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 ----------------- ------------------------ ------------------ (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 ------------------------------- ------------ (Address of Principal (Zip Code) Executive Offices) (972) 934-9227 -------------- (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) Not Applicable ------------------------------------------------------------- (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 ------------------ Robert W. Best Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Item Number Description Page ----------- ----------- ---- 99.1 Press Release of Atmos Energy Corporation dated April 13, 2000 99.2 Press Release of Atmos Energy Corporation dated April 25, 2000 EX-99 2 NEWS RELEASE,4/13/00 RE: GOODMAN RESIGNATION 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. EX-99 3 NEWS RELEASE,4/26/00 RE: DAGLEY RESIGNATION 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.