Board and executive changes

On November 3, 2026, Kim R. Cocklin notified Atmos Energy Corporation (the “Company”) of his decision to retire from the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) and from the role of Chairman of the Board, effective as of the date of the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders (the “2027 Annual Meeting”). Mr. Cocklin has reached mandatory retirement age under the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines and will not stand for re-election to the Board at the 2027 Annual Meeting. He intends to continue to serve as the Chairman of the Board through the 2027 Annual Meeting and advised the Company that his decision not to stand for re-election was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. During his tenure with the Company beginning in 2006, Mr.