-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, RrwELR3wLZ0UkIvwBIg2oWJx4jdogbaMpSG4ofah+s2PuRYTXDDciCgzL8xS45PF 9O0WiKKUUdohTriBUR8zJA== 0000950144-96-008481.txt : 19961120 0000950144-96-008481.hdr.sgml : 19961120 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950144-96-008481 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19961112 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events FILED AS OF DATE: 19961118 SROS: NASD FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: UNITED CITIES GAS CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000101105 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION [4924] IRS NUMBER: 361801540 STATE OF INCORPORATION: IL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-01284 FILM NUMBER: 96668513 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5300 MARYLAND WAY CITY: BRENTWOOD STATE: TN ZIP: 37027 BUSINESS PHONE: 6153735310 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5300 MARYLAND WAY CITY: BRENTWOOD STATE: TN ZIP: 37027 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS GAS CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19670829 8-K 1 UNITED CITIES GAS COMPANY FORM 8-K 1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 12, 1996 -------------------------- United Cities Gas Company - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois & Virginia 0-12841 36-1801540 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 5300 Maryland Way, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (615) 373-5310 -------------------------- 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS Pursuant to Instruction F to Form 8-K, the information contained in the press releases filed as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 hereto is hereby incorporated by reference in answer to Item 5 of this Form 8-K. -2- 3 SIGNATURES 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. UNITED CITIES GAS COMPANY Date: November 12, 1996 By /s/ James B. Ford -------------------------------------- James B. Ford Senior Vice President and Treasurer -3- 4 EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT SEQUENTIALLY NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT NUMBERED PAGE 99.1 Press release dated November 12, 1996 relating to Shareholders approve Merger with Atmos Energy Corporation 99.2 Press release dated November 15, 1996 relating to rate increase request in Illinois
E-1 EX-99.1 2 PRESS RELEASE DATED NOV. 12 1 NEWS RELEASE FOR RELEASE: CONTACT: Immediately Linda A. Kelley 615-373-0104 Ext. 224 UNITED CITIES SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE MERGER WITH ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION BRENTWOOD, TENN.--November 12, 1996--United Cities Gas Co., (NASDAQ:UCIT) a multistate distributor of natural and propane gas, announced today that their shareholders have approved the merger of United Cities Gas Company and Atmos Energy Corporation, with Atmos as the surviving company. The number of outstanding shares represented in person or by proxy at United Cities' special meeting of shareholders was 72.8 percent, with 71.7 percent voting in favor of the merger. "We are pleased that our shareholders have voted for the merger agreement with Atmos," said Gene C. Koonce, United Cities' chairman, president and chief executive officer. "Our shareholders will have the opportunity to participate in the growth of the natural gas industry by retaining their investment in what will be a major distributor in the Southeast and Midwest." The combined operations of both companies will serve approximately one million customers in 13 states, making Atmos one of the largest natural gas utilities in the country in terms of customers. The required regulatory approvals needed to complete the merger are still pending in eight states, however the transaction is expected to be closed by the end of March 1997. Upon completion of the merger, United Cities shareholders will receive one share of Atmos stock for each share of United Cities' stock. United Cities Gas Company distributes natural and propane gas to approximately 335,000 customers in ten states. The company is also engaged in other energy-related businesses. [United Cities Gas Company Logo] EX-99.2 3 PRESS RELEASE DATED NOV. 15 1 NEWS RELEASE FOR RELEASE: CONTACT: Immediately Linda A. Kelley 615-373-0104 Ext. 224 UNITED CITIES FILES FOR ILLINOIS RATE INCREASE BRENTWOOD, TENN.--November 15, 1996--United Cities Gas Co., (NASDAQ:UCIT), a multistate distributor of natural and propane gas announced today it has filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission requesting a general rate increase totaling approximately $1.2 million in annual revenues. The application filed represents an overall rate increase of 6.1% for approximately 23,000 customers in or near Harrisburg, Metropolis, Vandalia, Virden and Salem, Illinois. United Cities has requested a 10.91% return on rate base and 12.75% return on common equity. If approved by the Commission, new rates would go into effect in mid-October of 1977. United Cities' Chairman, President and CEO, Gene C. Koonce, said the company is seeking the proposed increase as a result of general inflationary increases in expenses over the past seven years and increased investment in plant facilities. Since the last rate filing in 1989, United Cities has invested approximately $4.8 million in its Illinois service territory. United Cities Gas Company distributes natural and propane gas to approximately 335,000 customers in ten states. The company is also engaged in other energy-related businesses. [United Cities Gas Company Logo] -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----