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| Date | Title | | | 11/20/09 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 20, 2009--
The Board of Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly
common stock dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable February 1, 2010,
to stockholders of record on December 31, 2009. This payment continues
the annual rate of $1.86 per share and represents the 224th
consecutive quarterly dividend payment by the company. Dividends for
preferred stock also declared payable February 1, 2010 inclu... |
|  | | 11/06/09 | Nicor Subsidiary to Acquire Shipping Business - Deluxe Freight, Inc.| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2009--
Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) announced today that its subsidiary, Birdsall,
Inc., has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Miami-based Deluxe
Freight, Inc. Terms of the agreement were not announced. Birdsall, Inc.
is the parent company of Tropical Shipping, a leading carrier of
containerized freight in the Bahamas and Caribbean.
Deluxe Freight is the leading non-vessel operating common carrier... |
| | | 10/30/09 | Nicor Announces 2009 Preliminary Third Quarter Earnings and Raises 2009 Annual Outlook| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2009--
Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) today reported third quarter 2009 preliminary net
income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share were
$13.6 million, $29.8 million and $.30, respectively. This compares to
net income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share for
the same period in 2008 of $1.3 million, $9.3 million and $.03,
respectively.
Earnings for the third qua... |
| | | 10/23/09 | Nicor to Hold Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on October 30, 2009| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2009--
Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference
call to discuss its third quarter and year-to-date 2009 financial
results and 2009 full-year outlook. The conference call will be held on
Friday, October 30, 2009 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 Friday, October 30, 2009.
T... |
| | | 10/12/09 | Central Valley Gas Storage, LLC Announces Open Season for 2012 Storage Capacity| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Central Valley Gas Storage, L.L.C. (“Central Valley”), a
subsidiary of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) of Naperville, Illinois, announced
that it will hold a non-binding open season for firm storage services
beginning April 1, 2012. The open season will begin on October 12, 2009
and extend through November 12, 2009.
Central Valley is continuing the process of developing the new,
strategically located, unde... |
| | | 10/08/09 | Nicor Announces Results of Rate Case Rehearing before the Illinois Commerce Commission| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 2009--
Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) announced today that the Illinois Commerce
Commission (ICC) issued its decision on rehearing in the rate case of
the company’s gas distribution company, Nicor Gas. The decision will
result in an annual base rate revenue increase of approximately $11
million and reflects a rate of return on rate base of 8.09 percent
beginning in October 2009. The increase will add about $0.2... |
| | | 09/23/09 | Nicor National Recognized for Providing “An Outstanding Customer Service Experience” For Third Consecutive Year| J.D. Power and Associates recognizes Nicor National with Certified
Call Center distinction
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nicor National has been recognized for customer satisfaction excellence
for a third consecutive year under the J.D. Power and Associates
Certified Call Center Program.SM The Certified Call Center
Program distinction acknowledges a strong commitment by Nicor National’s
call center ... |
| | | 09/09/09 | Growth in Nicor’s Retail Business Results in National Expansion| Nicor Services is now doing business as Nicor National
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nicor Services announced today it is doing business under the Nicor
National name as it broadens the marketing of its products and services
throughout the country. The new company name reflects its national scope
and future business direction.
Nicor National provides proven turnkey energy efficiency and warranty
solutions for utilities across the country... |
| | | 08/06/09 | Central Valley Gas Storage LLC Files Application with California Public Utilities Commission for Underground Storage Facility| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Central Valley Gas Storage, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Nicor Inc. of Naperville, Illinois filed an application for a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) with the California Public
Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 requesting
authorization to construct and operate an underground natural gas
storage facility.
... |
| | | 07/31/09 | Nicor Announces 2009 Preliminary Second Quarter Earnings and Affirms 2009 Annual Outlook| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 31, 2009--
Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) today reported second quarter 2009 preliminary
net income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share were
$22.9 million, $39.5 million and $.50, respectively. This compares to
net income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share for
the same period in 2008 of $28.9 million, $40.6 million and $.64,
respectively.
Earnings for the second... |
| | | 07/24/09 | Nicor Announces Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jul 24, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference
call to discuss its second quarter and year-to-date 2009 financial
results and 2009 full-year outlook. The conference call will be held on
Friday, July 31, 2009 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 Friday, July 31, 2009.
To hear the conference call l... |
| | | 07/23/09 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 23, 2009--
The Board of Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly
common stock dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable November 1, 2009,
to stockholders of record on September 30, 2009. This payment continues
the annual rate of $1.86 per share and represents the 223rd
consecutive quarterly dividend payment by the company. Dividends for
preferred stock also declared payable November 1, 2009 incl... |
| | | 05/01/09 | Nicor Announces 2009 Preliminary First Quarter Earnings and Updates 2009 Annual Outlook| NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 01, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) today reported first quarter 2009 preliminary net
income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share were
$43.8 million, $59.9 million and $.96, respectively. This compares to
net income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share for
the same period in 2008 of $41.4 million, $63.2 million and $.91,
respectively.
Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2... |
| | | 04/28/09 | Nicor to Webcast Presentation at 2009 AGA Financial Forum| NAPERVILLE, ILL.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 28, 2009--
Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) announced today that it will present at the 2009
American Gas Association (AGA) Financial Forum at 5:00 p.m. central,
6:00 p.m. eastern time on Monday, May 4, 2009. At the event, Russ
Strobel, Nicor’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and
Rick Hawley, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will
discuss Nicor’s financial performance and pre... |
| | | 04/24/09 | Nicor Announces First Quarter Earnings Conference Call| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 24, 2009--
Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference
call to discuss its first quarter 2009 financial results and 2009
full-year outlook. The conference call will be held on Friday, May 1,
2009 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 Friday, May
1, 2009.
To hear the conference call... |
| | | 04/23/09 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 23, 2009--
The Board of Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly
common stock dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable August 1, 2009,
to stockholders of record on June 30, 2009. This payment continues the
annual rate of $1.86 per share and represents the 222nd
consecutive quarterly dividend payment by the company. Dividends for
preferred stock also declared payable August 1, 2009 include:
... |
| | | 03/31/09 | Nicor Energy Ventures and A. Epstein Sell EN Engineering, L.L.C. to Clearview Capital Fund| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 31, 2009--
Nicor Energy Ventures Company, an affiliate of Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) and
A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc., DBA Epstein, each 50% owners of
EN Engineering, L.L.C., sold 100% of the ownership of EN Engineering to
Clearview Capital Fund II, L.P. effective March 31, 2009. The company
was sold at a purchase price of $35 million with $32 million paid at
close and $3 million contingent on 2010 perfor... |
| | | 03/25/09 | Illinois Commerce Commission Unanimously Approves Rate Order| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 25, 2009--
Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) announced today that the Illinois Commerce
Commission (ICC) unanimously approved a base rate increase for its
natural gas distribution company, Nicor Gas, that will add about $2.50
to an average monthly residential customer bill beginning in April 2009.
Even under the new rates approved by the ICC’s order, Nicor Gas will
continue to have the lowest rates of any major natur... |
| | | 02/25/09 | Nicor Announces 2008 Preliminary Earnings and 2009 Annual Outlook| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2009--
Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) today reported twelve months ended December 31,
2008, preliminary net income, operating income and diluted earnings per
common share were $119.5 million, $185.0 million and $2.63,
respectively. This compares to net income, operating income and diluted
earnings per common share for the same period in 2007 of $135.2 million,
$206.5 million and $2.99, respectively.
... |
| | | 02/19/09 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2009--
The Board of Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly
common stock dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable May 1, 2009, to
stockholders of record on March 31, 2009. This payment continues the
annual rate of $1.86 per share and represents the 221st consecutive
quarterly dividend payment by the company. Dividends for preferred stock
also declared payable May 1, 2009 include:
... |
| | | 02/18/09 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb 18, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference
call to discuss its twelve-months-ended and fourth quarter 2008
financial results, and 2009 outlook. The conference call will be held on
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 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 Wednesday, February 25, 2009.
To hear the confe... |
| | | 02/10/09 | Administrative Law Judges Issue Proposed Rate Order| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2009--
Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) announced that on February 9, 2009, the
Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) issued a proposed order in the Nicor
Gas rate case that currently is pending before the Illinois Commerce
Commission (ICC). The proposed order recommends a revenue requirement
increase of approximately $68.8 million, a rate of return on rate base
of 7.57 percent and a rate of return on equity of 10.17 perce... |
| | | 12/01/08 | Nicor Gas "Shares" Holiday Gift Suggestion| Contribution to Sharing Program Will Help Keep Families Warm This Winter
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 2008--Nicor Gas encourages customers to consider giving the gift of Sharing
this holiday season. The Sharing Program, established by Nicor Gas in
1983, is an assistance program where customers, employees, and the
general public donate money to assist people who may be dealing with a
hardship and need help with paying their heating bills. The donatio... |
| | | 11/20/08 | Nicor Announces Appointment of New Director| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov 20, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) today announced the appointment of Armando J.
Olivera to the Nicor Inc. board of directors. He was also appointed to
the board of directors of the company's principal subsidiary, Nicor Gas.
Mr. Olivera is President and Chief Executive Officer of Florida Power &
Light Company (FPL). FPL, a subsidiary of FPL Group (NYSE: FPL), is the
largest investor-owned electric utility in Florida. Mr. Olive... |
| | | 11/20/08 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov 20, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly
common stock dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable February 1, 2009,
to stockholders of record on December 31, 2008. This payment continues
the annual rate of $1.86 per share and represents the 220th
consecutive quarterly dividend payment by the company. Dividends for
preferred stock also declared payable February 1, 2009 include:
4.... |
| | | 11/03/08 | Nicor Announces 2008 Preliminary Third Quarter Earnings and Affirms 2008 Annual Outlook| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov 03, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) today reported third quarter 2008 preliminary net
income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share of $1.3
million, $9.3 million and $.03, respectively. This compares to net
income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share for the
third quarter in 2007 of $14.5 million, $22.8 million and $.32,
respectively.
Earnings for the third quarter 2008, compared to ... |
| | | 10/27/08 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct 27, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference
call to discuss its third quarter 2008 financial results and 2008
outlook. The conference call will be held on Monday, November 3, 2008 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 Monday, November 3,
2008.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to N... |
| | | 10/14/08 | Nicor Expands Reading Program| Smith School in Aurora to Benefit from Adventures in Reading with NicorNAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct 14, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor is proud to herald the return of Super Reader and the Adventures
in Reading with Nicor program. Adventures in Reading with Nicor
will launch during National Book Month and this year Nicor will add
Aurora's Smith School to the program.
On Wednesday, October 15, Smith School's K-3rd
grade students will be visited by Nicor's
costumed... |
| | | 09/05/08 | Nicor Gas Offers Help To Disconnected Customers| Nicor Gas Implements Program That Will Allow Customers to Restore Service for 50 Percent of Their Outstanding BillNAPERVILLE, Ill., Sep 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Gas today announced a new program to make it easier for customers
whose natural gas service was disconnected earlier this year because of
non-payment of bills to get re-connected in time for the 2008-2009 home
heating season.
The program, Reconnect Assistance, will run from Monday,
September 8 th... |
| | | 08/28/08 | LIHEAP's Early Enrollment for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Begins September 2nd| Nicor Gas encourages eligible customers to apply for energy grants
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2008--Today Nicor Gas
announced that it is encouraging senior citizens, persons with
disabilities, and those disconnected for non-payment to take advantage
of the early enrollment period for the Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP). During the early enrollment period of
September 2nd through October 31st, senior citizens (60 years plus),
persons with disabil... |
| | | 08/04/08 | Nicor Announces 2008 Preliminary Second Quarter Earnings and Affirms 2008 Annual Outlook| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 2008--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today reported second quarter 2008 preliminary net income,
operating income and diluted earnings per common share of $28.9
million, $40.6 million and $.64, respectively. This compares to net
income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share for the
second quarter in 2007 of $18.0 million, $29.9 million and $.40,
respectively.
Earnings for the second quarter 2008, compared to 2007, reflect
improved... |
| | | 07/28/08 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2008--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to
discuss its second quarter 2008 financial results and 2008 outlook.
The conference call will be held on Monday, August 4, 2008 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 Monday, August 4,
2008.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to Nicor's
corporate website at ... |
| | | 07/24/08 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 24, 2008--The Board of
Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly common stock
dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable November 1, 2008, to
stockholders of record on September 30, 2008. This payment continues
the annual rate of $1.86 per share and represents the 219th
consecutive quarterly dividend payment by the company. Dividends for
preferred stock also declared payable November 1, 2008 include:
4.48% preferred... |
| | | 06/19/08 | Nicor Announces Appointment of New Director| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2008--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today announced the appointment of John C. (Jack) Staley to
the Nicor Inc. board of directors. He was also appointed to the board
of directors of the company's principal subsidiary, Nicor Gas and has
been named to the Audit Committee of both companies.
