ONE Gas Launches $225M At-The-Market Equity Offering

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ONE Gas, Inc. has entered into a new equity distribution agreement to offer and sell up to $225 million of common stock through an at-the-market program, utilizing previously registered capacity.

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• New Equity Distribution Agreement

  ONE Gas entered into an agreement on February 23, 2026, with multiple managers and forward purchasers to offer and sell common stock.

• Up to $225 Million At-The-Market Offering

  The company may sell up to $225,000,000 in common stock through an At-The-Market (ATM) program, allowing for sales from time to time at market prices.

• Leverages Prior Registration Capacity

  This offering utilizes the remaining capacity from a $300 million ATM program initially registered in February 2023, of which $74.5 million had previously been sold.

• Use of Proceeds

  Funds will be used for general corporate purposes, including repaying or refinancing outstanding indebtedness, funding working capital, capital expenditures, and potential acquisitions.

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This 424B5 prospectus supplement formalizes the launch of an At-The-Market (ATM) equity offering program for ONE Gas, Inc., allowing the company to sell up to $225 million of common stock. This program leverages unsold capacity from a prior $300 million registration statement from 2023, of which approximately $74.5 million had already been sold. The proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment, working capital, capital expenditures, and acquisitions. While ATM programs provide financial flexibility, they also introduce potential dilution for existing shareholders. The company is initiating this program while its stock is trading near its 52-week high, which is a favorable time to raise capital and mitigate the dilutive impact per share. This capital raise aligns with the company's stated strategy of strategic capital raises to support infrastructure investment and growth, as noted in its recent 10-K.