ONE Gas, Inc.

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Oklahoma - On February 26, 2026, Oklahoma Natural Gas filed its required PBRC application for the year ended December 31, 2025. The filed request included a $28.7 million base rate revenue increase, $2.6 million energy efficiency incentive, and $14.4 million of estimated EDIT to be credited to customers in 2027. At the hearing on June 11, 2026, the administrative law judge recommended approval of the application as filed. Subsequent to the hearing, exceptions to the administrative law judge’s oral ruling were filed at the OCC as well as an appeal to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Interim rates subject to refund were implemented on June 26, 2026, in compliance with the PBRC tariff.

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Oklahoma - On February 26, 2026, Oklahoma Natural Gas filed its required PBRC application for the year ended December 31, 2025. The filed request included a $28.7 million base rate revenue increase, $2.6 million energy efficiency incentive, and $14.4 million of estimated EDIT to be credited to customers in 2027. At the hearing on June 11, 2026, the administrative law judge recommended approval of the application as filed. Interim rates subject to refund were implemented on June 26, 2026, in compliance with the PBRC tariff. The OCC issued an order approving the application on October 14, 2026. That order has since been appealed to the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

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Kansas - In July 2026, Kansas Gas Service submitted an application to the KCC requesting an increase of approximately $14.3 million related to its GSRS to be effective October 2026. The filing includes expanded infrastructure investments as defined by Kansas House Bill 2435.

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Kansas - In July 2026, Kansas Gas Service submitted an application to the KCC requesting an increase of approximately $14.3 million related to its GSRS to be effective October 2026. The filing included expanded infrastructure investments as defined by Kansas House Bill 2435. On September 22, 2026, the KCC approved the application, and the new rates became effective in October 2026.

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Selected Financial Results -For the three months ended June 30, 2026, net income was $46.8 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, compared with $32.0 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Adjusted net income was $52.1 million, or $0.82 adjusted net income per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared with adjusted net income of $32.7 million, or $0.54 adjusted net income per diluted share, in the same period last year. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, net income was $175.5 million, or $2.78 per diluted share, compared with $151.5 million, or $2.51 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Adjusted net income was $185.5 million, or $2.94 adjusted net income per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared with adjusted net income of $152.8 million, or $2.53 adjusted net income per diluted share, in the same period last year. See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for a reconciliation of the Company’s GAAP net income and GAAP EPS to adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share.

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Selected Financial Results -For the three months ended September 30, 2026, net income was $31.2 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, compared with $26.5 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Adjusted net income was $33.5 million, or $0.53 adjusted net income per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2026 compared with adjusted net income of $28.6 million, or $0.47 adjusted net income per diluted share, in the same period last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, net income was $206.7 million, or $3.27 per diluted share, compared with $177.9 million, or $2.94 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Adjusted net income was $218.9 million, or $3.47 adjusted net income per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared with adjusted net income of $181.3 million, or $3.00 adjusted net income per diluted share, in the same period last year. See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for a reconciliation of the Company’s GAAP net income and GAAP EPS to adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share.

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Operating income increased $10.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared with the same period last year, due primarily to the following:

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Operating income increased $12.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with the same period last year, due primarily to the following:

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•an increase of $16.4 million in revenue from new rates;

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•an increase of $13.5 million in revenue from new rates; and

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•an increase of $3.2 million in residential sales due primarily to net customer growth in Oklahoma and Texas; and

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•an increase of $3.3 million in residential sales due primarily to net customer growth in Oklahoma and Texas.

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•an increase of $7.4 million in employee-related costs;

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•an increase of $1.0 million in employee-related costs; and

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Operating income increased $19.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with the same period last year, due primarily to the following:

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Operating income increased $31.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with the same period last year, due primarily to the following:

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•an increase of $43.7 million from new rates;

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•an increase of $57.2 million from new rates;

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•an increase of $1.4 million in residential sales due primarily to net customer growth in Oklahoma and Texas; and

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•an increase of $6.5 million in residential sales due primarily to net customer growth in Oklahoma and Texas; and

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•an increase of $1.8 million from released transportation capacity to other shippers in Kansas.

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•an increase of $2.0 million from released transportation capacity to other shippers in Kansas.

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•a decrease of $10.6 million in revenue due to lower sales and transport volumes, net of the impact of weather normalization mechanisms.

