What is the primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing?

This Form 8-K filing announces Dominion Resources, Inc.'s entry into Sales Agency Agreements to establish an 'at-the-market' equity offering program, allowing them to sell up to $400 million of common stock.

What does 'at-the-market' offering mean for investors?

An 'at-the-market' offering allows Dominion to sell its common stock over time at prevailing market prices. This means shares can be sold directly on the New York Stock Exchange or through other market mechanisms, offering flexibility to the company in how and when it raises capital, which could impact share supply.

What is the total amount of capital Dominion can raise through this program?

Dominion can raise up to an aggregate of $400 million through the sale of its common stock under these Sales Agency Agreements.

Under what mechanism are these shares being offered?

The shares are being offered pursuant to Dominion's registration statement on Form S-3, which became automatically effective upon filing with the SEC on January 29, 2009. This allows for efficient and continuous offerings.

D 8-K SEC Disclosure — Jan 29, 2009

Summary

Dominion Resources, Inc. (D) has announced an "at-the-market" (ATM) equity offering program through three separate Sales Agency Agreements with BNY Mellon Capital Markets, Merrill Lynch, and Morgan Stanley. This program allows Dominion to sell up to $400 million worth of its common stock over time. The sales can occur through various methods, including negotiated transactions and sales directly on the New York Stock Exchange, leveraging an automatically effective Form S-3 registration statement filed on the same day. This offering provides Dominion with financial flexibility to raise capital efficiently in the public markets as needed.

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1Dominion Resources (D) entered into Sales Agency Agreements with BNY Mellon Capital Markets, Merrill Lynch, and Morgan Stanley.
2The company can offer up to $400 million of its common stock through these agreements.
3Sales will be conducted as 'at-the-market' offerings, allowing for flexibility in pricing and timing.
4Methods of sale include privately negotiated transactions and direct sales on the NYSE.
5The offerings are made under a Form S-3 registration statement filed on January 29, 2009.
6This initiative provides Dominion with a mechanism to raise capital opportunistically.
7The Sales Agents will act in their individual capacities to sell the Company's shares.

DOMINION ENERGY, INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jan 29, 2009)

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