Atmos Energy (ATO) pushes $1.5B credit facility maturities out to 2029 and 2031

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Atmos Energy Corporation extended the maturities of its two major revolving credit facilities. The Three Year Credit Facility, a $1.5 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility, now matures on March 28, 2029. The Five Year Credit Facility, also a $1.5 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility, now matures on March 28, 2031. Both maturity extensions became effective on March 27, 2026, under the existing Revolving Credit Agreements with Crédit Agricole as Administrative Agent.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 1.01, 2.03

2 items

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business

The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement Financial

The company incurred a new significant debt or off-balance-sheet obligation.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

March 27, 2026

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Texas AND Virginia		1-10042		75-1743247
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1800 THREE LINCOLN CENTRE, 5430 LBJ FREEWAY, DALLAS, Texas		75240
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(972) 934-9227

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, No Par Value		ATO		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

Three Year Credit Agreement

As previously reported, on March 28, 2024, Atmos Energy Corporation (the “Company”) entered into a Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Three Year Credit Agreement”) with Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (“Crédit Agricole”), as the Administrative Agent, the syndication agents, the documentation agents, the lead arrangers and bookrunners named therein, and the lenders named therein. The Three Year Credit Agreement provides the Company with a $1.5 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Three Year Credit Facility”). The Three Year Credit Facility matures three years after the closing date of the Three Year Credit Agreement, subject to an ability of the lenders thereunder, or certain of the lenders thereunder, to elect to extend the maturity date of their commitments by one year following a request for such extension by the Company in accordance with the terms of the Three Year Credit Agreement, up to a maximum of two such extensions.

Pursuant to Section 2.23 of the Three Year Credit Agreement, the maturity of the commitments and loans of each lender under the Three Year Credit Agreement has been extended by one year to March 28, 2029. The maturity extension became effective as of March 27, 2026.

Five Year Credit Agreement

As previously reported, on March 28, 2024, the Company also entered into a Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Five Year Credit Agreement”) with Crédit Agricole, as the Administrative Agent, the syndication agents, the documentation agents, the lead arrangers and bookrunners named therein, and the lenders named therein. The Five Year Credit Agreement provides the Company with a $1.5 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Five Year Credit Facility”). The Five Year Credit Facility matures five years after the closing date of the Five Year Credit Agreement, subject to an ability of the lenders thereunder, or certain of the lenders thereunder, to elect to extend the maturity date of their commitments by one year following a request for such extension by the Company in accordance with the terms of the Five Year Credit Agreement, up to a maximum of two such extensions.

Pursuant to Section 2.23 of the Five Year Credit Agreement, the maturity of the commitments and loans of each lender under the Five Year Credit Agreement has been extended by one year to March 28, 2031. The maturity extension became effective as of March 27, 2026.

Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

The information described in Item 1.01 above is incorporated herein by reference.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
				(Registrant)
DATE: March 30, 2026				By:		/s/ Daniel M. Meziere
						Daniel M. Meziere
						Vice President of Investor Relations and Treasurer

FAQ

What did Atmos Energy (ATO) change in its credit agreements?

Atmos Energy extended the maturities of its two main revolving credit facilities. Both $1.5 billion senior unsecured credit lines now mature one year later than originally scheduled, strengthening the company’s access to bank liquidity over a longer horizon.

How large are Atmos Energy’s revolving credit facilities mentioned in the 8-K?

Each facility is a $1.5 billion senior unsecured revolving credit line. One is governed by the Three Year Credit Agreement and the other by the Five Year Credit Agreement, both arranged with Crédit Agricole and a syndicate of lenders.

When do Atmos Energy’s Three Year and Five Year Credit Facilities now mature?

The Three Year Credit Facility now matures on March 28, 2029. The Five Year Credit Facility now matures on March 28, 2031, reflecting one-year maturity extensions under Section 2.23 of their respective Revolving Credit Agreements.

When did the new credit facility maturities for Atmos Energy take effect?

The one-year maturity extensions became effective on March 27, 2026. That date marks when the participating lenders elected to extend their commitments under Section 2.23 of both the Three Year and Five Year Revolving Credit Agreements.

Who is the administrative agent for Atmos Energy’s extended credit facilities?

Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank serves as Administrative Agent. It also acts alongside syndication agents, documentation agents, lead arrangers, bookrunners, and the other lenders participating in Atmos Energy’s Revolving Credit Agreements.

Does the Atmos Energy 8-K involve a material definitive agreement?

Yes. The filing reports changes under existing Revolving Credit Agreements, which are described as material definitive agreements. The company discloses that the maturities were extended pursuant to Section 2.23 of each credit agreement with its lending group.

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