Mr. Staley is both an attorney and a certified public accountant.
He worked for the public accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP for over 35
years and formerly serv... |
| | | 05/01/08 | Nicor Announces 2008 Preliminary First Quarter Earnings and Affirms 2008 Annual Outlook| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2008--Nicor Inc. (NYSE:
GAS) today reported first-quarter 2008 preliminary net income,
operating income and diluted earnings per common share of $41.4
million, $63.2 million and $.91, respectively. This compares to net
income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share for the
first quarter period in 2007 of $47.2 million, $76.6 million and
$1.04, respectively.
The first quarter 2007 results included a reduction to the
company... |
| | | 04/29/08 | Nicor Gas Files Rate Relief Request with Illinois Commerce Commission| New rates would recover capital investments, higher operating
costs and expand energy conservation programs
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2008--Nicor Gas
announced it has filed today with the Illinois Commerce Commission
(ICC) for an increase in rates to help ensure that it continues to
provide its 2.2 million customers in northern Illinois with safe and
reliable natural gas service. Nicor Gas previously announced its rate
filing intentions in a press r... |
| | | 04/28/08 | Nicor Announces Webcast to Highlight Company Fundamentals| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2008--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that it will present at the 2008 American
Gas Association (AGA) Financial Forum at 8:05 a.m. central, 9:05 a.m.
eastern time on Monday, May 5, 2008. At the event, Nicor's chairman,
president and chief executive officer, Russ M. Strobel, along with
other management of the company, will discuss the company's financial
performance and present an overview of the company's business
strategies and finan... |
| | | 04/25/08 | Tropical Shipping to Acquire the Assets of Caribtrans, Inc.| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2008--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE: GAS) announced today that its subsidiary, Tropical Shipping, a
leading carrier of containerized freight in the Bahamas and Caribbean,
has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Miami-based
Caribtrans, Inc. Terms of the agreement were not announced.
Caribtrans has served the Caribbean since 1985 and is a leading
provider of less-than-container load and full-container
load consolidation services fro... |
| | | 04/24/08 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Apr 24, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a
quarterly common stock dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable
August 1, 2008, to stockholders of record on June 30, 2008. This
payment continues the annual rate of $1.86 per share and represents
the 218th consecutive quarterly dividend payment by the company.
Dividends for preferred stock also declared payable August 1, 2008
include:
4.48% preferred $.56
... |
| | | 04/24/08 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. EST (8:30 a.m. CT)| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2008--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to
discuss its first quarter 2008 financial results and 2008 outlook. The
conference call will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2008 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 Thursday, May 1, 2008.
To hear the conference call live, please log on to Nicor's
corporate website at ... |
| | | 04/18/08 | Nicor Gas Announces Plan to File Rate Relief Request with Illinois Commerce Commission| New rates would recover capital investments, higher operating
costs and expand energy conservation programs
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2008--Nicor Gas
announced today it intends to ask the Illinois Commerce Commission
(ICC) for an increase in rates to help ensure that it continues to
provide its 2.2 million customers in northern Illinois with safe and
reliable natural gas service.
The requested new rates are expected to add approximately $4.60
... |
| | | 04/17/08 | Nicor Enerchange Announces Development of California Gas Storage Field| Click here for a PDF version of the release
Naperville, IL – Today Central Valley Gas Storage, L.L.C., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) of Naperville, Illinois announced its intention to develop a new strategically located underground natural gas storage facility north of Sacramento, California. Nicor Enerchange, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Nicor Inc. will serve as marketing administrator for the Central Valley Gas Storage Project.
The Central Valley natural gas storage proj... |
| | | 03/27/08 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2008--The Board of
Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly common stock
dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable May 1, 2008, to stockholders
of record on April 7, 2008. This payment continues the company's
annual dividend rate of $1.86 per share. With this declaration, Nicor
begins its 55th consecutive year of common stock dividend payments.
Dividends for preferred stock also declared payable May 1, 2008
include:
4.... |
| | | 03/25/08 | Nicor’s 2007 Philanthropic Contributions Top $1.8 Million | Nicor and Its Employees Donate Time and Money to Northern Illinois Communities
Naperville, IL – Today Nicor announced the results of its 2007 philanthropy endeavors, which resulted in more than $1.8 million in corporate and employee donations – and thousands of volunteer hours – benefiting more than 1,200 worthy causes in communities throughout northern Illinois.
“Nicor employees are committed to building better communities by donating their resources of time and money to worthwhile charit... |
| | | 03/20/08 | Spring Is Here; Nicor Gas Urges Customers to Call JULIE Before Digging| Prevent Service Interruptions by Calling 811
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2008--Today is the
first day of spring, but before starting any outdoor projects which
require digging, Nicor Gas urges customers to first call JULIE (Joint
Utility Locating Information for Excavators) by dialing 811. Illinois
law requires homeowners and contractors to call JULIE in advance of
any dig project, regardless of the depth of the project.
The 811 call is free, and operators are... |
| | | 02/22/08 | Nicor Announces 2007 Preliminary Earnings and 2008 Annual Outlook| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb 22, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) today reported twelve months ended December
31, 2007, preliminary net income, operating income and diluted
earnings per common share of $135.2 million, $206.5 million and $2.99,
respectively. This compares to net income, operating income and
diluted earnings per common share for the same period in 2006 of
$128.3 million, $202.5 million and $2.87, respectively.
Both twelve-month periods were impacted by noteworthy item... |
| | | 02/15/08 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call -- Friday, February 22, 2008, 9:30 a.m. EST (8:30 a.m. CT)| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb 15, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a
conference call to discuss its twelve-months-ended and fourth-quarter
2007 financial results, and 2008 outlook. The conference call will be
held on Friday, February 22, 2008, 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 Friday, February 22, 2008.
To hear the conference call live, please log on to Nicor'... |
| | | 12/03/07 | Nicor Gas Encourages Customers to Give the Gift of ''Sharing''| Sharing Program Provides Grants to Customers Having a Difficult Time
Paying Natural Gas Bills
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2007--Nicor Gas
encourages customers to consider giving the gift of Sharing this
holiday season. The Sharing Program, established by Nicor Gas in 1983,
is an assistance program where customers, employees, and the general
public donate money which is matched by Nicor Gas, up to $175,000
annually. The program, which i... |
| | | 11/29/07 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 29, 2007--The Board of
Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly common stock
dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable February 1, 2008, to
stockholders of record on December 31, 2007. This payment continues
the annual rate of $1.86 per share and represents the 216th
consecutive quarterly dividend payment by the company. Dividends for
preferred stock also declared payable February 1, 2008 include:
4.48% preferred ... |
| | | 11/12/07 | Nicor Ranked among Top 40 Energy Companies in the United States| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2007--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) was rated among the top 40 energy companies in the country
in Public Utilities Fortnightly's third annual financial ranking. The
magazine established this ranking to highlight the electric and gas
industry's leading companies based on financial performance over a
three-year period.
Fortnightly developed this financial energy ranking to introduce a
new standard for excellence in the energy industry. Fortnight... |
| | | 11/01/07 | Nicor Gas Participates In Community Energy Fairs| Energy Fairs Offer Eligible Customers Opportunity to Apply for
Financial Assistance and Learn More About Using Energy Wisely
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2007--Today Nicor Gas
announced its participation in 19 energy fairs throughout its service
territory during the 2007-2008 heating season (see the attached
schedule). The energy fairs serve as a one-stop-shop where eligible
customers can learn about financial assistance programs available to
them, as well a... |
| | | 11/01/07 | Nicor Announces 2007 Preliminary Third Quarter Earnings and Affirms 2007 Annual Outlook| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2007--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today reported third-quarter 2007 preliminary net income,
operating income and diluted earnings per common share of $14.5
million, $22.8 million and $.32, respectively. This compares to net
income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share for the
third quarter in 2006 of $17.6 million, $28.5 million and $.39,
respectively.
Earnings for the 2007 third quarter, compared to 2006, reflect
lower opera... |
| | | 10/25/07 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2007--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to
discuss its third quarter 2007 financial results and 2007 outlook. The
conference call will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2007 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 Thursday, November
1, 2007.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to Nicor's
corporate webs... |
| | | 10/19/07 | NICOR Completes Syndicated Revolving Credit Facility| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 2007--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today announced the establishment of a syndicated revolving
credit facility. The new facility is a $400 million, 210-day seasonal
revolver expiring in May 2008, available to Nicor Gas, the company's
gas distribution business. The new facility replaces a similar
revolver that expired in May 2007. In addition to the newly
established facility, the company has an existing $600 million, 5-year
revolver available to Ni... |
| | | 10/08/07 | Nicor Celebrates National Book Month by Launching 2nd Year of Reading Program|
Look...It's A Bird, It's A Plane, No - It's Super Reader
Nicor's Super Hero Returns to Earth to Encourage Illinois Students
to Read
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 2007--Nicor is proud to
once again begin its Adventures in Reading with Nicor program, and
host the return of the costumed hero, Super Reader. As October is
National Book Month, an annual event to encourage readers of all ages
to enjoy reading books, it is a perfe... |
| | | 09/27/07 | Nicor Gas Participates In 54 Fire Department Open Houses Across Northern Illinois| Natural Gas Exhibit Provides Public With Valuable Home Safety Tips
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 2007--Nicor Gas will
participate in 54 Fire Department Open Houses across its service
territory to educate the public on natural gas safety. The program
will run through October 14 with the majority of open houses to take
place during National Fire Prevention Week (October 7-13). This is the
third year in a row that Nicor Gas has supported the local Fire
Department Open ... |
| | | 08/30/07 | LIHEAP's Early Enrollment Begins September 4th for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities| Nicor Gas encourages eligible customers to take advantage of the program's benefitsNAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug 30, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today Nicor Gas announced that it is encouraging senior citizens
and persons with disabilities to take advantage of the early
enrollment period for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
(LIHEAP). During the special enrollment period of September 4th
through October 31st, senior citizens (60 years plus) and persons with
disabilities can apply for LIHEAP... |
| | | 07/31/07 | Nicor Announces 2007 Preliminary Second Quarter Earnings and Affirms 2007 Annual Outlook| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2007--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE: GAS) today reported second-quarter 2007 preliminary net income,
operating income and diluted earnings per common share of $18.0
million, $29.9 million and $.40, respectively. This compares to net
income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share for the
second quarter in 2006 of $8.5 million, $16.9 million and $.19,
respectively.
The second quarter 2006 financial results included a $10 million
($.2... |
| | | 07/26/07 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 26, 2007--The Board of
Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) declared a quarterly common stock
dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable November 1, 2007, to
stockholders of record on September 28, 2007. This payment continues
the annual rate of $1.86 per share and represents the 215th
consecutive quarterly dividend payment by the company. Dividends for
preferred stock also declared payable November 1, 2007 include:
4.48% preferred ... |
| | | 07/24/07 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call| Tuesday, July 31, 2007 9:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. CT) NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jul 24, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a
conference call to discuss its second quarter 2007 financial results
and 2007 outlook. The conference call will be held on Tuesday, July
31, 2007 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, July 31, 2007.
To hear the conference call live, ... |
| | | 06/12/07 | Nicor Gas Promotes Pipeline Safety| Demonstrating Core Value Of Delivering Safe And Reliable Natural Gas NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jun 12, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Gas continues to fulfill its ongoing commitment of informing
the public about Pipeline Safety. Through May the company mailed out
more than 2.6 million brochures with information about Pipeline Safety
to its customers, as well as non-customers in affected areas
throughout its northern Illinois service territory.
The Nicor Gas Pipeline Safety Public Awareness Progr... |
| | | 05/15/07 | Nicor Employees Demonstrate Commitment to Volunteerism, Assisting Non-Profit Groups as Part of the 11th Annual Volunteer Day| Hundreds of Nicor employees, families will give back to Illinois
communities
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2007--Nicor employees
and their families will fulfill the company's commitment to
volunteerism as part of the 11th Annual Volunteer Day on May 19th.