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•a decrease of $11.3 million in revenue due to lower sales and transport volumes, net of the impact of weather normalization mechanisms;

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•an increase of $13.2 million in employee-related costs;

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•an increase of $13.4 million in employee-related cost;

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•an increase of $3.4 million in outside services;

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•an increase of $3.3 million in outside services;

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•an increase of $1.3 million in fleet expense; and

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•an increase of $2.3 million in fleet expense; and

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Weather across our service territories was 28 percent warmer than the prior year for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 25 percent warmer than the prior year for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The impact on operating income was mitigated by our weather normalization mechanisms.

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Weather across our service territories was 93 percent warmer than the prior year for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 25 percent warmer than the prior year for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. The impact on operating income was mitigated by our weather normalization mechanisms.

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Other Factors Affecting Net Income - Other factors that affected net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the same period last year, include an increase of $2.6 million in other income (expense), net due primarily to a credit of $2.4 million due to the change in federal tax regulation for securitization, a $1.7 million increase in the market value of investments associated with our nonqualified deferred compensation plan, partially offset by a $1.3 million decrease in net periodic benefit credit other than service costs.

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Other Factors Affecting Net Income - Other factors that affected net income for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to the same period last year, include a decrease of $5.1 million in other income (expense), net due primarily to a $3.6 million decrease in the market value of investments associated with our nonqualified deferred compensation plan and a $1.3 million decrease in net periodic benefit credit other than service costs.

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Other income (expense), net for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the same period last year, increased $33 thousand due primarily to a credit of $2.4 million due to the change in federal tax regulation for securitization, a $0.8 million increase in the market value of investments associated with our nonqualified deferred compensation plan, partially offset by a $2.8 million decrease in net periodic benefit credit other than service costs.

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Other income (expense), net for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to the same period last year, decreased $5.1 million due primarily to a $4.1 million decrease in net periodic benefit credit other than service costs, a $2.8 million decrease in the market value of investments associated with our nonqualified deferred compensation plan, partially offset by a credit of $2.4 million due to the change in federal tax regulation for securitization.

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Additionally, net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with the same periods last year, includes decreases in interest expense, net of $4.2 million and $7.5 million, respectively, due primarily to a lower weighted-average interest rate on commercial paper borrowings and the implementation of Texas House Bill 4384.

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Additionally, net income for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with the same period last year, includes an increase in interest expense, net of $1.2 million due primarily to interest on the 13-month unsecured term loan that matured in September 2026 and the issuance of $375 million of 5.45 percent senior notes due September 2036. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to the same period last year, includes a decrease in interest expense, net of $6.3 million due primarily to lower weighted-average interest rate on commercial paper borrowings and the implementation of Texas House Bill 4384.

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EDIT - Income tax expense reflects credits for the amortization of the regulatory liability associated with EDIT that were returned to customers of $3.3 million and $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and credits of $12.8 million and $10.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

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EDIT - Income tax expense reflects credits for the amortization of the regulatory liability associated with EDIT that were returned to customers of $2.2 million and $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and credits of $15.0 million and $11.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

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Capital expenditures and asset removal costs were $1.8 million and $9.9 million lower for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with the same periods last year. Our full-year capital expenditures and asset removal costs are expected to be approximately $800 million for 2026.

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Capital expenditures and asset removal costs were $21.4 million and $11.5 million higher for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with the same periods last year. Our full-year capital expenditures and asset removal costs are expected to be approximately $800 million for 2026.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures -Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share are calculated as GAAP net income plus the deferral of an equity portion of a carrying cost attributable to shareholders’ investment capitalized for regulatory purposes but not for financial reporting purposes. These carrying costs relate to property, plant and equipment that has been placed in service, but not yet reflected in Texas rates. Property, plant and equipment placed in service may vary by quarter based on the timing and complexity of projects, weather impacts, construction completion schedules, contractor activities, and other operational factors. During the three months ended June 30, 2026, we placed $53.8 million of property, plant and equipment in service eligible for this treatment, compared with $62.6 million in the same period last year. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, we placed $125.3 million of property, plant and equipment in service eligible for this treatment, compared with $125.5 million in the same period last year. Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP net income or GAAP EPS.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures -Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share are calculated as GAAP net income plus the deferral of an equity portion of a carrying cost attributable to shareholders’ investment capitalized for regulatory purposes but not for financial reporting purposes. These carrying costs relate to property, plant and equipment that has been placed in service, but not yet reflected in Texas rates. Property, plant and equipment placed in service may vary by quarter based on the timing and complexity of projects, weather impacts, construction completion schedules, contractor activities, and other operational factors. During the three months ended September 30, 2026, we placed $89.8 million of property, plant and equipment in service eligible for this treatment, compared with $116.9 million in the same period last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, we placed $215.1 million of property, plant and equipment in service eligible for this treatment, compared with $242.5 million in the same period last year. Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP net income or GAAP EPS.

