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John L. Walsh to Retire from UGI’s Board of Directors

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UGI Corporation announced the retirement of John L. Walsh from its Board of Directors, effective at the annual shareholder meeting in January 2023. Frank S. Hermance, Chair of the Board, expressed gratitude for Walsh's leadership during his 17 years of service and for his role in the CEO transition to Roger Perreault. Perreault highlighted Walsh's mentorship and commitment to stakeholders. The company continues to focus on delivering energy solutions and growth strategies.

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VALLEY FORGE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) announced today that John L. Walsh will retire from the UGI Board at the annual meeting of shareholders to be held in January 2023.

Frank S. Hermance, UGI’s Chair of the Board of Directors, stated, “On behalf of the entire UGI Board, I would like to thank John for his guidance, leadership and many years of dedicated service as an executive and as a member of the Board. We are particularly grateful to John for ensuring a smooth and successful CEO transition to Roger Perreault and his thoughtful contributions in the boardroom. While we will miss John’s valuable insights, we wish him a happy and healthy retirement.”

Roger Perreault, UGI’s President and CEO, commented, “I am grateful to John for his guidance and mentorship throughout the years and appreciate the example John set everyday with his unwavering commitment to our shareholders, employees, customers and other stakeholders. I will personally miss having John as a member of the Board, but wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement.”

Reflecting on his many years as a Director of UGI, Mr. Walsh remarked, “It has been an honor to serve on the UGI board for the past 17 years. It is an outstanding and insightful board totally committed to UGI’s success. While I will greatly miss working with Frank, Roger and my board colleagues, I look forward to UGI’s future growth and success as our dedicated teams deliver superior energy solutions to our customers and communities.”

About UGI Corporation
UGI Corporation is a distributor and marketer of energy products and services. Through subsidiaries, UGI operates natural gas and electric utilities in Pennsylvania, natural gas utilities in West Virginia, distributes LPG both domestically (through AmeriGas) and internationally (through UGI International), manages midstream energy assets in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia and electric generation assets in Pennsylvania, and engages in energy marketing, including renewable natural gas in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States and California and internationally in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK.

Comprehensive information about UGI Corporation is available on the Internet at https://www.ugicorp.com.

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FAQ

When is John L. Walsh retiring from UGI Corporation?

John L. Walsh will retire at the annual meeting of shareholders in January 2023.

Who is replacing John L. Walsh on the UGI Board?

The press release does not specify a replacement for John L. Walsh.

What impact might John L. Walsh's retirement have on UGI Corporation?

Walsh's retirement may lead to changes in board dynamics and oversight.

How long did John L. Walsh serve on the UGI Board?

John L. Walsh served on the UGI Board for 17 years.

Who expressed gratitude towards John L. Walsh's contributions?

Frank S. Hermance, Chair of the Board, and Roger Perreault, President and CEO, expressed gratitude.

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