Assisted by community members, hundreds of employees will serve 19
communities by completing 26 projects, ranging from sorting food at
local pantries to cleaning yards and providing energy e... |
| | | 04/30/07 | Gardening Season Has Arrived, but before Digging, Nicor Gas Urges Customers to Be Safe by Calling JULIE First| JULIE Introduces Simplified Dial-In Number, 811
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2007--Spring has
arrived, but before starting any outdoor projects which require
digging, Nicor Gas urges their customers to call the new JULIE (Joint
Utility Locating Information for Excavators) number, 811. Illinois law
requires anyone digging, regardless of the depth of the project, to
call JULIE.
811 is the new FCC designated national N-11 number created to
eliminate confusion of ... |
| | | 04/27/07 | Nicor Announces 2007 Preliminary First Quarter Earnings and Updates 2007 Annual Outlook| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2007--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE: GAS) today reported first-quarter 2007 preliminary net income,
operating income and diluted earnings per common share of $47.2
million, $76.6 million and $1.04, respectively. This compares to net
income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share for the
first quarter period in 2006 of $43.9 million, $66.1 million and $.99,
respectively.
Both first quarter periods were impacted by noteworthy items.
F... |
| | | 04/26/07 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2007--The Board of
Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly common stock
dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable August 1, 2007, to
stockholders of record on June 29, 2007. This payment continues the
annual rate of $1.86 per share and represents the 214th consecutive
quarterly dividend payment by the company. Dividends for preferred
stock also declared payable August 1, 2007 include:
4.48% preferred... |
| | | 04/26/07 | Nicor Announces Election of New Director| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2007--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today announced the election of Norman R. Bobins to the
Nicor Inc. board of directors. Bobins was also elected to the board of
directors of the company's principal subsidiary, Nicor Gas.
Bobins is president ABN AMRO North America (AANA) and senior
executive vice president of AANA's Dutch parent, ABN AMRO Bank N.V.,
one of the world's largest financial services companies. Bobins is
also president and chief exe... |
| | | 04/23/07 | Nicor Announces Webcast to Highlight Company Fundamentals| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2007--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE: GAS) announced today that it will present at the 2007 American
Gas Association (AGA) Financial Forum at 9:25 a.m. central, 10:25 a.m.
eastern time on Monday, April 30, 2007. At the event, Nicor's
chairman, president and chief executive officer, Russ M. Strobel,
along with other management of the company, will discuss the company's
financial results and present an overview of the company's business
strategies and fina... |
| | | 04/20/07 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 2007--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to
discuss its first quarter 2007 financial results and 2007 outlook. The
conference call will be held on Friday, April 27, 2007, 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 Friday, April 27, 2007.
To hear the conference call live, please log on to Nicor's
corporate website at... |
| | | 04/13/07 | Nicor Announces Winners of Contest That Encourages Young Students to Think about Using Energy Wisely| More Than 1000 Students Participate In Energy By Design Contest; A
500% Increase From Last Year
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2007--Nicor has
announced the winners of Energy by Design: A visual arts contest for
students. Nicor, in partnership with the National Energy Foundation
(NEF), developed this innovative contest and is proud to celebrate its
second successful year. The contest was designed to bring students,
teachers, and families together to b... |
| | | 03/29/07 | United States Securities and Exchange Commission Approves Nicor Settlement| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2007--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today announced that it has reached a settlement agreement
with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")
resolving charges filed today against the company in connection with
the SEC's investigation of the results of the company. The company had
announced in 2002 that the SEC had begun a formal investigation in
connection with the accounting for natural gas costs pursuant to the
Performance-Bas... |
| | | 03/22/07 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 2007--The Board of
Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly common stock
dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable May 1, 2007, to stockholders
of record on March 30, 2007. This payment continues the company's
annual dividend rate of $1.86 per share. With this declaration, Nicor
begins its 54th consecutive year of common stock dividend payments.
Dividends for preferred stock also declared payable May 1, 2007
include:
4.48... |
| | | 02/23/07 | Nicor Announces 2006 Preliminary Earnings and 2007 Annual Outlook| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2007--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today reported twelve months ended December 31, 2006,
preliminary net income, operating income and diluted earnings per
common share of $128.3 million, $202.5 million and $2.87,
respectively. This compares to net income, operating income and
diluted earnings per common share for the same period in 2005 of
$136.3 million, $201.7 million and $3.07, respectively.
Both twelve-month periods were impacted by notewor... |
| | | 02/16/07 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call| Friday, February 23, 2007 9:30 a.m. EST (8:30 a.m. CT)NAPERVILLE, Ill, Feb 16, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a
conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2006 financial results
and 2007 outlook. The conference call will be held on Friday, February
23, 2007 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
Friday, February 23, 2007.
To hear the conference call li... |
| | | 12/05/06 | Nicor Informed by the Department of Justice That Inquiry is Closed| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Dec 05, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) today announced that it has been advised by
the Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of
Illinois (the "U.S. Attorney") that it is closing its inquiry and will
not seek to prosecute the company or any individuals in connection
with Nicor Gas' former Performance-Based Rate (PBR) plan. As
previously disclosed, in 2002 the U.S. Attorney issued a notification
of inquiry related to the company's act... |
| | | 11/16/06 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov 16, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a
quarterly common stock dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable
February 1, 2007, to stockholders of record on December 29, 2006. This
payment continues the annual rate of $1.86 per share and represents
the 212th consecutive quarterly dividend payment by the company.
Dividends for preferred stock also declared payable February 1, 2007
include:
4.48% preferred ... |
| | | 11/01/06 | Nicor Announces Third Quarter Earnings and Raises Annual Earnings Guidance| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2006--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today reported preliminary three months ended September 30,
2006 net income, operating income and diluted earnings per common
share of $17.6 million, $28.5 million and $.39, respectively. This
compares to a net loss, operating income and diluted loss per common
share for the same three month period in 2005 of $2.7 million, $0.6
million and $.06, respectively.
2006 earnings for the three-month period, compared t... |
| | | 10/27/06 | New Super Hero Helps Nicor Launch Educational Reading Program for Illinois Children| Business Editors/Education Editors
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 2006--Today, with the
help of Super Reader, Nicor launched Adventures in Reading, a new
program that will enhance reading programs at northern Illinois
schools and donate more than 5,000 books throughout the 2006-07 school
year to approximately 1,700 area students.
The program, officially launched at Cicero West Elementary School
is designed to foster a life-long love of reading among children by
p... |
| | | 10/26/06 | NICOR Completes Syndicated Revolving Credit Facility| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 2006--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today announced the establishment of a syndicated revolving
credit facility. The new facility is a $400 million, 210-day seasonal
revolver expiring in May 2007, available to Nicor Gas, the company's
gas distribution business. The new facility replaces a similar
revolver that expired in April 2006. In addition to the newly
established facility, the company has an existing $600 million, 5-year
revolver available to ... |
| | | 10/25/06 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call| Business Editors
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2006--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to
discuss its third quarter 2006 financial results and outlook. The
conference call will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2006 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 Wednesday, November
1, 2006.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to Nico... |
| | | 08/01/06 | Nicor Announces Second Quarter Earnings and Annual Earnings Guidance| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2006--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today reported preliminary three months ended June 30, 2006
net income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share of
$8.5 million, $16.9 million and $.19, respectively. This compares to
net income, operating income and earnings per common share for the
same three month period in 2005 of $33.4 million, $58.0 million and
$.75, respectively.
Both three-month periods were impacted by noteworthy items. ... |
| | | 07/25/06 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call; Tuesday, August 1, 2006 9:30 a.m. EDT (8:30 a.m. CT)| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jul 25, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) announced today that it is
holding a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2006 financial
results and outlook. The conference call will be held on Tuesday,
August 1, 2006 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, August 1, 2006.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to Nicor's
corporate website at www.nicor... |
| | | 07/20/06 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 20, 2006--The Board of
Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly common stock
dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable November 1, 2006, to
stockholders of record on September 29, 2006. This payment continues
the annual rate of $1.86 per share and represents the 211th
consecutive quarterly dividend payment by the company. Dividends for
preferred stock also declared payable November 1, 2006 include:
4.48% preferred ... |
| | | 07/07/06 | Nicor Reaches Tentative Agreement with Enforcement Staff of United States Securities and Exchange Commission| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 2006--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today announced that it has reached a tentative agreement
with the Staff of the Enforcement Division (the "Staff") of the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in settlement of
an anticipated civil action to which the company and the SEC will be
parties. As previously disclosed, the SEC, in 2002, issued a formal
order of investigation related to the company's actions in connection
with the ac... |
| | | 05/19/06 | Nicor Employees to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Company's Annual Volunteer Day; More than 1,000 of Nicor employees, families and friends will give back to communities across Northern Illinois| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2006--More than 1,000
Nicor employees, families and friends will celebrate a decade of
volunteerism during the company's 10th Anniversary of Volunteer Day on
Saturday, May 20th by completing 23 community service projects in 20
communities. Projects will range from sorting food at local pantries
to cleaning yards and planting flowers at senior citizens' homes.
"Nicor's Volunteer Day embodies the spirit of giving back to the
communities we ... |
| | | 05/03/06 | Nicor Announces Webcast to Highlight Company Fundamentals| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2006--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that it will present at the 2006 American
Gas Association (AGA) Financial Forum at 3:20 p.m. central, 4:20 p.m.
eastern time on Monday, May 8, 2006. At the event, Nicor's chairman,
president and chief executive officer, Russ M. Strobel, along with
other management of the company, will discuss the company's financial
results and present an overview of the company's business strategies
and financial ou... |
| | | 05/02/06 | Nicor Announces 2006 First Quarter Preliminary Earnings and Raises Annual Earnings Guidance| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2006--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today reported preliminary three months ended March 31,
2006 net income, operating income and diluted earnings per common
share of $43.9 million, $66.1 million and $.99, respectively. This
compares to net income, operating income and diluted earnings per
common share for the same period in 2005 of $43.7 million, $69.8
million and $.99, respectively.
Both three-month periods were impacted by noteworthy items. 200... |
| | | 04/25/06 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call Tuesday, May 2, 2006, 9:30 a.m. EST (8:30 a.m. CT)| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2006--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to
discuss its first quarter 2006 financial results and outlook. The
conference call will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 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, May 2, 2006.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to Nicor's
corporate website at www.nicor.... |
| | | 04/20/06 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 2006--The Board of
Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) declared a quarterly common stock
dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable August 1, 2006, to
stockholders of record on June 30, 2006. This payment continues the
annual rate of $1.86 per share and represents the 210th consecutive
quarterly dividend payment by the company. Dividends for preferred
stock also declared payable August 1, 2006 include:
4.48% preferred $.56
5.0... |
| | | 04/13/06 | Nicor Announces Energy by Design Contest Winners; Nearly 200 Entries Result in 12 Contest Winners and 3 Classroom Grants - Prizes to be Presented at Awards Ceremonies| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2006--Today Nicor
announced the winners of the Energy by Design: A visual arts contest
for students. Nicor, in partnership with the National Energy
Foundation (NEF), developed this innovative contest and launched it
last fall. The contest was designed to bring students, teachers and
families together to become more aware of how to use energy
efficiently and the effects of conservation on the environment.
Nicor has been providing energy-... |
| | | 03/29/06 | Illinois Commerce Commission Issues Rehearing Decision in Nicor Gas Rate Case| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2006--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today announced that the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC)
issued its decision on rehearing in the rate case of the company's gas
distribution company, Nicor Gas.
As a result of the ICC's rehearing decision, the annual base rate
revenue increase granted to Nicor Gas was adjusted to approximately
$49.7 million, compared to the $54.2 million allowed under the ICC's
prior order in the rate case. Because the ICC... |
| | | 03/16/06 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 2006--The Board of
Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) declared a quarterly common stock
dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable May 1, 2006, to stockholders
of record on March 31, 2006. This payment continues the company's
annual dividend rate of $1.86 per share. With this declaration, Nicor
begins its 53rd consecutive year of common stock dividend payments.
Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) is a holding company and is a member of the
Standard & ... |
| | | 03/06/06 | Nicor's Commitment to Building a Better Community is Demonstrated Through Volunteering Time and Giving More Than $1.7 Million to Philanthropic Programs across Northern Illinois| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 6, 2006--Nicor today
announced the company and its employees contributed more than $1.7
million in 2005 to philanthropic efforts throughout northern Illinois.
The company and its employees joined with community members to donate
their time, talent and money to worthy causes throughout the year,
further supporting Nicor's philanthropic mission and commitment to
volunteerism.
"Nicor and its employees are committed to the well-being of our
co... |
| | | 02/24/06 | Nicor Announces 2005 Preliminary Earnings and 2006 Annual Outlook| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb 24, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) today reported preliminary twelve
months ended December 31, 2005 net income, operating income and
diluted earnings per common share of $136.3 million, $201.7 million
and $3.07, respectively. This compares to net income, operating income
and diluted earnings per common share for the same period in 2004 of
$75.1 million, $137.7 million and $1.70, respectively.
