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Atmos Energy (ATO) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 10, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). James H. Jeffries IV joins board effective September 1, 2026, with term expiring February 3, 2027.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- James H. Jeffries IV joins board effective September 1, 2026, with term expiring February 3, 2027
- Jeffries receives 1,000 deferred share units, payable upon board-service separation
- Jeffries’ prior law firm received $422,649 in fiscal 2025 and $346,119 in fiscal 2026 to date
- Utility Operations leader John S. McDill plans retirement in early 2027, creating a succession transition
- Jeff D. Martinez succeeds McDill October 1, 2026; base salary rises from $380,000 to $500,000
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Executive leadership update: Jeffries elected to an unspecified role
- McDill retirement and Martinez appointment announced, signaling management succession
- News releases furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 contain the substantive announcements
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