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  Issuer is Settlor of Trust
  Common
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  Boston
  MA
  02114
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  30916200
  155399533
  12/10/2024
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  Common
  06/30/2003
  Issuance of shares to Trust for the benefit of Atmos Energy Corporation Pension Account Plan
  Atmos Energy Corporation
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  1169700
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  Y
  12/10/2024
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