Not independent
Tenure on this board
6.8 yrs
Meeting calendar
ATO · Annual meeting · Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Atmos Energy Corp
12 nominees · 8 ballot items.
The 2026 Atmos Energy proxy solicits votes on eight management-proposed matters: Election of directors; Ratification of appointment of independent public accounting firm; Advisory Say-on-Pay; and amendments to the Articles of Incorporation to increase authorized shares, provide for plurality voting in contested elections, limit officer liability, clarify indemnification provisions, and remove obsolete provisions and make clarifying changes.
Market cap
$29.7B
1Y TSR
+15.0%
Board grade
C+
Record date
Dec 12, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Feb 4, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot8
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORThe Board is nominating 12 individuals to serve as directors for one-year terms expiring in 2027. The Board recommends voting FOR each nominee.
- 2
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORThe Audit Committee has appointed Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026 and seeks shareholder ratification of this appointment.
- 3
Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of the Compensation of Our Named Executive Officers
ManagementBoard: FORSay-on-Pay advisory vote on fiscal 2025 executive compensation; advisory and not binding; the Board continues to link pay to performance.
- 4
Approval of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to Increase the Number of Authorized Shares of Common Stock
ManagementBoard: FORIncrease the number of authorized common shares from 200 million to 400 million to provide flexibility for future equity financings and capital needs.
- 5
Approval of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to Provide for Plurality Voting in the Event of a Contested Election
ManagementBoard: FORProvide for plurality voting in contested director elections (over two-thirds vote requirement to approve); aimed at avoiding failed elections.
- 6
Approval of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to Limit the Liability of Certain Officers as Permitted by Texas and Virginia Law
ManagementBoard: FORLimit the liability of certain officers as permitted by Texas and Virginia law (exculpation); rights and limits defined; does not eliminate liability for all misconduct.
- 7
Approval of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to Clarify the Indemnification Provisions
ManagementBoard: FORClarify the indemnification and advancement of expenses provisions for directors and officers to align with best practices.
- 8
Approval of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to Remove Obsolete Provisions and Make Certain Other Clarifying, Technical, and Conforming Changes
ManagementBoard: FORRemove obsolete provisions and make clarifying, technical and conforming changes (Clean-Up Amendments) to align with current Texas and Virginia law; includes cross-references and terminology updates.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot12
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
16.7 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.7 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.5 yrs
Also a director at
Birchtech Corp (BCHT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.7 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.9 yrs
Also a director at
Pedevco Corp (PED)
Independent
Tenure on this board
21.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.2 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STATE STREET CORP | 6.8% | 11,372,750 | $2.1B |
| 2 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.4% | 10,735,547 | $2.0B |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.6% | 9,285,633 | $1.7B |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 5.5% | 9,099,667 | $1.7B |
| 5 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 4.8% | 8,009,259 | $1.5B |
| 6 | Capital International Investors | 4.4% | 7,326,778 | $1.4B |
| 7 | Aristotle Capital Management, LLC | 2.9% | 4,866,481 | $899M |
| 8 | Capital Research Global Investors | 2.4% | 4,010,550 | $741M |
| 9 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.3% | 3,807,546 | $700M |
| 10 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.2% | 3,655,027 | $675M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Atmos Energy Corp 2026 annual meeting?
- Atmos Energy Corp (ATO) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Atmos Energy Corp 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Atmos Energy Corp 2026 meeting is Friday, December 12, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Atmos Energy Corp's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 12 director nominees at the Atmos Energy Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Atmos Energy Corp 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 8 proposals at the Atmos Energy Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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