RGC Resources Subsidiary Extends $78M Private Shelf Debt Facility for Three Years

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RGC Resources' subsidiary, Roanoke Gas Company, extended its private shelf agreement with PGIM, Inc. for an additional three years, maintaining access to up to $78 million in senior promissory notes, with $50 million remaining available.

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• Private Shelf Agreement Extended

  Roanoke Gas Company, a subsidiary of RGC Resources, Inc., entered into the Fourth Amendment to its Private Shelf Agreement with PGIM, Inc., extending the borrowing provision for an additional three years through March 31, 2029.

• Access to Capital Maintained

  The agreement authorizes the issue and sale of up to $78 million in senior promissory notes. As of March 30, 2026, $28 million has been issued, leaving $50 million in available capacity.

• Enhanced Financial Flexibility

  This extension provides crucial access to debt capital, supporting the company's liquidity and operational needs, especially in light of recent financial pressures such as a natural gas under-collection and decreased Q1 net income.

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This amendment is a proactive step by RGC Resources to ensure continued access to capital for its utility subsidiary. Extending the private shelf agreement for three years, allowing for the issuance of up to $78 million in senior promissory notes (with $50 million still available), provides significant financial flexibility. This is particularly important given the company's recent disclosure of a natural gas under-collection and a decrease in Q1 net income, as it helps secure liquidity and operational runway. The extension of this debt facility, following a similar extension of a revolving credit facility last month, indicates a strategic focus on managing the company's financial obligations and capital structure.