731802--11/29/2007--ATMOS_ENERGY

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The concentration of our distribution, pipeline and storage operations in the State of Texas has increased the exposure of our operations and financial results to economic conditions and regulatory decisions in Texas. Adverse weather conditions could affect our operations. The execution of our business plan could be affected by an inability to access capital markets. 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. The cost of providing pension and postretirement health care benefits is subject to changes in pension fund values, changing demographics and actuarial assumptions and may have a material adverse effect on our financial results. We are subject to environmental regulations which could adversely affect our operations or financial results. Distributing and storing natural gas involve risks that may result in accidents and additional operating costs. Natural disasters, terrorist activities or other significant events could adversely affect our operations or financial results.

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