Illinois Commerce Commission Approves Merger of AGL Resources and Nicor

Wednesday December 7th 2011 02:47:00 PM

ATLANTA and NAPERVILLE, Ill., Dec. 7, 2011 -- AGL Resources Inc. (NYSE: AGL) and Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) today received approval of their merger from the Illinois Commerce Commission.  This is the final approval required to close the transaction.  "We are pleased with the ICC's decision to approve our merger," said John W. Somerhalder II, chairman, president and chief executive officer of AGL Resources.  "We will review the ICC's final order and plan to close the transaction in a timely manner."  Once completed, the merger is expected to create the largest system of affiliated natural gas-only distribution companies in the country based on customer count, servin...

Nicor Declares Special Pro Rata Dividend in Preparation for Completing Merger With AGL Resources

Tuesday November 1st 2011 03:27:58 PM

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov 01, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --In preparation for the potential closing of the merger of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) with AGL Resources Inc. (NYSE: AGL), Nicor's Board of Directors declared a special pro rata dividend today to ensure that shareholders continue to receive a dividend at the current rate until the closing of the merger. This pro rata dividend is contingent upon the completion of the merger prior to December 31, 2011, Nicor's next regularly scheduled dividend record date. The Board of Directors declared a pro rata dividend of $0.005054348 per share, per day that will accrue from October 1, 2011 until and i...

Nicor Reports 2011 Preliminary Third Quarter Earnings and 2011 Annual Outlook

Tuesday November 1st 2011 06:20:13 AM

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov 01, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) today reported third quarter 2011 preliminary net income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share were $5.7 million, $18.3 million and $0.12, respectively. This compares to net income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share for the same period in 2010 of $13.6 million, $30.4 million and $0.30, respectively. Results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 included a $1.3 million pre-tax reduction to the company's previously established reserve for its mercury inspection and repair program. Excluding the impact of ...

Nicor to Hold Third Quarter 2011 Earnings Conference Call on November 1, 2011

Tuesday October 25th 2011 05:07:48 PM

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct 25, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to discuss its third quarter and year-to-date 2011 financial results and full-year earnings outlook. The conference call will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. Central, 9:30 a.m. Eastern time. Earnings information will be released before the market opens on the morning of Tuesday, November 1, 2011. To hear the conference call live, please log on to Nicor's corporate website at www.nicor.com, choose "Investor" and then select the webcast icon on the "Overview" page. A replay of the call...

Predictions Point to Severe Weather this Winter - Nicor Gas Encourages Customers to Prepare

Wednesday October 12th 2011 05:01:15 PM

Programs are available to help customers manage their heating costs NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct 12, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --The 2011-2012 winter heating season (October - March) has officially started. As the winter's coldest temperatures may be right around the corner, Nicor Gas wants its customers to know that there are billing and financial aid programs available to help manage natural gas bills. There are many programs, either through Nicor Gas or government agencies, and tools for customers to ease the budget burden that colder temperatures and increased heating demand can cause. According to AccuWeather.com, their long-range experts agree...

Starting September 1, Programs to Helps Senior Citizens, Persons with Disabilities, and Disconnected Customers

Tuesday August 30th 2011 10:13:28 AM

Nicor Gas encourages eligible customers to enroll in both LIHEAP and Reconnect Program NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug 30, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nicor Gas is encouraging senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and those disconnected for non-payment to take advantage of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program's (LIHEAP) early enrollment period which begins Thursday, September 1. Also available on Thursday, is a Nicor Gas program to help customers whose natural gas service is off for non-payment. The Reconnect Program can help customers with restoring their natural gas service by providing a payment plan that requires an initia...

Nicor National’s Call Center Recognized for Providing “An Outstanding Customer Service Experience” for Fifth Consecutive Year

Thursday August 11th 2011 12:21:00 PM

NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nicor National is pleased to announce that its Call Center has been recognized for excellence in customer satisfaction for a fifth consecutive year under J.D. Power and Associates’ Certified Call Center ProgramSM. This distinctive honor acknowledges Nicor National’s unwavering commitment to providing “An Outstanding Customer Service Experience.” Nicor National is a leading provider of home warranty and energy efficiency plans through its Home SolutionsSM portfolio. The company offers a wide variety of products and services to the customers of its utility partners, which helps to build brand awareness and stronger customer relationships for both companies....

Nicor Reports 2011 Preliminary Second Quarter Earnings and Affirms 2011 Annual Outlook

Wednesday August 3rd 2011 06:02:48 AM

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug 03, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) today reported second quarter 2011 preliminary net income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share were $19.2 million, $35.2 million and $0.42, respectively. This compares to net income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share for the same period in 2010 of $24.2 million, $43.4 million and $0.53, respectively. Earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2011, compared to the same period in 2010, reflect higher operating income in the company's gas distribution business, more than offset by lower operating results in the co...

Nicor National Recognized by U.S. Green Building Council for Commitment to LEED Certification

Thursday July 28th 2011 04:33:46 PM

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jul 28, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nicor National is pleased to announce that the U.S. Green Building Council has recognized the company's commitment to enhance the facility that houses its call center operations and future corporate headquarters in accordance with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design) specifications. Nicor National has achieved the "Certified" LEED level. "Being a socially responsible corporate citizen is important to our company," stated Dan Dodge, President, Nicor National. "Our new office space is environmentally friendly and supports energy conservation. From the very start of the pl...

Nicor Declares Dividend

Thursday July 28th 2011 04:14:13 PM

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jul 28, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --The Board of Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable November 1, 2011, to stockholders of record on September 30, 2011. This payment continues the annual rate of $1.86 per share and represents the 231st consecutive quarterly dividend payment by the company. Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) is a holding company and is a member of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Its primary business is Nicor Gas, one of the nation's largest natural gas distribution companies. Nicor owns Tropical Shipping, a containerized shipping busine...