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The increase in the average number of customers for the periods presented is due primarily to the connection of new customers resulting from the extension and expansion of our system in our service areas. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, our average customer count includes approximately 4,800 new customer connections in the period. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, our average customer count includes approximately 9,600 new customer connections in the period. For the year ended December 31, 2025, our average customer count included approximately 23,000 new customer connections.

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The increase in the average number of customers for the periods presented is due primarily to the connection of new customers resulting from the extension and expansion of our system in our service areas. For the three months ended September 30, 2026, our average customer count includes approximately 5,100 new customer connections in the period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, our average customer count includes approximately 14,700 new customer connections in the period. For the year ended December 31, 2025, our average customer count included approximately 23,000 new customer connections.

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The ONE Gas Credit Agreement contains certain financial, operational, and legal covenants. Among other things, these covenants include maintaining ONE Gas’ total debt-to-capital ratio, excluding the debt of KGSS-I, of no more than 70 percent at the end of any calendar quarter. At June 30, 2026, our total debt-to-capital ratio, excluding KGSS-I, was 47.1 percent and we were in compliance with all covenants under the ONE Gas Credit Agreement. We may reduce the unutilized portion of the ONE Gas Credit Agreement in whole or in part without premium or penalty. The ONE Gas Credit Agreement contains customary events of default. Upon the occurrence of certain events of default, our obligations under the ONE Gas Credit Agreement may be accelerated and the commitments may be terminated.

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The ONE Gas Credit Agreement contains certain financial, operational, and legal covenants. Among other things, these covenants include maintaining ONE Gas’ total debt-to-capital ratio, excluding the debt of KGSS-I, of no more than 70 percent at the end of any calendar quarter. At September 30, 2026, our total debt-to-capital ratio, excluding KGSS-I, was 48.3 percent and we were in compliance with all covenants under the ONE Gas Credit Agreement. We may reduce the unutilized portion of the ONE Gas Credit Agreement in whole or in part without premium or penalty. The ONE Gas Credit Agreement contains customary events of default. Upon the occurrence of certain events of default, our obligations under the ONE Gas Credit Agreement may be accelerated and the commitments may be terminated.

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Under our commercial paper program, we may issue unsecured commercial paper up to the maximum amount of $1.5 billion to fund short-term borrowing needs. The maturities of the commercial paper vary but may not exceed 270 days from the date of issue. Commercial paper is generally sold at par less a discount representing an interest factor. At June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had $770.8 million and $737.4 million of commercial paper outstanding with a weighted-average interest rate of 4.09 percent and 3.94 percent, respectively.

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Under our commercial paper program, we may issue unsecured commercial paper up to the maximum amount of $1.5 billion to fund short-term borrowing needs. The maturities of the commercial paper vary but may not exceed 270 days from the date of issue. Commercial paper is generally sold at par less a discount representing an interest factor. At September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had $789.8 million and $737.4 million of commercial paper outstanding with a weighted-average interest rate of 4.18 percent and 3.94 percent, respectively.

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Senior Notes - At June 30, 2026, our long-term debt-to-capital ratio was 40.3 percent, exclusive of KGSS-I debt.

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At September 30, 2026, our long-term debt-to-capital ratio was 41.5 percent, exclusive of KGSS-I debt.

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At June 30, 2026, we had outstanding $2.2 billion of Senior Notes with none due within the next year. The indenture governing our Senior Notes includes an event of default upon the acceleration of other indebtedness of $100 million or more. Such events of default would entitle the trustee or the holders of 25 percent in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Senior Notes to declare those Senior Notes immediately due and payable in full.

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The indentures governing our Senior Notes include an event of default upon the acceleration of other indebtedness of $100 million or more. Such events of default would entitle the trustee or the holders of 25 percent in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Senior Notes to declare those Senior Notes immediately due and payable in full.

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Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds - At June 30, 2026, we had outstanding $242.5 million of 5.486 percent KGSS-I Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds with $31.4 million due within the next year. The bonds are governed by an indenture between KGSS-I and the indenture trustee. The indenture contains certain covenants that restrict KGSS-I’s ability to sell, transfer, convey, exchange, or otherwise dispose of its assets.

