SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF PUBLIC OFFERING OF COMMON STOCK

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On March 7, 2023, Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SWX) announced a public offering of $215 million in common stock, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional $32.25 million within 30 days. The funds will be utilized to repay borrowings from its credit facility and a 364-day term loan from November 2021 related to the acquisition of MountainWest Pipelines. The company aims to support working capital and general corporate purposes. J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities are joint book-running managers for the offering, which is registered under a shelf registration statement filed with the SEC.

Positive

• Proceeds from the offering will be used to reduce debt and enhance working capital.
• Potential for improved financial flexibility post-offering.

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• The stock offering may dilute existing shareholder value.

LAS VEGAS, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SWX) (the "Company") today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $215,000,000 in shares of its common stock. The Company expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $32,250,000 of shares of its common stock.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay outstanding borrowings under its credit facility and the remaining amounts due under the amended 364-day term loan credit agreement entered into in November 2021 in connection with the acquisition of MountainWest Pipelines Holding Company, and the remainder for working capital and general corporate purposes.

J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.

This offering is only being made by means of a prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus related to the offering may be obtained, when available, by visiting EDGAR on the Securities and Exchange Commission's (the "SEC") website at www.sec.gov or from J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, Toll-free: 1-866-803-9204; and BofA Securities, Inc., NC1-004-03-43, 200 North College Street, 3rd floor, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001, Attn: Prospectus Department, or email at dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com.

The offering is being made pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed by the Company with the SEC on December 2, 2020. A preliminary prospectus supplement relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

About Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the business of purchasing, distributing and transporting natural gas, and providing comprehensive utility infrastructure services across North America. Southwest Gas Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary, safely and reliably delivers natural gas to over two million customers in Arizona, California and Nevada. Centuri Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, is a strategic infrastructure services company that partners with regulated utilities to build and maintain the energy network that powers millions of homes and businesses across the United States and Canada. 

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Southwest Gas") and its wholly owned subsidiary, Southwest Gas Corporation, and the Company's expectations or intentions regarding the future. These forward-looking statements can often be identified by the use of words such as "will", "predict", "continue", "forecast", "expect", "believe", "anticipate", "outlook", "could", "target", "project", "intend", "plan", "seek", "estimate", "should", "may" and "assume", as well as variations of such words and similar expressions referring to the future, and include (without limitation) statements regarding the offering and anticipated use of proceeds therefrom. Factors that could cause actual results to differ also include (without limitation) those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.'s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its Web site or otherwise. The Company does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.

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SOURCE Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.

FAQ

What is the purpose of the Southwest Gas Holdings stock offering on March 7, 2023?

The funds will repay borrowings under its credit facility and a term loan, as well as support working capital.

How much capital is Southwest Gas Holdings looking to raise in its public offering?

Southwest Gas Holdings aims to raise $215 million, with an option for an additional $32.25 million.

Who are the underwriters for the Southwest Gas Holdings stock offering?

J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.

How will the stock offering impact existing shareholders of Southwest Gas Holdings?

The offering may dilute existing shareholder value due to the increase in the number of outstanding shares.

Where can I find the prospectus for the Southwest Gas Holdings stock offering?

The prospectus will be available on the SEC's website and from J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities.