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National Fuel raises $350M in private placement to fund Ohio gas utility acquisition
NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO
- Gross proceeds of $350M from sale of 4.4M shares at $79.50/share; closing expected Dec 17, 2025.
- Net proceeds to partially finance the previously announced acquisition of CenterPoint's Ohio regulated gas utility business.
- Company states offering satisfies common equity needs for acquisition and supports current investment-grade credit rating.
- Shares sold to accredited investors under Rule 506; resale registration to be filed within 15 days after closing.
- Wells Fargo Securities and TD Securities acting as placement agents.
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