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Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds - At September 30, 2026, we had outstanding $226.7 million of 5.486 percent KGSS-I Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds with $32.3 million due within the next year. The bonds are governed by an indenture between KGSS-I and the indenture trustee. The indenture contains certain covenants that restrict KGSS-I’s ability to sell, transfer, convey, exchange, or otherwise dispose of its assets.

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Pension and Other Postemployment Benefit Plans - In 2026, our contributions are expected to be approximately $12.7 million to our defined benefit pension plans, and no contributions are expected to be made to our other postemployment benefit plans. We use a December 31 measurement date for our plans.

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Pension and Other Postemployment Benefit Plans - In 2026, our contributions are expected to be approximately $4.0 million to our defined benefit pension plans, and no contributions are expected to be made to our other postemployment benefit plans. We use a December 31 measurement date for our plans.

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Operating cash flows were lower for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with the prior period, due primarily to working capital changes related to the recovery of regulatory assets, net.

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Operating cash flows were lower for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with the prior period, due primarily to working capital changes related to the recovery of regulatory assets, net.

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Investing Cash Flows - Cash used in investing activities decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with the prior period, due primarily to the timing of capital expenditures for system integrity and extension of service to new areas.

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Investing Cash Flows - Cash used in investing activities decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with the prior period, due primarily to the timing of capital expenditures for system integrity and extension of service to new areas.

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Financing Cash Flows - Cash used in financing activities decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with the prior period, due primarily to higher net commercial paper repayments in 2025.

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Financing Cash Flows - Cash used in financing activities decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with the prior period, due primarily to higher issuances of long-term debt.

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Environmental Matters - We are subject to multiple laws and regulations regarding protection of the environment and natural and cultural resources, which affect many aspects of our present and future operations. Regulated activities include, but are not limited to, those involving air emissions, storm water and wastewater discharges, handling and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, wetland preservation, plant and wildlife protection, hazardous materials use, storage, and transportation, and pipeline and facility construction. These laws and regulations require us to obtain and/or comply with a wide variety of environmental clearances, registrations, licenses, permits, and other approvals. Failure to comply with these laws, regulations, licenses, and permits or the discovery of presently unknown environmental conditions may expose us to fines, penalties, and/or interruptions in our operations that could be material to our results of operations. In addition, emission controls and/or other regulatory or permitting mandates under the CAA and other similar federal and state laws could require unexpected capital expenditures. We cannot assure that existing environmental statutes and regulations will not be revised or that new regulations will not be adopted or become applicable to us. Revised or additional statutes or regulations that result in increased compliance costs or additional operating restrictions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Our expenditures for environmental investigation and remediation compliance to date have not been significant in relation to our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows, and our expenditures related to environmental matters had no material effects on earnings or cash flows during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, and 2025.

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Environmental Matters - We are subject to multiple laws and regulations regarding protection of the environment and natural and cultural resources, which affect many aspects of our present and future operations. Regulated activities include, but are not limited to, those involving air emissions, storm water and wastewater discharges, handling and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, wetland preservation, plant and wildlife protection, hazardous materials use, storage, and transportation, and pipeline and facility construction. These laws and regulations require us to obtain and/or comply with a wide variety of environmental clearances, registrations, licenses, permits, and other approvals. Failure to comply with these laws, regulations, licenses, and permits or the discovery of presently unknown environmental conditions may expose us to fines, penalties, and/or interruptions in our operations that could be material to our results of operations. In addition, emission controls and/or other regulatory or permitting mandates under the CAA and other similar federal and state laws could require unexpected capital expenditures. We cannot assure that existing environmental statutes and regulations will not be revised or that new regulations will not be adopted or become applicable to us. Revised or additional statutes or regulations that result in increased compliance costs or additional operating restrictions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Our expenditures for environmental investigation and remediation compliance to date have not been significant in relation to our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows, and our expenditures related to environmental matters had no material effects on earnings or cash flows during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, and 2025.

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Pursuant to the AAO, costs approved for recovery in a future rate proceeding are to be amortized over a 15-year period. The unamortized amounts are not included in rate base or accumulate carrying charges. Following a determination that future investigation and remediation work approved by the KDHE exceeds $32.0 million, net of any related insurance recoveries, Kansas Gas Service is required to file an application with the KCC for approval to increase the $32.0 million cap. At June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we have deferred $30.3 million and $30.1 million, respectively, for accrued investigation and remediation costs, net of insurance proceeds, pursuant to our AAO.

