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    Kevin Akers

    President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director at Atmos Energy Corp
    Board
    Since October 1, 2019
    Age
    61 years
    Tenure
    Joined Atmos Energy in 1991 and held various leadership roles including President of the Mississippi Division (2002), President of the Kentucky/Mid-States Division (May 2007 - December 2016), Senior Vice President (January 2017 - November 2018), Executive Vice President (November 2018 - September 2019), culminating in the appointment as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director on October 1, 2019.

    Also at Atmos Energy Corp

    CTF
    Christopher T. Forsythe
    Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    JBP
    Jessica Bateman Pulliam
    Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary
    JMR
    John M. Robbins
    Senior Vice President, Human Resources

    About

    Kevin Akers has devoted over three decades to the natural gas industry, beginning his career at Atmos Energy in 1991.

    Over the years, he advanced through several key leadership positions, driving operational excellence and safety across multiple regional divisions and executive roles.

    In his extensive career at Atmos Energy, significant efforts were made to modernize infrastructure and enhance regulatory compliance, reflecting his commitment to innovative and prudent capital investment strategies.

    His leadership continues to be pivotal in guiding the company towards sustained growth and reliability, underscoring a professional journey marked by strategic foresight and operational dedication.

    $ATO Performance Under Kevin Akers

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Atmos Energy CorporationExecutive Vice PresidentNovember 6, 2018 - September 30, 2019Oversaw Atmos Pipeline Texas (APT)
    Atmos Energy CorporationSenior Vice President, Safety and Enterprise ServicesJanuary 1, 2017 - November 5, 2018Oversaw customer service, facilities management, safety, and supply chain management
    Atmos Energy CorporationPresident of the Kentucky/Mid-States DivisionMay 2007 - December 31, 2016Held leadership responsibilities
    Atmos Energy CorporationPresident of the Mississippi Division2002 - 2007Led the Mississippi Division operations

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary $1,100,000 Annually (FY 2024) Fixed base salary for President & CEO
    Retirement Contributions $13,638 Annually (FY 2024) Company contributions to retirement savings plan
    Term Life Insurance Premium $1,705 Annually (FY 2024) Cost for premiums for company-paid term life insurance

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Performance-Based RSUs

    Metric [Unit/Scale]ValueDetails
    Performance Period [None]Oct 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2026 Evaluation period for cumulative EPS over three fiscal years
    Performance Metric [None]Cumulative EPS Levels: Below Threshold: < $19.95 (0% award); Threshold: $19.95 (50% award); Target: $21.00 (100% award); Maximum: $22.05 (200% award)
    Grant Date [None]May 7, 2024 Date when RSUs were granted
    Grant Date Fair Value [USD]$3,420,205 Fair value at target performance level
    Grant Date Stock Price [USD/share]$119.86 Price per share at grant date
    RSUs Granted [Units]Threshold: 14,268; Target: 28,535; Maximum: 57,070 Number of RSUs based on performance attainment
    Vesting Schedule [None]Primary vesting on Sep 30, 2026; Partial vesting on Sep 30, 2025 Vesting is contingent upon meeting cumulative EPS targets
    LTIP Weight [Percent]75% Weighting of performance-based RSUs in the overall long-term incentive plan

    Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

    Metric [Unit/Scale]ValueDetails
    Performance Metric [None]EPS Threshold: $6.20 (50% payout); Target: $6.53 (100% payout); Adjusted: $6.73 (161%); Maximum: $6.86 (200%); Actual EPS: $6.83 (191% payout)
    Grant Date [None]Oct 1, 2023 Date of award determination
    Payouts [USD]Threshold: $605,000; Target: $1,210,000; Maximum: $2,420,000 Cash-based awards based on EPS performance; payout levels set according to the company’s performance
    Vesting Schedule [None]No vesting schedule Awards are paid annually based on fiscal year performance
    Additional Condition [None]TSR cap applies if negative If Total Shareholder Return (TSR) is negative, payout is capped at the target level