731802--11/12/2010--ATMOS_ENERGY

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The continuation of recent economic conditions could adversely affect our customers and negatively impact our financial results. The costs of providing pension and postretirement health care benefits and related funding requirements are subject to changes in pension fund values, changing demographics and fluctuating actuarial assumptions and may have a material adverse effect on our financial results. In addition, the passage of the Health Care Reform Act in 2010 could significantly increase the cost of the health care benefits for our employees. Our operations are exposed to market risks that are beyond our control which could adversely affect our financial results and capital requirements. We are subject to state and local regulations that affect our operations and financial results. We may experience increased federal, state and local regulation of the safety of our operations. Some of our operations are subject to increased federal regulatory oversight that could affect our operations and financial results. We are subject to environmental regulations which could adversely affect our operations or financial results. Our business may be subject in the future to additional regulatory and financial risks associated with global warming and climate change. The concentration of our distribution, pipeline and storage operations in the State of Texas exposes our operations and financial results to economic conditions and regulatory decisions in Texas. Adverse weather conditions could affect our operations or financial results. Inflation and increased gas costs could adversely impact our customer base and customer collections and increase our level of indebtedness. Our growth in the future may be limited by the nature of our business, which requires extensive capital spending. Our operations are subject to increased competition. Distributing and storing natural gas involve risks that may result in accidents and additional operating costs.

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