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
April 13, 2000
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
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(State or Other (Commission (I.R.S.Employer
Jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
Incorporation)
1800 THREE LINCOLN CENTRE,
5430 LBJ FREEWAY, DALLAS, TEXAS 75240
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(Address of Principal (Zip Code)
Executive Offices)
(972) 934-9227
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On April 13, 2000, Atmos Energy Corporation announced in a
press release that J. Charles Goodman had resigned as Executive Vice
President, Utility Operations, effective April 28, 2000. A copy of
such press release is filed herein as Exhibit 99.1, which is
incorporated herein by reference.
On April 25, 2000, Atmos Energy Corporation announced in a
press release that Larry J. Dagley had been named Chief Operating
Officer of U.S. Propane, L.P. and had resigned as Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer of Atmos Energy Corporation.
Atmos also announced in the release that J. Patrick Reddy had been
appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer, all effective immediately. A copy of such press release
is filed herein as Exhibit 99.2, which is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of Atmos Energy Corporation dated
April 13, 2000.
99.2 Press Release of Atmos Energy Corporation dated
April 25, 2000.
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: May 8, 2000 By: /s/ ROBERT W. BEST
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Robert W. Best
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Item Number Description Page
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99.1 Press Release of Atmos Energy Corporation
dated April 13, 2000
99.2 Press Release of Atmos Energy Corporation
dated April 25, 2000
EXHIBIT 99.1
[ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION LETTERHEAD AND LOGO APPEAR HERE]
DATE: April 13, 2000 INVESTOR CONTACTS:
Lynn Hord (972) 855-3729
Carol Knies (972) 855-3116
MEDIA CONTACT:
FOR RELEASE: Immediately Randy Hicks (972) 855-3720
GOODMAN RESIGNS AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
OF ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
Dallas, Texas -- Atmos Energy Corporation announced today that J.
Charles Goodman will resign as Executive Vice President of Utility
Operations effective April 28, 2000. Since 1981, Goodman has held
increasingly responsible positions within Atmos and assumed his current
position in 1995.
"Charles has been an integral and valued member of the management team
at Atmos and is also a recognized leader in the natural gas industry,"
said Robert W. Best, Atmos Chairman, President and CEO. "We will miss
his contributions to our management team and his dedication to our
company."
Atmos has promoted R. Earl Fischer to Senior Vice President, Utility
Operations to replace Goodman. Fischer joined Atmos in 1962 and was
President of Western Kentucky Gas Company before assuming his current
role as President of Atmos' Energas division. As Senior Vice
President, Utility Operations, Fischer will continue to oversee Energas
operations.
"Earl Fischer has a proven track record of success within the Company,
in the business communities he has served and within the natural gas
industry," said Best. "Atmos is extremely fortunate to have someone
with Earl Fischer's knowledge, ability and leadership style to assume
this important position".
Atmos Energy Corporation of Dallas, Texas, distributes natural gas and
propane to more than one million customers in 13 states through its
operating divisions -- Energas Company, Greeley Gas Company, Trans
Louisiana Gas Company, United Cities Gas Company, Western Kentucky Gas
Company and United Cities Propane Gas, Inc.
EXHIBIT 99.2
[ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION LETTERHEAD AND LOGO APPEAR HERE]
DATE: April 25, 2000 INVESTOR CONTACTS:
Lynn Hord (972) 855-3729
Carol Knies (972) 855-3116
MEDIA CONTACT:
FOR RELEASE: Immediately Randy Hicks (972) 855-3720
DAGLEY ELECTED CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF US PROPANE;
RESIGNS AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
Dallas, Texas -- Atmos Energy Corporation announced today that
Larry J. Dagley will be elected Chief Operating Officer of US
Propane, L.P., and has resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Atmos Energy Corporation.
Atmos announced in February that it had entered into an
agreement to form a joint venture that combines its United Cities
Propane Gas operations with the propane operations of AGL Resources,
Inc., Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc., and TECO Energy. The
combined entity will be among the ten largest propane retailers in
the nation, with nearly 200,000 customers.
"Larry initiated the process of forming the partnership several
months ago and he now has the opportunity to join US Propane as its
Chief Operating Officer," said Robert W. Best, Chairman, President
and Chief Executive Officer. "This is an outstanding opportunity for
Larry and his leadership will be invaluable to US Propane. Larry has
made significant contributions to Atmos during his tenure with the
Company. We will miss him, but we wish him great success at US
Propane."
Dagley joined Atmos in 1997 as Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Atmos, Dagley was Senior
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the former Pacific
Enterprises, a California-based holding company whose primary
subsidiary is Southern California Gas Company. Dagley has also
served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Transco
Energy Company, a Houston-based natural gas pipeline company, and as
an Audit Partner with Arthur Andersen & Co.
Atmos has promoted J. Patrick Reddy to Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to replace Dagley. Reddy
joined Atmos in August 1998 as Vice President of Corporate
Development and was named Treasurer in December 1998. Prior to
joining Atmos, Reddy was Vice President, Planning and Advisory
Services at Pacific Enterprises. Reddy served with Pacific
Enterprises beginning in 1980 in various management and financial
positions. A graduate of the University of Southern California at
Los Angeles, Reddy received an MBA degree in Finance from the
University of Southern California.
"We are fortunate to have someone of Pat's ability and
experience to step into the Chief Financial Officer position," said
Best. "Pat has been involved in the gas industry for the past 20
years and I am confident that he will do a great job as Chief
Financial Officer of Atmos."
Atmos Energy Corporation of Dallas, Texas, distributes natural
gas and propane to more than one million customers in 13 states
through its operating divisions -- Energas Company, Greeley Gas
Company, Trans Louisiana Gas Company, United Cities Gas Company,
Western Kentucky Gas Company and United Cities Propane Gas, Inc.
