8-K

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

June 29, 2021

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

(972) 934-9227

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

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

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Atmos Energy Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John S. McDill, its current VP, Pipeline Safety, to become Senior Vice President, Utility Operations, effective October 1, 2021. On June 29, 2021, David J. Park announced his intention to step down from the position of Senior Vice President, Utility Operations, effective October 1, 2021, to pursue graduate work and ministry full-time.

Mr. McDill, 57, has been with Atmos Energy for 34 years and has served in multiple leadership roles, including Vice President of Operations for the Mississippi Division beginning in 2002 until his promotion to Vice President, Pipeline Safety effective in May 2012. Mr. McDill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in petroleum engineering from Mississippi State University.

Although Atmos Energy is not a party to any employment agreement with Mr. McDill, beginning June 30, 2021, he received an increase in base salary from $293,550 to $425,000. On October 1, 2021, in connection with his promotion to Senior Vice President, Utility Operations, his target annual bonus will increase to 60% of base salary, and his long-term incentive award target will increase to 125% of his grade midpoint salary.

On July 2, 2021, the Company issued a press release announcing certain of the matters disclosed above under Item 5.02. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

The information furnished in this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any of the Company’s filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

News Release

Analysts and Media Contact:

Daniel M. Meziere (972) 855-3729

Atmos Energy Corporation Promotes

John McDill to Senior Vice President of Utility Operations

DALLAS **** (July 2, 2021) - Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) today announced that John McDill has been promoted to senior vice president of utility operations effective October 1, 2021. In his new role, McDill will be responsible for the operations of Atmos Energy’s six utility divisions in eight states, as well as gas supply.

“John has broad experience in safety, engineering, and operations and currently serves as VP of Pipeline Safety. He will lead our utility divisions and gas supply team with the same passion and focus on safety and reliability that today supports our vision of being the safest provider of natural gas services,” said Kevin Akers, President and CEO of Atmos Energy Corporation.

McDill has been with Atmos Energy for 34 years, working first as an engineer and then in operations. He served as Vice President of Operations for Atmos Energy’s Mississippi Division for 10 years before assuming his current role as corporate VP Pipeline Safety in 2012. McDill earned a Bachelor of Science degree in petroleum engineering from Mississippi State University.

McDill will succeed David Park who announced his intention to step down from his position effective October 1, 2021, to pursue graduate work and ministry full-time. “David has dedicated more than 27 years to Atmos Energy. Our senior leadership team and all 4,700 employees are indebted to his passion for our vision and the communities that we serve. We are grateful for his service and now offer our full support and friendship as he leaves the Company to answer this important call to serve,” said Akers.

We will name McDill’s successor at a later date.

About Atmos Energy

Atmos Energy Corporation, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the country’s largest natural gas-only distributor. We safely deliver reliable, affordable, efficient and abundant natural gas to more than 3 million distribution customers in over 1,400 communities across eight states located primarily in the South. As part of our vision to be the safest provider of natural gas services, we are modernizing our business and infrastructure while continuing to invest in safety, innovation, environmental sustainability and our communities. Atmos Energy manages proprietary pipeline and storage assets, including one of the largest intrastate natural gas pipeline systems in Texas. Find us online at http://www.atmosenergy.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.