provided during the conference call and webcast on May 7, 2020.

This 8-K filing primarily serves as a notification of the financial results announcement and the upcoming conference call. The detailed financial results are in the accompanying news release (Exhibit 99.1), not within the 8-K itself.

When information is furnished and not 'filed,' it means the company is providing it to the public but is not subject to the same level of liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for any misstatements or omissions contained within that specific information. It's a distinction regarding legal responsibility for the disclosed content.

Atmos Energy held a conference call and webcast on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, where officers discussed the financial results. The slides for this webcast were also made available on the company's website.