TEXT-Fitch affirms Atmos Energy ratings

April 30 - Fitch Ratings has affirmed Atmos Energy Corporation's
(Atmos) ratings, including its long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BBB+'
and its senior unsecured debt rating at 'A-'. A full list of rating actions is
shown at the end of this release.

The Rating Outlook is Stable.

These rating actions affect approximately $2.2 billion of long-term debt.

Key rating factors include the following strengths:

--A constructive regulatory environment that includes annual ratemaki

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