Both twelve-month periods were impacted by noteworthy items... |
| | | 02/17/06 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call; Friday, February 24 9:30 a.m. EST (8:30 a.m. CT)| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2006--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to
discuss its fourth quarter 2005 financial results and outlook. The
conference call will be held on Friday, February 24, 2006 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 Friday, February 24, 2006.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to Nicor's
corporate website at ... |
| | | 01/19/06 | Nicor Declares Preferred Dividends| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2006--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that its Board of Directors declared
quarterly preferred stock dividends payable May 1, 2006 for
stockholders of record March 31, 2006 as follows:
4.48% preferred $.56
5.00% convertible preferred $.625
Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) is a holding company and is a member of the
Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Its principal businesses are Nicor Gas,
one... |
| | | 12/22/05 | Nicor Announces Tropical Shipping Financing in Connection with Repatriation of Foreign Earnings| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Dec 22, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) today announced that its shipping
subsidiary, Tropical Shipping, has obtained a $40 million two-year
senior unsecured term loan to be used to fund a portion of the
repatriation of its cumulative undistributed foreign earnings under
the provisions of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. The funds
from the term loan will be used in conjunction with cash available at
Tropical Shipping to repatriate approximately $130 m... |
| | | 12/20/05 | Nicor Announces Appointment of Two New Directors| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Dec 20, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) today announced the appointment of
Georgia R. Nelson and Raymond A. Jean to the Nicor Inc. board of
directors. They were also appointed to the board of directors of the
company's principal subsidiary, Nicor Gas.
Ms. Nelson is the president and chief executive officer for PTI
Resources, LLC, an independent consulting firm focusing on corporate
governance issues and the energy industry. She was president of
Midwest Ge... |
| | | 11/28/05 | Illinois Commerce Commission Grants Rate Case Motion of Nicor Gas| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov 28, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) today announced that on November
22, 2005, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) granted a motion
filed by its gas distribution company, Nicor Gas, to adjust its
tariffs to comply with the ICC's recent order granting Nicor Gas a
base rate increase.
As a result of the ICC's action granting Nicor Gas' motion, Nicor
Gas' annual base rates were increased to approximately $54.2 million,
compared to the $48.8 million all... |
| | | 11/17/05 | Nicor Declares Dividends| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 2005--The Board of
Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly common stock
dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable February 1, 2006, to
stockholders of record on December 30, 2005. This payment continues
the annual rate of $1.86 per share and represents the 208th
consecutive quarterly dividend payment by the company. Dividends for
preferred stock also declared payable February 1, 2006 include:
4.48% pre... |
| | | 11/01/05 | Nicor Announces Third-Quarter Results and Updates Earnings Guidance| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2005--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today reported preliminary third-quarter 2005 net loss,
operating income and a diluted loss per common share of $2.7 million,
$0.6 million and $.06, respectively. This compares to third-quarter
2004 net loss, operating loss and diluted loss per common share of
$11.6 million, $9.6 million and $.26, respectively.
Third-quarter 2005 earnings reflect higher operating results in
the company's gas distribution and sh... |
| | | 10/25/05 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call; Tuesday, November 1st 9:30 a.m. EST (8:30 a.m. CT)| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2005--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to
discuss its third quarter 2005 financial results and annual outlook.
The conference call will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2005 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, 2005.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to Nicor's
corporate webs... |
| | | 10/05/05 | Nicor Gas Places New Rates in Effect| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 2005--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today announced that its gas distribution company, Nicor
Gas, yesterday filed tariffs that have been accepted by the Chief
Clerk of the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) and that allowed Nicor
Gas to put new rates into effect. These tariffs result in a base rate
increase of approximately $48.8 million. Nicor Gas had earlier filed,
on September 30th, tariffs that it believed complied with the ICC's
recent order gra... |
| | | 09/30/05 | Nicor Inc.: Illinois Commerce Commission Issues Amendatory Rate Order| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 30, 2005--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC)
issued on September 28, 2005, an amendatory order revising the base
rate increase for its natural gas distribution company, Nicor Gas. The
amendatory order was issued to adjust for a computational inaccuracy
identified in the ICC's original order dated September 20, 2005. The
amendatory order provides for a $54.2 million increase in Nicor Gas'
base reven... |
| | | 09/21/05 | Nicor Inc.: Illinois Commerce Commission Unanimously Approves Rate Order; Increase of Less Than $2 to Average Monthly Residential Customer Bill -- First in Nearly 10 Years| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 2005--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC)
unanimously approved a base rate increase for its natural gas
distribution company, Nicor Gas, that will add less than $2 to an
average monthly residential customer bill beginning in October 2005.
This represents Nicor Gas' first rate increase in nearly 10 years.
Prior to the ICC's order, Nicor Gas had the lowest rates of any major
utility in Illinois an... |
| | | 09/15/05 | Russ M. Strobel Appointed Chairman of the Board of Nicor Inc. and Nicor Gas; Completes Succession Plan Transition| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 2005--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today announced that effective November 1, 2005 Russ M.
Strobel has been appointed chairman of the board of Nicor Inc. and
Nicor Gas, in addition to his current roles as chief executive officer
and president of both companies. Thomas L. Fisher, who has been
chairman of the Nicor and Nicor Gas boards since 1996, announced his
resignation from the boards, also effective November 1.
This appointment completes the ... |
| | | 09/13/05 | Nicor Completes Syndicated Revolving Credit Facilities| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2005--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today announced the establishment of two syndicated
revolving credit facilities totaling $1 billion to replace an existing
syndicated revolver of $500 million and a $400 million seasonal
revolver that expired in April 2005. The new facilities consist of a
$600 million, 5-year revolver available to Nicor Inc. and Nicor Gas,
the company's gas distribution business, and a $400 million, 210-day
seasonal revolver, expirin... |
| | | 09/02/05 | Nicor files $1 Gas Supply Cost for September; The Effects of Hurricane Katrina High Demand, and Crude Oil Prices; Nicor Gas Urges Customers to Plan Ahead for Winter Gas Costs| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 2005--Nicor Gas has
filed $1 per therm, which is up from last month's (August) 75 cents
per therm and from last September, which was 62 cents per therm. The
average September residential bill will be approximately $40, a 50
percent increase compared to last year when the average September bill
was $27. Like all natural gas utilities, Nicor Gas does not profit
from the cost of gas, but passes the cost on to customers at no
mark-up.
Weather... |
| | | 08/19/05 | Administrative Law Judges Issue Proposed Rate Order| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 19, 2005--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced that on August 17, 2005, the Administrative Law
Judges (ALJs) issued a proposed order in the Nicor Gas rate case that
currently is pending before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC).
The proposed order recommends a revenue requirement increase of
approximately $54.7 million, a rate of return on rate base of 8.90%
and a rate of return on equity of 10.59%. Because the proposed order
shifts certain revenues ... |
| | | 07/29/05 | Nicor Announces Second Quarter Earnings| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jul 29, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) today reported second quarter 2005
net income, operating income and a diluted earnings per common share
of $33.4 million, $58.0 million and $.75, respectively. This compares
to second quarter 2004 net income, operating income and diluted
earnings per common share of $19.5 million, $33.1 million and $.44,
respectively.
The second quarter 2005 financial results included a Directors and
Officers (D&O) insurance recov... |
| | | 07/22/05 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call; Friday, July 29th 9:30 a.m. EDT (8:30 a.m. CT)| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 2005--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE: GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to
discuss its second quarter 2005 financial results and annual outlook.
The conference call will be held on Friday, July 29, 2005 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 Friday, July 29, 2005.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to Nicor's
corporate website at ww... |
| | | 07/21/05 | Nicor Declares Dividends| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 21, 2005--The Board of
Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly common stock
dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable November 1, 2005, to
stockholders of record on September 30, 2005. This payment continues
the annual rate of $1.86 per share established with the May 1, 2003
dividend and represents the 207th consecutive quarterly dividend
payment by the company. Dividends for preferred stock also declared
payable November 1, 2005 in... |
| | | 05/20/05 | Nearly 900 Nicor Employees, Family and Friends Lend a Hand as Part of 9th Annual Volunteer Day| Click on the link below and see article on corporate volunteerism is alive and well... http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/sunpub/naper/business/n0520vols.htm NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 20, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Gas employees and their families will celebrate Nicor's 9th
annual Volunteer Day by spending May 21 doing charitable tasks in 15
communities across northern Illinois.
More than 865 Nicor Gas employees, family members, friends and
community volunteers will fan out across northe... |
| | | 04/29/05 | Nicor Announces 2005 First Quarter Earnings and Affirms Its Annual Outlook| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Apr 29, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) today reported first quarter 2005
net income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share of
$43.7 million, $69.8 million and $.99, respectively. This compares to
first quarter 2004 net income, operating income and diluted earnings
per common share of $19.6 million, $34.3 million and $.44,
respectively.
The first quarter 2005 financial results included a shareholder
derivative action settlement of $3.5 ... |
| | | 04/26/05 | Caledonia Storage Facility in Mississippi Earns FERC Approval; Nicor Enerchange to Provide Marketing Services in Partnership with Caledonia Energy Partners| DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2005--The Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC) Wednesday approved the construction and
operation of a new natural gas storage facility in northeast
Mississippi by Caledonia Energy Partners LLC. Nicor Enerchange,
L.L.C., a subsidiary of Nicor Inc. will serve as the marketing
administrator for the Caledonia Storage Field.
Located in Monroe and Lowndes Counties in Mississippi, the
facility will have a direct interconnect with Tennessee Gas Pipe... |
| | | 04/25/05 | Nicor Announces Webcast to Highlight Company Fundamentals| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2005--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that it will present at the 2005 American
Gas Association (AGA) Financial Forum at 3:15 p.m. central, 4:15 p.m.
eastern time on Monday, May 2, 2005. At the event, Nicor's president
and chief executive officer, Russ M. Strobel, along with other
management of the company, will discuss the company's financial
results and present an overview of the company's business strategies
and 2005 financial outlook.... |
| | | 04/22/05 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call; Friday, April 29, 2005 4:30 p.m. ET, 3:30 p.m. CT| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2005--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to
discuss its first quarter 2005 financial results and annual outlook.
The conference call will be held on Friday, April 29, 2005 at 3:30
p.m. central, 4:30 p.m. eastern time. Earnings information will be
released after the market closes on the afternoon of Friday, April 29,
2005.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to Nicor's
corporate website a... |
| | | 04/21/05 | Nicor Declares Dividends| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2005--The Board of
Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly common stock
dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable August 1, 2005, to
stockholders of record on June 30, 2005. This payment continues the
annual rate of $1.86 per share established with the May 1, 2003
dividend and represents the 206th consecutive quarterly dividend
payment by the company. Dividends for preferred stock also declared
payable August 1, 2005 include:
... |
| | | 04/14/05 | Nicor Gas Files 76 Cents Per Therm for April; Company Reminds Customers of Natural Gas Supplier Choice Options And Available Financial Assistance| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 2005--Nicor Gas
announced today it filed a gas supply charge (GSC) of 76 cents per
therm with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) for April 2005, up
from March GSC of 64 cents per therm. The GSC is the cost Nicor Gas
pays for the gas, which is passed through to customers with no mark
up.
In typical weather, the average residential customer bill in April
is $83, compared with $125 in March. And with the recent warm weather,
April bills... |
| | | 03/17/05 | Russ Strobel Named Chief Executive Officer of Nicor Inc.| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 2005--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today announced that Russ M. Strobel has been named chief
executive officer of Nicor Inc. in addition to his current role as
president of Nicor Inc. and chief executive officer and president of
Nicor Gas.
"On behalf of our entire Board of Directors, I'm greatly pleased
to make this important announcement today," said Thomas L. Fisher, who
remains as chairman. "Since joining our senior management team, Russ
has... |
| | | 03/17/05 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 2005--The Board of
Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) declared a quarterly common stock
dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable May 1, 2005, to stockholders
of record on March 31, 2005. This payment continues the annual rate of
$1.86 per share established with the May 1, 2003 dividend. With this
declaration, Nicor begins its 52nd consecutive year of common stock
dividend payments.
Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) is a holding company and is a memb... |
| | | 02/28/05 | Nicor Announces 2004 Earnings and Provides 2005 Annual Outlook| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2005--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today reported twelve months ended December 31, 2004 net
income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share of
$75.1 million, $137.7 million and $1.70, respectively. This compares
to net income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share
for the same 2003 period of $105.3 million, $189.4 million and $2.38,
respectively.
