Atmos Energy (ATO) director granted 920 phantom stock units as board pay

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ATMOS ENERGY CORP director William James Ware received a grant of phantom stock units as part of his board compensation. On the reported date, he acquired 920.2600 phantom stock units, each equivalent to one share of common stock, valued at $184.7300 per unit.

The units were awarded under the company’s 1998 Long-Term Incentive Plan and are to be settled when Ware’s service on the board ends. After this award, his reported phantom stock balance is 920.2600 units, reflecting a non-cash, long-term incentive rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/06/2026

4. 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 Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Phantom Stock Units	(1)	03/06/2026		A		920.26		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	920.26	$184.73	920.26	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each unit of phantom stock is equivalent to one share of the Company's common stock.

2. The phantom stock units were granted under the 1998 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan") and are to be settled upon the reporting person's termination of service on the Company's Board.

	/s/Suzanne Johnson by POA	03/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did ATMOS ENERGY CORP (ATO) director William James Ware report on this Form 4?

Director William James Ware reported receiving a grant of 920.2600 phantom stock units. These units are a form of deferred equity-based compensation linked to Atmos Energy’s common stock rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

How many Atmos Energy (ATO) phantom stock units were granted to William James Ware?

William James Ware was granted 920.2600 phantom stock units. Each unit is equivalent to one share of Atmos Energy common stock, giving him the economic exposure of 920.2600 shares through this deferred compensation award.

At what reference value were the Atmos Energy (ATO) phantom stock units granted?

The phantom stock units were granted at a reference value of $184.7300 per unit. This price is used to determine the grant’s notional value, with each unit corresponding to one share of Atmos Energy common stock.

Under which plan were William James Ware’s Atmos Energy (ATO) phantom stock units granted?

The phantom stock units were granted under Atmos Energy’s 1998 Long-Term Incentive Plan. This plan provides equity-based awards to directors, aligning their compensation with long-term shareholder value through stock-linked incentives rather than cash.

When will William James Ware’s Atmos Energy (ATO) phantom stock units be settled?

The phantom stock units are scheduled to be settled upon William James Ware’s termination of service on Atmos Energy’s board. Settlement occurs when he leaves the board, providing deferred compensation linked to the company’s common stock.

How many Atmos Energy (ATO) phantom stock units does William James Ware hold after this grant?

Following this reported grant, William James Ware holds 920.2600 phantom stock units in total. This balance reflects his accumulated phantom stock position from this award, representing an equivalent economic interest in 920.2600 shares of Atmos Energy common stock.