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Pursuant to the AAO, costs approved for recovery in a future rate proceeding are to be amortized over a 15-year period. The unamortized amounts are not included in rate base or accumulate carrying charges. Following a determination that future investigation and remediation work approved by the KDHE exceeds $32.0 million, net of any related insurance recoveries, Kansas Gas Service is required to file an application with the KCC for approval to increase the $32.0 million cap. We have deferred $30.1 million for accrued investigation and remediation costs, net of insurance proceeds, pursuant to our AAO at both September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

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We also own or retain legal responsibility for certain environmental conditions at a former MGP site in Texas. At the request of the TCEQ, we began investigating the level and extent of contamination associated with the site under their Texas Risk Reduction Program. A preliminary site investigation revealed that this site contains contaminants generally associated with

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We also own or retain legal responsibility for certain environmental conditions at a former MGP site in Texas. At the request of the TCEQ, we began investigating the level and extent of contamination associated with the site under their Texas Risk Reduction Program. A preliminary site investigation revealed that this site contains contaminants generally associated with MGP sites and is subject to control or remediation under various environmental laws and regulations. At September 30, 2026, estimated costs associated with expected remediation activities for this site are not material.

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Our expenditures for environmental evaluation, mitigation, remediation, and compliance to date have not been significant in relation to our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows, and our expenditures related to environmental matters had no material effects on earnings or cash flows during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, and 2025. The reserve for remediation of our MGP sites was $13.0 million and $13.7 million at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

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Our expenditures for environmental evaluation, mitigation, remediation, and compliance to date have not been significant in relation to our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows, and our expenditures related to environmental matters had no material effects on earnings or cash flows during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, and 2025. The reserve for remediation of our MGP sites was $12.8 million and $13.7 million at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

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Environmental Footprint - We cannot assure that existing environmental statutes and regulations will not be revised or that new regulations will not be adopted or become applicable to us. Revised or additional regulations that result in increased compliance costs or additional operating restrictions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Our expenditures for environmental investigation and remediation compliance to date have not been significant in relation to our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows, and our expenditures related to environmental matters had no material effects on earnings or cash flows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, and 2025.

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Environmental Footprint - We cannot assure that existing environmental statutes and regulations will not be revised or that new regulations will not be adopted or become applicable to us. Revised or additional regulations that result in increased compliance costs or additional operating restrictions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Our expenditures for environmental investigation and remediation compliance to date have not been significant in relation to our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows, and our expenditures related to environmental matters had no material effects on earnings or cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, and 2025.

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PHMSA promulgates various regulations related to pipeline safety. As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, the PIPES Act reauthorized PHMSA through 2023 and directed the agency to move forward with several regulatory actions. Outstanding regulatory actions include the “Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Distribution Pipelines” and “Pipeline Safety: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection” proposed rulemakings. On May 28, 2026, PHMSA hosted a meeting of the Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee to cover the proposed “Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Distribution Pipelines” rule. PHMSA is anticipating publishing the final rule to the Federal Register in December of 2026. The “Pipeline Safety: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection” proposed rule would require operators of new and existing transmission and distribution pipeline facilities to conduct certain leak detection and repair programs and require facility inspection and maintenance plans to align with those regulations. On January 20, 2025, an executive order began a regulatory freeze on all rulemakings that were not yet effective pending further review. On July 8, 2026, PHMSA published the NPRM for Gas Transmission Pipelines Repair Criteria in the Federal Register. This rule proposes to modernize and clarify anomaly response criteria. To the extent such rulemakings impose more stringent requirements on our facilities, we may be required to incur expenditures that may be material.

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PHMSA promulgates various regulations related to pipeline safety. As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, the PIPES Act reauthorized PHMSA through 2023 and directed the agency to move forward with several regulatory actions. Outstanding regulatory actions include the “Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Distribution Pipelines” and “Pipeline Safety: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection” proposed rulemakings. On January 20, 2025, an executive order began a regulatory freeze on all rulemakings that were not yet effective pending further review. On May 28, 2026, PHMSA hosted a meeting of the Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee to cover the proposed “Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Distribution Pipelines” rule. PHMSA is anticipating publishing the final rule to the Federal Register in December of 2026. The “Pipeline Safety: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection” proposed rule would require operators of new and existing transmission and distribution pipeline facilities to conduct certain leak detection and repair programs and require facility inspection and maintenance plans to align with those regulations. On July 8, 2026, PHMSA published the NPRM for Gas Transmission Pipelines Repair Criteria in the Federal Register. This rule proposes to modernize and clarify anomaly response criteria. To the extent such rulemakings impose more stringent requirements on our facilities, we may be required to incur expenditures that may be material.