Both years were impacted by noteworthy items. 2004 financial
results... |
| | | 02/21/05 | Nicor Contributed More Than $1.8 Million in 2004 to Philanthropic Efforts across Northern Illinois; Company and Its Employees are dedicated to Philanthropic Activities Year-Round| NAPERVILLE, Ill--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 21, 2005--Nicor today
announced the company and its employees contributed more than $1.8
million in 2004 to philanthropic efforts throughout northern Illinois.
The company's employees joined with community members to donate their
time, talent and money to 825 worthy causes throughout the year,
further growing the company's philanthropic mission and commitment to
volunteer efforts.
The company's 2004 philanthropic activities included:
... |
| | | 02/21/05 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 21, 2005--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to
discuss its fourth quarter 2004 financial results and 2005 annual
outlook. The conference call will be held on Monday, February 28, 2005
at 8:00 a.m. central, 9:00 a.m. eastern time. Earnings information
will be released before the market opens on the morning of Monday,
February 28, 2005.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to Nicor's
corporate ... |
| | | 01/25/05 | Nicor Announces Settlement of Derivative Action and Insurance Recovery Update| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 2005--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that its board of directors has approved a
preliminary agreement to settle the shareholder derivative action
brought in the Circuit Court of Cook County in August 2002 against
certain Nicor directors and officers. The final settlement is
contingent upon execution of a formal stipulation of settlement and
approval by the court and entry of final judgment by the court. The
defendants' agreement to the te... |
| | | 01/21/05 | Nicor Announces Appointment of New Director and Director Departure| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan 21, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today announced the appointment of R. Eden Martin to the
Nicor board of directors. He was also appointed to the board of
directors of the company's principal subsidiary, Nicor Gas. Martin is
a senior counsel and former chairman of the Management Committee of
the law firm of Sidley & Austin - a predecessor of the current firm
Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP. He is also the president of the
Commercial Club of Chicago and... |
| | | 01/20/05 | Nicor Declares Preferred Dividends| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan 20, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that its Board of Directors declared
quarterly preferred stock dividends payable May 1, 2005 for
stockholders of record March 31, 2005 as follows:
4.48% preferred $.56
5.00% preferred $.625
5.00% convertible preferred $.625
Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) is a holding company and is a member of the
S&P 500. Its principal businesses are Nicor Gas, one of the nation... |
| | | 12/22/04 | Nicor Gas Applauds Congressional Appropriation to Increase LIHEAP Funding to $2.2 Billion for 2005; Now More Illinoisans May Receive Home Heating Assistance| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 22, 2004--Nicor Gas
applauds the recent appropriation by Congress to increase funding for
the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) by $300 million
to $2.2 billion for fiscal year 2005 (which runs October 1, 2004
through September 30, 2005). With the increase more people may receive
home heating assistance this winter.
Congress passed a catch-all spending bill for fiscal year 2005
that includes a total of $1.9 billion in regular f... |
| | | 12/15/04 | Nicor Gas Requests that Customers Consider Giving the Gift of Sharing; Sharing Program Assists Customers Having a Difficult Time Paying Natural Gas Bills| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 2004--Nicor Gas
requests that customers consider giving the gift of Sharing this
holiday season. The Sharing Program is an assistance program
established by Nicor Gas where employees, customers and the general
public donate money matched by Nicor Gas, up to $200,000 annually, to
help those in need but who are not eligible for government assistance.
Sharing provides eligible households one-time annual grants to help
pay their natural gas bills.
... |
| | | 11/23/04 | Nicor Inc. Terminates Existing Shareholder Rights Plan and Adopts New Policy Regarding Shareholder Rights Plan| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 23, 2004--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that its Board of Directors has voted to
terminate the company's existing shareholder rights plan, commonly
referred to as a "poison pill." The company's Board of Directors has
terminated the company's shareholder rights plan effective November
23, 2004. The company also announced that its Board of Directors
adopted a new policy under which the Board of Directors will submit
adoption or extension of an... |
| | | 11/18/04 | Nicor Inc. Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 2004--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a
quarterly common stock dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable
February 1, 2005, to stockholders of record December 31, 2004. This
payment continues the annual rate of $1.86 per share initially
established with the May 1, 2003 dividend and represents the 204th
consecutive quarterly dividend payment by the company. Dividends for
Nicor Inc. preferred stock also de... |
| | | 11/04/04 | Nicor Announces Third Quarter Earnings, Updates Its 2004 Outlook and Announces Rate Filing for Its Gas Distribution Business| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2004--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today reported third quarter 2004 net loss, operating loss
and a diluted loss per common share of $11.6 million, $9.6 million and
$.26, respectively. This compares to third quarter 2003 net income,
operating income and diluted earnings per common share of $0.5
million, $4.2 million and $.01, respectively.
Lower earnings per share for the 2004 third quarter primarily
reflect lower operating results in the company'... |
| | | 10/30/04 | Nicor Gas Expects To File Rate Increase Request With Illinois Commerce Commission| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2004--Citing higher operating costs and increased capital investments, Nicor Gas today announced that it expects to petition the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) in early November for a rate increase that it estimates would add approximately $26 per year to the average residential customer bill.
If granted after ICC review, the new rates would be Nicor Gas' first increase since 1996 and would likely take effect in October 2005.
Nicor Gas cu... |
| | | 10/27/04 | Caledonia Energy Partners LLC Petition Federal Regulators to Construct and Operate Caledonia Storage Facility| DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 2004--Caledonia Energy Partners
LLC has petitioned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to
construct and operate the Caledonia Storage facility in northeast
Mississippi. Nicor Enerchange LLC is serving as the marketing
administrator for the Caledonia Storage Field.
The proposed facility, located in Monroe and Lowndes Counties in
Mississippi, will have a direct interconnect with Tennessee Gas
Pipeline. Upon approval from the FERC, the faci... |
| | | 10/26/04 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 2004--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to
discuss its third quarter 2004 financial results and annual outlook.
The conference call will be held on Friday, November 5, 2004 at 8:00
a.m. central, 9:00 a.m. eastern time. Earnings information will be
released after the market closes on the evening of Thursday, November
4, 2004.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to Nicor's
corporate websit... |
| | | 10/04/04 | Nicor Gas and EPA's ENERGY STAR Work Together to Bring Businesses Energy Solutions; Nicor First Utility in State to Partner with ENERGY STAR in the Commercial and Industrial Markets| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2004--The U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) welcomes Nicor Gas as an ENERGY
STAR(R) partner and recognizes the company's important energy
management work with commercial and industrial customers. Nicor Gas is
the first utility in Illinois to initiate collaborative efforts with
the national ENERGY STAR program in commercial and industrial markets.
ENERGY STAR, a program of the EPA, is a valuable resource for
proven, successful corpo... |
| | | 09/02/04 | Nicor Completes $900 Million Syndicated Revolving Credit Facilities| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 2004--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today announced the establishment of two syndicated
revolving credit facilities totaling $900 million to replace an
existing syndicated revolver of $500 million that expires in September
2004 and a $500 million seasonal revolver that expired in March 2004.
The new facilities consist of a $500 million, 3-year revolver
available to Nicor Inc. and Nicor Gas, the company's gas distribution
business, and a $400 million, 21... |
| | | 08/31/04 | Nicor Gas Encourages Seniors and Disabled to Sign up Early for LIHEAP; Energy Assistance Early Enrollment Period from September 1 through October 31| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 31, 2004--Nicor Gas wants senior citizens and the disabled to know about an early enrollment period for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). During the special enrollment period of September 1 through October 31, senior citizens (60 years plus) and persons with disabilities can apply for LIHEAP assistance before general enrollment opens to the public on November 1.
LIHEAP is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services... |
| | | 08/09/04 | Nicor Announces Second Quarter Earnings and Performance-Based Rate Plan Update| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2004--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today reported second quarter 2004 net income, operating
income and diluted earnings per common share of $19.5 million, $33.1
million and $.44, respectively. This compares to second quarter 2003
net income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share of
$23.8 million, $38.9 million and $.54, respectively. 2003 financial
results for the quarter were increased by pretax net mercury-related
recoveries of $17.4 ... |
| | | 07/27/04 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call; Monday, August 9 9:30 a.m. EST - 8:30 a.m. CT| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jul 27, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to
discuss its second quarter 2004 financial results and annual outlook.
The conference call will be held on Monday, August 9, 2004 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 Monday, August 9,
2004.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to Nicor's
corporate website at ww... |
| | | 07/19/04 | Nicor Announces Kathy Halloran's Retirement| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2004--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today announced that Kathy Halloran will be retiring from
the company on August 1 after thirty years of service. Kathy joined
Nicor in 1974 after graduating from Lewis University with a degree in
accounting. She has held various positions in finance, information
services, rates, human resources and most recently has held the
position of executive vice president and chief risk officer.
Kathy has been and continue... |
| | | 07/15/04 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 2004--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a
quarterly common stock dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable
November 1, 2004, to stockholders of record September 30, 2004. This
payment continues the annual rate of $1.86 per share established with
the May 1, 2003 dividend and represents the 203rd consecutive
quarterly dividend payment by the company. Dividends for Nicor Inc.
preferred stock also declared pa... |
| | | 05/27/04 | Nicor Enerchange Secures Agreement with Caledonia Energy Partners; Agreement Sets Stage for Open Season| WARRENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2004--Nicor
Enerchange, LLC an affiliate of Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) entered into an
exclusive marketing agreement with energy services provider Caledonia
Energy Partners LLC of Dallas. Under the terms of the agreement, Nicor
Enerchange will provide the marketing and administration for the
Caledonia Storage facility. An open season is currently underway for
the storage facility, which is a depleted gas reservoir with 11.7 Bcf
of capacity. Located i... |
| | | 05/24/04 | Nicor's 8th Annual Volunteer Day Draws 750 Volunteers; Record Number of Participants Pitch in to Help Communities Across Northern Illinois| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2004--On May 15 nearly
750 Nicor employees, their families and community members joined
together to provide assistance at 15 sites across northern Illinois as
part of Nicor's 8th annual Volunteer Day in the Community. This year's
event drew by far the largest participation across our communities.
Volunteers performed 15 service projects in 13 communities,
ranging from food sorting at area pantries to beautification projects
at various sites... |
| | | 05/11/04 | Record Turnout Expected at Nicor's 8th Annual Volunteer Day; On May 15, Nicor Employees and Community Partners Unite for a Day of Public Service Projects| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2004--More than 650
volunteers are expected to join together to volunteer on May 15 at 16
sites across northern Illinois as part of Nicor's 8th annual Volunteer
Day in the Community. Every year, Nicor dedicates the third Saturday
in May as "Nicor Volunteer Day in the Community," where employees,
their families and community members spend their day doing charitable
tasks to benefit communities and non-profit groups.
"I'm proud of the dedicat... |
| | | 04/30/04 | Nicor Announces Webcast to Highlight Company Fundamentals| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Apr 30, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc.
(NYSE: GAS) announced today that it will present at the 2004 American
Gas Association (AGA) Financial Forum at 11:00 a.m. eastern time on
Monday, May 3, 2004. At the event, Nicor's chairman and chief
executive officer, Thomas L. Fisher, along with other officers of the
company, will discuss the company's financial results and present an
overview of the company's business strategies and 2004 financial
outlook.
To view the we... |
| | | 04/29/04 | Nicor Announces First Quarter Earnings| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Apr 29, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NICOR ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS
Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) today reported preliminary first quarter
2004 net income, operating income and diluted earnings per common
share of $19.6 million, $34.3 million and $.44, respectively. This
compares to first quarter 2003 net income, operating income and
diluted earnings per common share of $45.9 million, $81.3 million and
$1.04, respectively. First quarter 2004 results included a $38.5
milli... |
| | | 04/27/04 | Nicor Announces Insurance Settlement| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2004--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today announced that one of its Directors and Officers
(D&O) insurance carriers has agreed to pay $29 million to a third
party escrow agent on behalf of the company and its insured directors
and officers. The $29 million is to be used to satisfy company
directors' and officers' liabilities and expenses associated with
claims asserted against them in a securities class action, a
shareholder derivative action, or r... |
| | | 04/21/04 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call; Friday, April 30 9:30 a.m. EDT - 8:30 a.m. CT -| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2004--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to
discuss its first quarter 2004 financial results and annual outlook.
