New Atmos Energy (NYSE: ATO) director discloses trust and direct holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Atmos Energy Corporation director William James Ware filed an initial ownership report showing his holdings of company common stock as of joining the board. He beneficially owns 188 shares directly and 24,047 shares indirectly through a trust. A footnote explains these shares were held before he joined the Board of Directors.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

WARE WILLIAM JAMES

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5430 LBJ FREEWAY

SUITE 1800

(Street)

DALLAS TX 75240

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
02/04/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ATMOS ENERGY CORP [ ATO ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	188(1)	D
Common Stock	24,047(1)	I	By Trust

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares held prior to joining the Board of Directors.

	/s/Suzanne Johnson by POA	02/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What does the Atmos Energy (ATO) Form 3 filed by William James Ware report?

The Form 3 reports William James Ware’s initial beneficial ownership in Atmos Energy common stock. He holds 188 shares directly and 24,047 shares indirectly through a trust, with all shares held prior to joining the Board of Directors.

How many Atmos Energy (ATO) shares does William James Ware own directly?

William James Ware directly owns 188 shares of Atmos Energy common stock. This direct position is disclosed in Table I of the Form 3 and is separate from his larger indirect holdings through a trust arrangement reported on the same filing.

What indirect Atmos Energy (ATO) holdings are disclosed for William James Ware?

The filing shows William James Ware indirectly owns 24,047 Atmos Energy common shares, listed as held "By Trust." This means the shares are owned through a trust rather than in his personal name, but are still reported as beneficially owned.

When was the event requiring William James Ware’s Atmos Energy (ATO) Form 3 filing?

The event date requiring the Form 3 filing is February 4, 2026. This typically corresponds to the time he became a director, triggering the obligation to report his existing beneficial ownership in Atmos Energy common stock to the SEC.

Does the Atmos Energy (ATO) Form 3 reflect new share purchases or sales?

No specific purchases or sales are reported; the Form 3 is an initial ownership statement. A footnote states the shares were held prior to joining the Board of Directors, indicating the filing simply discloses existing positions rather than new transactions.

What is William James Ware’s role at Atmos Energy (ATO) according to the Form 3?

The Form 3 identifies William James Ware as a director of Atmos Energy Corporation. As a director and Section 16 insider, he is required to report his beneficial ownership in company securities, including both direct and trust-held common stock positions.