Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO) today reported consolidated results for its 2008 fiscal year and fourth quarter ended September 30, 2008.

Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) said today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend increase on the company's common stock of approximately 2 percent to 33 cents a share. The indicated annual dividend is $1.32. This is the company's 21st consecutive annual dividend increase.

J. Patrick Reddy, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO), will speak at the Bank of America 2008 Energy Conference on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at 9:20 a.m. ET.

Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) will host a conference call on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at 8:00 a.m. ET to review the company's 2008 fiscal year end and fourth quarter financial results. Atmos Energy will release these results on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, following the market close.

Atmos Energy's (NYSE: ATO) Sharing the Warmth program is ready to aid customers who need assistance with their natural gas payments this winter. The program helps persons with low-income, the elderly and families with young children.