The conference call will be held on Friday, April 30, 2004 at 8:30
a.m. central, 9:30 a.m. eastern time. Earnings information will be
released after the market closes on the evening of Thursday, April 29,
2004.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to Nicor's
corporate website a... |
| | | 04/16/04 | Nicor Announces Updates on Pending Legal Proceedings| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Apr 16, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that its board of directors has approved an
agreement to settle the securities class action litigation that has
been pending in federal court in Chicago against the company and
certain of its officers since the summer of 2002. Under the terms of
the agreement, the claims against the company and the company-related
defendants will be dismissed without any finding or admission of
wrongdoing or liability.... |
| | | 04/15/04 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 2004--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE: GAS) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a
quarterly common stock dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable
August 1, 2004, to stockholders of record June 30, 2004. This payment
continues the annual rate of $1.86 per share established with the May
1, 2004 dividend. Dividends for Nicor Inc. preferred stock also
declared payable August 1, 2004 include:
4.48% preferred $.56
5.00% preferred $.... |
| | | 03/18/04 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 18, 2004--The Board of
Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly common stock
dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable May 1, 2004, to stockholders
of record on March 31, 2004. This payment continues the annual rate of
$1.86 per share established with the May 1, 2003 dividend. With this
declaration, Nicor begins its 51st consecutive year of common stock
dividend payments.
"This dividend payment reflects our ongoing commitment ... |
| | | 02/09/04 | Nicor Announces 2003 Earnings and Provides 2004 Earnings Outlook| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 2004--Nicor Inc. (NYSE:
GAS) today reported preliminary twelve months ended December 31, 2003
net income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share of
$105.3 million, $189.4 million and $2.38, respectively. This compares
to net income, operating income and diluted earnings per common share
for the same 2002 period of $128 million, $226.5 million and $2.88,
respectively. Net income for 2003 was reduced by a previously
announced requir... |
| | | 01/27/04 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan 27, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc.
(NYSE: GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to
discuss its fourth quarter financial results and 2004 outlook. The
conference call will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 8:30
a.m. central, 9:30 a.m. eastern time. Earnings information will be
released after the market closes on the evening of Monday, February 9,
2004.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to Nicor's
corporate website at ww... |
| | | 01/15/04 | Nicor Appoints New Director| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 2004--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today announced the appointment of a new director, Russ M.
Strobel to the board of directors. Mr. Strobel was also appointed to
the board of directors of the company's principal subsidiary, Nicor
Gas. Strobel is the president of Nicor Inc and the president and chief
executive officer of Nicor Gas.
Strobel began his career with Nicor in December 2000 as senior
vice president, general counsel and secretary. In Feb... |
| | | 01/15/04 | Nicor Declares Preferred Dividends| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 2004--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE: GAS) announced today that its Board of Directors declared
quarterly preferred stock dividends payable May 1, 2004 for
stockholders of record March 31, 2004 as follows:
4.48% preferred $.56
5.00% preferred $.625
5.00% convertible preferred $.625
Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) is a holding company and is a member of the
S&P 500. Its principal businesses are Nicor Gas, one of the nation's
largest na... |
| | | 12/10/03 | Nicor Inc. Responds to Government Actions Against Former Joint Venture Employees| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2003--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE: GAS) released the following statement in response to today's
announcements by the Office of the United States Attorney for the
Northern District of Illinois and the Securities and Exchange
Commission regarding charges against former employees of Nicor Energy,
LLC, a 50-percent owned joint venture with Dynegy Marketing and Trade
that is no longer in operation.
-- During the time period covered by the charged condu... |
| | | 11/21/03 | Nicor Stands By Independent Report of Former U.S. Attorney Scott Lassar and Record of Lowest Gas Costs| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2003--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE: GAS) today reasserted its confidence in the independent report
of the former U.S. Attorney Scott Lassar regarding Nicor Gas'
performance based rate plan (PBR) and underscored the fact that Nicor
Gas customers received the lowest gas costs in Illinois during the
entire three-year period the PBR was in place (2000 - 2002). The
company called overcharge claims inaccurate.
In October 2002, Nicor publicly released the in... |
| | | 11/21/03 | Nicor Announces Key Executive Appointments| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov 21, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected
Russ Strobel to chief executive officer of Nicor Gas and Richard
Hawley as chief financial officer of Nicor Inc. and Nicor Gas.
Strobel, currently president of Nicor Inc. and Nicor Gas, will now
assume the additional responsibilities of chief executive officer of
the company's largest entity, Nicor Gas. Strobel will continue to
report to Nicor Inc.'s chairman... |
| | | 11/20/03 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov 20, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a
quarterly common stock dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable
February 1, 2004, to stockholders of record December 31, 2003. This
payment continues the annual rate of $1.86 per share established with
the May 1, 2003 dividend. Dividends for Nicor Inc. preferred stock
also declared payable February 1, 2004 include:
4.48% preferred $.56
... |
| | | 10/30/03 | Nicor Announces Third Quarter Earnings and Revises 2003 Earnings Outlook| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2003--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today reported preliminary third quarter 2003 net income,
operating income and diluted earnings per common share of $0.5
million, $4.2 million and $.01, respectively. This compares to third
quarter 2002 net income, operating income and diluted earnings per
common share of $29.8 million, $53.6 million and $.67, respectively.
In 2003, the gas distribution segment changed its interim depreciation
allocation method. Had g... |
| | | 10/24/03 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call; Friday, October 31 9:00 a.m. EST, 8:00 a.m. CT| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 24, 2003--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to
discuss its third quarter financial results and 2003 outlook. The
conference call will be held on Friday, October 31, 2003 at 8:00 a.m.
central, 9:00 a.m. eastern time. Earnings information will be released
after the market closes on the evening of Thursday, October 30, 2003.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to Nicor's
corporate website at www... |
| | | 09/16/03 | Caledonia Energy Partners Assessing Market Support To Develop Storage Facility In Mississippi| CALEDONIA, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2003--Caledonia
Energy Partners today announced it has reached an exclusive agreement
with a subsidiary of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) to provide marketing
support for the development of a 10 Bcf storage facility in Caledonia,
Miss.
Nicor Enerchange, L.L.C., with more than a decade of storage
marketing and optimization experience, will lead the project through
the marketing stages of development. Commercial operations are
proposed to begin durin... |
| | | 09/09/03 | Nicor Completes $1 Billion Syndicated Revolving Credit Facilities| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Sep 9, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today announced the establishment of two syndicated
revolving credit facilities totaling $1 billion to replace stand-alone
revolvers totaling $484 million that expire in September 2003. The
facilities consist of a $500 million, 364-day revolver available to
Nicor Inc. and Nicor Gas and a $500 million, seasonal 180-day revolver
available to Nicor Gas. These new facilities, which serve as backup
for the issuance of comme... |
| | | 08/05/03 | Kinder Morgan and Nicor Partner on Proposed Advantage Southern Pipeline Project| HOUSTON – August 5, 2003 – Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: KMP) and Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) today announced the formation of a joint venture for the purpose of obtaining shipper commitments for the proposed Advantage Southern Pipeline project. A binding open season, which began yesterday, will give interested shippers until 3:00 p.m. MDT Aug. 29, 2003 to bid for firm capacity on the proposed pipeline, which would provide gas transportation from the Cheyenne Hub (Rockport) located in ... |
| | | 07/31/03 | Nicor Announces Higher Second Quarter Earnings and Revises Its 2003 Earnings Outlook| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2003--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today reported preliminary second quarter 2003 net income,
operating income and diluted earnings per common share of $23.8
million, $38.9 million and $.54, respectively. This compares to second
quarter 2002 net income, operating income and diluted earnings per
common share of $22.4 million, $43.7 million and $.50, respectively.
Improved earnings per share results are primarily attributable to
significant mercury-relat... |
| | | 07/25/03 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2003--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE: GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to
discuss its second quarter financial results and 2003 outlook. The
conference call will be held on Friday, August 1, 2003 at 8:30 a.m.
central, 9:30 a.m. eastern time. Earnings information will be released
after the market closes on the evening of Thursday, July 31, 2003.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to Nicor's
corporate website at www.ni... |
| | | 07/17/03 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 17, 2003--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE: GAS) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a
quarterly common stock dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable
November 1, 2003, to stockholders of record September 30, 2003. This
payment continues the annual rate of $1.86 per share established with
the May 1, 2003 dividend. Dividends for Nicor Inc. preferred stock
also declared payable November 1, 2003 include:
4.48% preferred $... |
| | | 07/03/03 | Nicor Inc. Announces Cost Recoveries Associated with Mercury Program| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 3, 2003--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today announced that its natural gas distribution business,
Nicor Gas, has received additional net pre-tax mercury related cost
recoveries of approximately $17 million. Nicor expects these
recoveries to positively impact its second quarter earnings by about
$.25 per common share. The impact of these recoveries was not
reflected in the company's previously announced 2003 annual earnings
guidance.
Beginning in lat... |
| | | 05/01/03 | Nicor Announces Administrative Law Judges Deny PBR Motion for Sanctions| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2003--Nicor, Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced that the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC)
Administrative Law Judges hearing the performance based rate (PBR)
matters today issued a ruling denying a motion for sanctions brought
by the Citizen's Utility Board and Cook County State's Attorney.
Nicor is pleased with the Judges' ruling. The company looks
forward to proceeding with the substantive portion of the ICC review
of the PBR program, which is in ... |
| | | 05/01/03 | Nicor Announces Higher First Quarter Earnings| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2003--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) today reported preliminary first quarter 2003 net income,
operating income and diluted earnings per common share of $45.9
million, $81.3 million and $1.04, respectively. This compares to first
quarter 2002 net income, operating income and diluted earnings per
common share of $36.5 million, $65 million and $.82, respectively.
Higher operating results are primarily attributable to the positive
effect of a new interim depr... |
| | | 04/30/03 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2003--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE: GAS) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a
quarterly common stock dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable
August 1, 2003, to stockholders of record June 30, 2003. This payment
continues the annual rate of $1.86 per share established with the May
1, 2003 dividend. Dividends for Nicor Inc. preferred stock also
declared payable August 1, 2003 include:
4.48% preferred $.56
... |
| | | 04/28/03 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Apr 28, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc.
(NYSE:GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to
discuss its first quarter financial results and 2003 outlook. The
conference call will be held on Friday, May 2, 2003 at 8:30 a.m.
central, 9:30 a.m. eastern time. Earnings information will be released
after the market closes on the evening of Thursday, May 1, 2003.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to Nicor's
corporate website at www.nicor.com, ... |
| | | 03/27/03 | Accent Energy Acquires Northern Illinois Commercial and Industrial Customers from Nicor Energy|
DUBLIN, Ohio and LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27,
2003--Accent Energy Group LLC (Accent Energy) today announced the
acquisition of approximately 1,700 commercial and industrial customer
accounts in deregulated natural gas markets across northern Illinois.
The accounts were acquired from Nicor Energy, a retail energy marketer
owned equally by Nicor, Inc. (NYSE:GAS) and Dynegy (NYSE:DYN). Accent
Energy currently serves natural gas customers throughout California.
... |
| | | 03/20/03 | Nicor Increases Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Mar 20, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of Directors of
Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 46.5 cents
per share, payable May 1, 2003, to stockholders of record March 31, 2003. This
payment reflects a new annual rate of $1.86 per share, and is a 1.1% increase
over the previous annual rate of $1.84 established with the May 1, 2002
dividend. Nicor has increased its common stock dividend rate for 16 consecutive
years.
"This dividend inc... |
| | | 03/17/03 | Nicor Responds to Announced FERC Settlements| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Mar 17, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) today
released the following statement in response to an announced settlement with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) over regulatory compliance matters.
These matters and related amounts, including liabilities associated with the
settlements, have already been reflected in the company's financial statements
and fully disclosed in the company's interim and annual reports previously filed
with the Secur... |
| | | 03/10/03 | Nicor Responds to News Reports Regarding Nicor Energy| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Mar 10, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) today
released the following statements in response to news reports regarding the
company.
The staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not recommended
filing a civil action against Nicor Inc. or any of its subsidiaries. Instead,
the SEC Division of Enforcement advised Nicor Energy that the Division of
Enforcement intended to recommend to the SEC that it bring a civil injunctive
action against Nico... |
| | | 03/04/03 | Nicor Announces 2002 and Restated Prior Period Financial Results and Issues 2003 Earnings Guidance|
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 2003--Nicor Inc.
