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.

On September 29, 2026, Alicia Knapp, President Nuclear Development of American Electric Power (“AEP” or the “Company”), left the Company. Ms. Knapp’s involuntary separation triggers benefits to her under the Company’s Executive Severance Plan if she enters a severance, release of all claims, and noncompetition agreement (“Agreement”) with the Company. Under the Company’s Executive Severance Plan, the Company would provide Ms. Knapp one times her current salary and target annual incentive compensation, prorated vesting of performance shares and restricted stock units under the Company’s long-term incentive plan. By signing the Agreement, Ms. Knapp would release the Company from all claims that she may lawfully release, agree not to compete with the Company for one year, and re-affirm certain non-solicitation, confidentiality, non-disparagement and cooperation covenants with the Company.

Appointment of Joyce Mullen to the Board of Directors On September 24, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Duke Energy Corporation (the “Corporation”) appointed Joyce Mullen to the Board, effective September 28, 2026, with an initial term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Board also appointed Ms. Mullen to the Audit Committee and the Operations and Nuclear Oversight Committee of the Board, effective September 28, 2026. Ms. Mullen retired as president and chief executive officer of Insight Enterprises, Inc. (“Insight”), a Fortune 500 technology company, in April 2026 and continues to advise Insight’s leadership as executive vice president of strategic development. She joined Insight in October 2020 as president of North America. Before joining Insight, Ms.

As previously disclosed, effective April 16, 2026, Bernerd Da Santos transitioned from his role as Executive Vice President and President of US & Renewables of The AES Corporation (the “Company” or “AES”) to Chairman of the AES Clean Energy Board and Senior Strategic Advisor to the President of the Company. On September 14, 2026, the Company and Mr. Da Santos determined that Mr. Da Santos would depart from such position and his employment with the Company would terminate effective September 14, 2026. Mr. Da Santos has accepted a position with Fluence Energy, Inc. to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In connection with Mr. Da Santos’ departure, the Company entered into a Separation Agreement (the “Separation Agreement”) with him, dated September 14, 2026. Under the terms and conditions of the Separation Agreement, Mr.

On September 1, 2026, David A. Thomas, Director of DTE Energy Company, announced his intent to retire from the Board of Directors effective as of September 3, 2026. Dr. Thomas's decision to retire after 13 years of service is not a result of any disagreement with management or the Board.

On August 25, 2026, Exelon Corporation (“Exelon”) announced that Michael Innocenzo will depart from his roles as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Exelon, President and Chief Executive Officer of PECO Energy Company (“PECO”), and director and Board Chair of Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”), effective in 2027 on a date to be determined. Mr. Innocenzo will remain in his current roles until his departure date and assist in the orderly transition of his duties. In addition, Exelon announced that Jeanne Jones, currently serving as Exelon’s Executive Vice President and Chief Finance Officer, Audit and Risk, will assume responsibility for Exelon’s corporate strategy function in an expanded role and be named Executive Vice President of Finance and Strategy, effective October 5, 2026.

On August 5, 2026, Caroline Garcia and WEC Energy Group, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an agreement pursuant to which Ms. Garcia, age 50, will serve as Vice President and Controller, effective August 31, 2026. Since 2024, Ms. Garcia has served as Director of Audit Services at TXNM Energy, an energy holding company that provides electricity to customers in New Mexico and Texas through its regulated utilities. Prior to joining TXNM Energy in 2024, Ms. Garcia was an Audit Partner at KPMG LLP, where she worked from 1999 to 2024. During her nearly 25-year career at KPMG, she served clients across a variety of industries with a primary focus in the energy, utility and natural resources sectors. Ms. Garcia is a Certified Public Accountant. In connection with Ms.

On August 4, 2026, James H. Jeffries IV was elected to the Board of Directors of Atmos Energy Corporation (the “Company”), effective September 1, 2026, with his term expiring at the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders on February 3, 2027. Mr. Jeffries will participate in all applicable compensation and benefit plans offered by the Company to our directors. In connection with his election, on September 1, 2026, Mr. Jeffries will receive 1,000 share units which will vest and be distributed to him upon his separation from service from the Board of Directors. Mr. Jeffries is a partner with the law firm of McGuire Woods LLP and has announced his retirement effective August 31, 2026. In such role, Mr. Jeffries advised the Company with respect to energy and regulatory issues. The Company paid McGuire Woods LLP $422,649 in fiscal 2025 and $346,119 in fiscal 2026 to date for these services.