ONE Gas Establishes $225M At-The-Market Equity Offering Program

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ONE Gas, Inc. has launched a new At-The-Market (ATM) equity offering program, enabling the company to sell up to $225 million in common stock, which could lead to significant dilution.

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• Establishes At-The-Market (ATM) Program

  ONE Gas, Inc. entered into an equity distribution agreement to offer and sell shares of its common stock with an aggregate offering price of up to $225,000,000. Sales will be made from time to time through various managers at market prices or in block transactions.

• Potential Dilution

  The ATM program allows for the issuance of new shares, which, if fully utilized, would result in dilution for current shareholders. The company is not obligated to sell any shares under the agreement.

• Includes Forward Sale Agreements

  The agreement also provides for the company to enter into forward sale agreements, where forward purchasers will borrow and sell shares, with proceeds expected upon future physical settlement.

• Commission Structure

  Managers and forward sellers will be entitled to a commission of 2% of the gross offering proceeds from shares sold through them.

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ONE Gas, Inc. has entered into an At-The-Market (ATM) equity distribution agreement, allowing it to sell up to $225 million of common stock from time to time. This represents a substantial capital raise, equivalent to approximately 4.16% of the company's current market capitalization. While the program provides financial flexibility and extends the company's capital runway, it also introduces potential dilution for existing shareholders as shares are sold into the market. The timing, near the company's 52-week high, is opportune for raising capital at a favorable price. The agreement also includes provisions for forward sale agreements, offering additional flexibility in capital management. This 8-K operationalizes the S-3ASR shelf registration filed on February 23, 2026.