(NYSE: GAS) today announced its consolidated financial results for
calendar year 2002, fourth quarter 2002 and restated fiscal years
ended December 2001, 2000 and 1999. All references to amounts include
the effects of restatements, unless otherwise stated. The company also
provided its earnings outlook for 2003. Highlights include:
2002 diluted earnings per common share of $2.88 were higher
than 2001 diluted earning... |
| | | 03/03/03 | Nicor Announces Earnings Conference Call; Wednesday, March 5, 2003, 10:00 a.m. EST - 9:00 a.m. CT -| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Mar 3, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS)
announced today that it is holding a conference call to discuss its financial
results and 2003 outlook. The conference call will be held on Wednesday, March
5, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. central, 10:00 a.m. eastern time. Earnings information will
be released after the market closes on the evening of Tuesday, March 4, 2003.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to Nicor's corporate website at
www.nicor.com, choose "In... |
| | | 02/25/03 | Dominion Retail Acquires 132,000 Illinois Natural Gas Choice Customers from Nicor Energy|
RICHMOND, Va. & LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2003--
Dominion Retail, a subsidiary of Dominion (NYSE:D), today announced
the acquisition of approximately 132,000 commercial and residential
customer accounts in deregulated natural gas markets in northern
Illinois. The accounts were acquired from Nicor Energy, a retail
energy marketer owned equally by Nicor, Inc. (NYSE:GAS) and Dynegy
(NYSE:DYN).
Dominion currently serves natural gas customers in Illinois ... |
| | | 01/16/03 | Nicor Declares Preferred Dividends| NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 2003--Nicor Inc.
announced today that its Board of Directors declared quarterly
preferred stock dividends payable May 1, 2003 for stockholders of
record March 31, 2003 as follows:
4.48% preferred $.56
5.00% preferred $.625
5.00% convertible preferred $.625
Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) is a holding company. Its principal
businesses are Nicor G... |
| | | 12/13/02 | Nicor Announces Organizational Changes; Biographical Addendum|
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2002--Nicor, Inc.
(NYSE: GAS), a holding company, today announced a series of officer
appointments and realignments of business units for Nicor and its
wholly owned subsidiary Nicor Gas.
The executive appointments are as follows: Claudia Colalillo was
appointed to Senior Vice President Human Resources and Corporate
Communications for Nicor and Senior Vice President Human Resources and
Customer Care for Nicor Gas; Daniel Dod... |
| | | 12/10/02 | Nicor Supports New $3.8 Million Program to Restore Heat for Illinoisans -Addendum-|
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2002--Nicor Gas wants
to help customers in need restore their natural gas service. In light
of the state of Illinois' newly appropriated $3.8 million for
emergency reconnections for customers who qualify for the Low Income
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Nicor Gas urges its customers
who are without service for non-payment to call or go to a local
LIHEAP Intake Agency to see if they qualify for bill payment
assistance.
... |
| | | 11/21/02 | Nicor Declares Dividend|
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2002--Nicor Inc.
announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly
common stock dividend of 46 cents per share, payable February 1, 2003,
to stockholders of record December 31, 2002. This payment continues
the annual rate of $1.84 per share established with the May 1, 2002
dividend. Dividends for Nicor Inc. preferred stock also declared
payable February 1, 2003 include:
4.48% preferred ... |
| | | 10/29/02 | Nicor Names Russ Strobel as President| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct 29, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) today
announced that Russ Strobel has been named President. Formerly executive
vice-president, general counsel and secretary of Nicor Inc., Strobel will be
responsible for administrative, financial, regulatory, and legal affairs for
Nicor and Nicor Gas.
"On behalf of the Board, I'm very excited and pleased to name Russ as President
of Nicor and Nicor Gas," said Thomas L. Fisher, who remains Chairman and CEO.
"Russ ... |
| | | 10/29/02 | Nicor Announces Findings of Independent Inquiry and Reports On Business and Financial Matters|
Company Committed To Improve Policies And Procedures
Report Finds No Criminal Conduct Or Fraud
Announces Third-Quarter Earnings, Restatements Of Prior Financials And Update On Joint Venture
Nicor Gas To Provide Appropriate Restitution To Customers
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct 29, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS): Nicor today pledged to strengthen its policies and procedures to rectify shortcomings in the implementation of Nicor Gas' performance-based rate (PBR)
plan as ... |
| | | 10/01/02 | Nicor Announces Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call - Wednesday, Oct. 30, 10:00 a.m. EST/9:00 a.m. CT| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct 1, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS)
announced today that it is holding a conference call to review 2002 third
quarter financial results and to discuss management's outlook. The conference
call will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. central, 10:00
a.m. eastern time. Third quarter earnings will be released prior to the call
after the market closes on the evening of Tuesday, October 29, 2002.
To hear the conference call live, please logo... |
| | | 08/14/02 | Nicor Announces Six Months Ended 2002 Earnings Information and Reports On Its CEO and CFO Certifications| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug 14, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. today announced
2002 six months ended earnings, including revisions to previously announced
first and second quarter 2002 financial results. The company also reported that
its second quarter 2002 Form 10-Q and an amended first quarter 2002 Form 10-Q
will be filed today.
For the six months ended June 30, 2002, net income, operating income and diluted
earnings per share were $55.9 million, $103.9 million and $1.26, respectively.... |
| | | 07/23/02 | Nicor Inc. Announces Cost Recoveries Associated With Mercury Program| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jul 23, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Company today announced
that its gas distribution business Nicor Gas has entered into an agreement in
principle which, upon finalization, would result in a pre-tax recovery of
approximately $20 million. This would positively impact Nicor's earnings by
nearly $.30 per share.
Beginning in late 2000, Nicor Gas had found instances where mercury had been
spilled inside customer homes in the course of maintaining and operating
metering eq... |
| | | 07/19/02 | CLARIFICATION of BW2331, IL-NICOR from Thursday July 18.| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jul 19, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Supplements July 18 Press Release To supplement Nicor Inc.'s
press release of July 18, the Company today indicated that while the ultimate
disposition of the issues discussed regarding its Nicor Energy LLC, a retail
energy marketing joint venture, and the Nicor Gas performance-based rate plan
may have a material adverse effect on earnings in a particular period, they are
not expected to have a material adverse impact on the Compan... |
| | | 07/18/02 | Nicor Reports Preliminary Second Quarter 2002 Financial Results, Delays Its Second Quarter Conference Call and Lowers Its 2002 Earnings Guidance|
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 2002--Nicor Inc. today
reported preliminary second quarter 2002 net income, operating income
and diluted earnings per share of $17.1 million, $44.1 million and
$.38, respectively. This compares to second quarter 2001 net income,
operating income and diluted earnings per share of $26.7 million,
$52.9 million and $.59, respectively.
For the six months ended June 30, 2002, preliminary net income,
operating income and diluted... |
| | | 07/18/02 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jul 18, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. announced today
that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 46
cents per share, payable November 1, 2002, to stockholders of record September
30, 2002. This payment continues the annual rate of $1.84 per share established
with the May 1, 2002 dividend. Dividends for Nicor Inc. preferred stock also
declared payable November 1, 2002 include:
4.48% preferred $.56
5.00... |
| | | 07/15/02 | Nicor Gas Fully Cooperating With ICC On PBR Review|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nicor Gas today
reported that it is fully cooperating with the Illinois Commerce Commission
(ICC) to provide additional data related to the company's performance-based
rate program (PBR). Nicor Gas is providing this in connection with reports
that an anonymous document was provided to the Citizen's Utility Board and the
Illinois Commerce Commission concerning Nicor Gas' PBR program. Nicor Gas' performance based rate program was origina... |
| | | 07/01/02 | Nicor Announces Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jul 1, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS)
announced today that it is holding a conference call to review 2002 second
quarter financial results and to discuss management's outlook. The conference
call will be held on Friday, July 19, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. central, 10:00 a.m.
eastern time. Second quarter earnings will be released prior to the call after
the market closes on the evening of Thursday, July 18, 2002.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to ... |
| | | 05/14/02 | Horizon Pipeline Announces Project Completion| NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 14, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The Horizon
Pipeline Company today announced that its new $80 million natural gas pipeline
in northern Illinois is now in service. Gas began flowing Saturday, May 11
following final approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Horizon Pipeline is a joint venture of Nicor-Horizon, a subsidiary of Nicor Inc.
(NYSE: GAS) and Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (NGPL), a subsidiary of
Kinder Morgan, Inc. ... |
| | | 05/03/02 | Nicor Inc. Appoints Deloitte & Touche LLP as Independent Auditors| NAPERVILLE, May 3, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The Board of
Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) announced that, based on the recommendation
of its Audit Committee, Deloitte & Touche LLP has been appointed to replace
Arthur Andersen LLP as the independent auditors for the company. Arthur Andersen
LLP, which completed the review of the financial statements of the company for
the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2002, had audited the accounts of Nicor and
its predecessor since 195... |
| | | 04/18/02 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Apr 18, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The Board
of Directors of Nicor Inc. declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 46
cents per share, payable August 1, 2002, to stockholders of record June 28,
2002. This payment continues the annual rate of $1.84 per share established with
the May 1, 2002 dividend.
Dividends for Nicor preferred stock also declared payable August 1, 2002
include:
4.48% preferred $.56
5.00% preferred ... |
| | | 04/17/02 | Nicor Reports Higher First Quarter Earnings| Click here for a consolidated statement of operations
NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nicor Inc. today
reported first quarter 2002 net income, operating income and diluted earnings
per share of $39.9 million, $61.6 million and $.90, respectively. This
compares to first quarter 2001 net income, operating income and diluted
earnings per share of $38.8 million, $68 million and $.85, respectively. The
first quarter earnings per share increase is primarily attr... |
| | | 04/12/02 | Tropical Shipping Announces Plans to Purchase Certain Assets of Tecmarine Lines Inc. and TMX Logistics Inc.| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Apr 12, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Tropical
Shipping, a subsidiary of Nicor Inc., announced that it has signed a definitive
agreement to acquire certain assets of Tecmarine Lines Inc.'s and TMX Logistics
Inc.'s Eastern Caribbean and North Coast of South America service. These include
some existing Tropical Shipping markets such as St. Maarten, Antigua and
Trinidad, as well as, new Tropical Shipping markets in Guyana, Suriname and
French Guiana. Tropical Shi... |
| | | 04/11/02 | Nicor Announces First Quarter Earnings Conference Call| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Apr 11, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Nicor Inc.
(NYSE: GAS) announced today that it is holding a conference call to review 2002
first quarter financial results and to discuss management's outlook. The
conference call will be held on Friday, April 19, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. central,
10:00 a.m. eastern time. First quarter earnings will be released prior to the
call after the market closes on the evening of Wednesday, April 17, 2002.
To hear the conference call li... |
| | | 03/21/02 | Nicor Increases Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Mar 21, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The Board
of Directors of Nicor Inc. declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 46
cents per share, payable May 1, 2002, to stockholders of record March 28, 2002.
This payment reflects a new annual rate of $1.84 per share, which represents a
4.5% increase over the previous annual rate of $1.76 established with the May 1,
2001 dividend. Nicor has increased its common stock dividend rate for 15
consecutive years.
"Thi... |
| | | 02/25/02 | Twelve Equal Monthly Gas Bills -- Guaranteed|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nicor Services, a
subsidiary of Nicor, Inc., today announced the introduction of Nicor Services
Fixed Bill(SM), a payment program that gives customers security by
guaranteeing a gas bill amount that remains the same for 12 months --
regardless of changes in gas prices or the weather. Sign up begins
immediately.
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| | | 01/23/02 | Nicor Reports Higher Fourth Quarter 2001 Financial Results|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS)
today reported fourth quarter 2001 net income, operating income and diluted
earnings per share of $45.2 million, $69.2 million and $1.01, respectively.
This compares to fourth quarter 2000 net income, operating income and diluted
earnings per share of $39.9 million, $69.5 million and $.87, respectively.
The fourth quarter earnings per share increase is attributable to improved
performance in the company's gas ... |
| | | 01/17/02 | Nicor Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, January 24th and Declares Preferred Dividends| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS)
announced today that it is holding a conference call to review 2001 fourth
quarter financial results and to discuss management's outlook. The conference
call will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. central, 10:00 a.m.
eastern time. Fourth quarter earnings will be released prior to the call after
the market closes on the evening of Wednesday, January 23, 2002.
