---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-24-269563"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ATO"
cik: "0000731802"
company_name: "ATMOS ENERGY CORP"
filed_at: "2024-12-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-29T10:33:55.999025+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Atmos Energy enters into $1.7B at-the-market equity distribution program

## Summary
- Entered equity distribution agreement to sell up to $1.7B of common stock via ATM, including forward sales.
- New program follows completion of prior $1B ATM program, expanding capacity by $700M.
- Sales agents receive 1.00% commission on gross proceeds; forward sellers receive similar compensation.
- Net proceeds to fund capital spending for system safety and reliability, plus general corporate purposes.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-24-269563
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ATO
- cik: 0000731802
- company_name: ATMOS ENERGY CORP
- filed_at: 2024-12-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/731802/000119312524269563/0001193125-24-269563-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/731802/000119312524269563/d817932d8k.htm

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