To hear the conference call live, plea... |
| | | 01/04/02 | Nicor Gas' Customer Select® Program Receives Final Approval From Illinois Commerce Commission|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas' Customer Select®
program, which lets customers choose their natural gas supplier, received
final approval from the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to move from the
pilot stage to a permanent program. Approval was granted at a hearing held on
January 3. Customer Select becomes available to all of Nicor Gas' two million
customers in March 2002. ``The ICC's ruling is a meaningful milestone for our customers and us
because it signifies ... |
| | | 12/19/01 | Nicor and A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc. Team Up to Form EN Engineering| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Dec 19, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Newly Formed EN Engineering to Compete in Growing Pipeline Engineering Sector Nicor and A. Epstein
and Sons International today announced the formation of their 50-50 joint
venture, EN Engineering. The new Company will provide a full range of
engineering, procurement, project management and consulting services to pipeline
transmission systems and distribution infrastructures. EN Engineering will begin
operations January 1, 2002,... |
| | | 11/30/01 | Nicor Announces Its Financial Exposure to Enron| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov 30, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE:
GAS) announced today that its potential financial exposure to Enron for existing
receivables for natural gas sales, hedging and trading activities is under $5
million. The company further stated that, after considering existing obligations
to Enron, the company has a net current liability to the Enron companies.
Nicor is a holding company. Its principal businesses are Nicor Gas, one of the
nation's largest gas d... |
| | | 11/15/01 | Nicor Declares Dividend| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov 15, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The Board of
Directors of Nicor Inc. declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 44 cents
per share, payable February 1, 2002, to stockholders of record December 31,
2001. This payment continues the annual rate of $1.76 per share established with
the May 1, 2001 dividend.
Dividends for Nicor preferred stock also declared payable February 1, 2002
include:
4.48% preferred $.56
5.00% prefe... |
| | | 11/05/01 | Horizon Pipeline Receives Approvals, Starts Construction|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The Horizon Pipeline Company
today announced that construction has started on its new $79 million natural
gas pipeline in northern Illinois. Horizon Pipeline is a joint venture of
Nicor-Horizon, a subsidiary of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS), and Natural Gas
Pipeline Company of America (NGPL), a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan, Inc.
(NYSE: KMI). Completion of the entire project is projected for April 2002.
"The start of construction is a... |
| | | 11/01/01 | Nicor Suits Up For Soldier Field|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS), proud
energy provider to the Chicago Bears, and the Salvation Army will be at
Soldier Field this Sunday, November 4, in an effort to raise money for the
Sharing program and other Salvation Army programs. In place since 1983,
Sharing is a bill-payment assistance program that is administered by the
Salvation Army. Everyone from Nicor employees, customers and the general
public is encouraged to make donations that are ma... |
| | | 10/18/01 | Nicor Reports Third Quarter 2001 Financial Results| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct 18, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Nicor Inc. today
reported third quarter 2001 net income, operating income and diluted earnings
per share, excluding unusual mercury-related impacts, of $27.4 million, $44.2
million and $.61, respectively. This compares to third quarter 2000 net income,
operating income and diluted earnings per share, excluding mercury-related
charges, of $27 million, $47 million and $.59, respectively. The third quarter
earnings per share comparison... |
| | | 10/12/01 | Nicor Announces Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call On Friday, October 19th|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) announced
today that it is holding a conference call to review 2001 third quarter
financial results and to discuss management's outlook. The conference call
will be held on Friday, October 19, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. central, 10:00 a.m.
eastern time. Third quarter earnings will be released prior to the call after
the market closes on the evening of Thursday, October 18, 2001.
To hear the conference call li... |
| | | 10/10/01 | Nicor Announces Mercury Settlements|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The mercury lawsuit brought by
the Illinois Attorney General and the State's Attorneys of Cook, DuPage and
Will Counties was settled and approved today by Judge Paul B. Biebel, Jr. in
Cook County Circuit Court. Nicor Gas also announced it has entered into an agreement to settle the
class action mercury lawsuit and filed the agreement with the court today.
Judge Biebel, who presided over both cases, must now review and approve the
settlement r... |
| | | 10/10/01 | Nicor Lowers Its Mercury-Related Reserve| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct 10, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Nicor Inc. today
reported that in the third quarter its gas distribution business will be
lowering its mercury-related reserve by $9 million to reflect a revised estimate
of total obligations in connection with its ongoing mercury inspection and
repair program and related litigation. The after-tax effect of this adjustment
will result in an earnings per share increase of approximately $.12 for the
third quarter 2001. The company pla... |
| | | 10/03/01 | Report Natural Gas Emergencies to Nicor Gas at (630) 983-8258|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas is urging customers to
call a special phone number -- (630) 983-8258 today to report any natural gas
emergencies. This action comes in the wake of news that toll free telephone
exchange services have been disrupted this morning.
Nicor Gas is currently in the process of contacting all the fire and
police departments in its region, which encompasses 475 municipalities to
alert them to the situation and to provide them with a... |
| | | 10/02/01 | Tropical Shipping Purchases Kent Line Container Division|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Tropical Shipping, a subsidiary
of Nicor Inc., announced that it is acquiring the assets of the container
portion of Kent Line International. Tropical Shipping headquartered in
Riviera Beach, Florida is a leading provider of quality refrigerated and dry
container service between North America and several ports in the Caribbean and
Bahamas.
Kent Line Container Division, part of the holdings of the Irving family of
New Brunswic... |
| | | 09/20/01 | Nicor Announces Stock Repurchase Program|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Nicor
Inc. has authorized a program to repurchase shares of common stock having an
aggregate market value of up to $50 million. The purchases will be made as
market conditions permit through open market transactions and to the extent
cash flow is available after other investment opportunities. Over the last 12
years, Nicor has repurchased over $420 million of its common stock, or
approximately 25 percent of ... |
| | | 07/19/01 | Nicor Reports Second Quarter 2001 Financial Results| NAPERVILLE, Ill., July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Inc. today reported second
quarter 2001 net income of $26.7 million, compared with $30.6 million in 2000.
This translates into diluted earnings per common share of $.59, compared to
$.66 per share in 2000.
Operating income 'was $52.9 million for the quarter,
compared with $55.4 million a year ago. For the six months ended June 30, 2001, net income was $65.5 million,
compared with $69.4 million in 2000.
This translates into 2001 diluted
earn... |
| | | 07/19/01 | Nicor Announces New Appointment to Board of Directors|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor (NYSE: GAS) announced
today the appointment of John F. Riordan to the Nicor Board of Directors.
Riordan is the president and CEO of the Gas Technology Institute, the
organization created in April 2000 by the combination of Institute of Gas
Technology and Gas Research Institute.
Riordan has more than 40 years of experience in the natural gas and
chemical industries. He held several senior positions from 1988 to 1998 with... |
| | | 07/19/01 | Nicor Declares Dividend|
NAPERVILLE, ILL., July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Nicor
Inc. declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 44 cents per share, payable
November 1, 2001, to stockholders of record September 28, 2001. This payment
continues the annual rate of $1.76 per share established with the May 1, 2001
dividend.
Dividends for Nicor preferred stock also declared payable November 1, 2001
include:
4.48% preferred $.56
5.00% preferred ... |
| | | 07/17/01 | Horizon Pipeline Earns FERC Approval| HOUSTON, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (NGPL), a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE: KMI), and Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS), today announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved the Horizon natural gas pipeline project in northern Illinois, a $79 million construction project.
The Horizon Pipeline Company, a joint venture of NGPL and Nicor, will combine newly constructed and existing pipeline facilities. Horizon Pipeline will construc... |
| | | 07/17/01 | Nicor Energy Certified as Energy Provider in Iowa| LISLE, Ill., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Energy recently announced that the Iowa Utilities Board has certified Nicor Energy as an energy provider in Iowa.
"We're enthused about the opportunity to extend our growth into Iowa. We will offer energy products and services to both businesses and residents as energy choice expands," said Kevin Stoffer, president and chief executive officer of Nicor Energy.
Established in 1997, Nicor Energy is one of the largest, full-service energy marketers ... |
| | | 07/03/01 | Nicor Lowers 2001 Fiscal Earnings Guidance Based on Warmer Weather And Announces Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jul 3, 2001 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS)
announced today that it expects earnings for the second quarter ended June 30,
2001 to be in the range of $.55 to $.60 per share, which is lower than the
company's previously provided earnings guidance range of $.65 to $.75 per share.
The company's outlook for full year earnings for the period ending December 31,
2001 was also changed to the range of $3.00 to $3.10 per share to reflect warmer
than normal weather so far th... |
| | | 06/19/01 | Nicor Services Offers Natural Gas Powered Backup Generation|
Standby Generators Protect Homes From Unexpected Outages
Naperville, Ill. – Nicor Services, a non-regulated subsidiary of Nicor, announced its partnership with Lake Forest-based Gen-X of America, L.L.C. to offer backup natural gas generators to northern Illinois and Chicago residential and light commercial customers. Gen-X is the leading provider of turnkey standby generator system sales, installation and service in the Midwest.
The effort is a strategic response to growing public c... |
| | | 06/11/01 | Area Firefighters Receive Natural Gas Fire Training From Nicor Gas|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 100 area firefighters
participated in a day-long training workshop sponsored by Nicor Gas at the
company's Troy Grove Fire School.
Following the workshop, one firefighter said, "I learned a lot about
natural gas and the way it's distributed, but more importantly, I experienced
first hand how to most effectively extinguish natural gas fires."
According to Dave Grote, Nicor Gas manager of fleet management and safety,
... |
| | | 05/21/01 | Nicor Gas Files June Costs Lower Than Last Year|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas has filed with the
Illinois Commerce Commission a June 2001 Gas Supply Charge (GSC) of 40 cents
per therm, 5 cents lower than the GSC from June 2000. This is the first time
in a year that the natural gas cost for any 30-day billing period has been
lower than the previous year.
While consumer consumption of natural gas is low during the summer, the
filing is significant because Nicor Gas is currently purchasing natural gas... |
| | | 05/18/01 | Nicor Gas Mortgage Bond Sale Announced| NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas today announced the sale of $50 million of 15-year, 7.2 percent
callable first mortgage bonds due May 15, 2016 through Wachovia Securities, Inc. The sale represents an annual cost to Nicor
Gas of 7.31 percent.
The net proceeds from the sale of the new bonds will be used to replenish corporate funds used to redeem previously
outstanding First Mortgage Bonds.
Nicor Gas is one of the nation's largest gas distribution companies and is ... |
| | | 05/16/01 | More Than 125 Students in Northern Illinois Benefit From Nicor's Scholarship Initiative|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- May is National Scholarship
Month. And scholarships are the focus of a Nicor Gas and Dollars for Scholars
program making higher education more accessible to students in northern
Illinois. In the last 12 months, 34 communities in Nicor Gas' service
territory formed Dollars for Scholars chapters to help students in their
communities.
Dollars for Scholars, a program of the Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of
America, is a national netw... |
| | | 05/10/01 | Nicor Gas to Pilot Automated Meter Reading Program in Oak Park|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas (NYSE: GAS) today
announced plans to implement in August a pilot program that will feature an
automated meter reading (AMR) data collection system in 10,000 homes in the
Village of Oak Park. The AMR system uses the latest in wireless technology to
provide accurate daily usage reads improving convenience for our customers.
"This program is the latest example of Nicor Gas' commitment to giving our
customers the most reliable a... |
| | | 04/19/01 | Nicor Declares Dividend|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Nicor
Inc. declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 44 cents per share, payable
August 1, 2001, to stockholders of record June 29, 2001. This payment
continues the annual rate of $1.76 per share established with the May 1, 2001
dividend.
Dividends for Nicor preferred stock also declared payable August 1, 2001
are:
4.48% preferred $.56
5.00% preferred ... |
| | | 04/18/01 | Nicor Reports First Quarter 2001 Financial Results|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Inc. today reported first
quarter 2001 diluted earnings per common share of $.85, compared to $.83 per
share in 2000. Net income' of $38.8 million is the same as 2000's first
quarter net income. The company's common stock repurchase programs favorably
affected per share results.
Operating income was $68.0 million for the quarter, compared with
$70.2 million a year ago. The decline in operating income relates primarily... |
| | | 04/12/01 | Nicor Announces Vice President Marketing and Sales to Lead Community Relations Duties| NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor today announced that Christine L. Suppes, vice president marketing and
sales, also will assume responsibility for the company's community relations activities.
"Chris' expertise will be invaluable as she takes on these new responsibilities to build stronger relationships with the municipalities
Nicor serves," said Kathy Halloran, executive vice president finance and administration for Nicor. "She has served the company in
a variety of role... |
| | | 04/11/01 | Nicor Earnings Conference Call to Be Held on Friday, April 20th|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor (NYSE: GAS) announced
today that it will hold an analyst conference call to review 2001 first
quarter financial results and discuss management's outlook. The conference
call will be held on Friday, April 20, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. central, 10:00 a.m.
eastern time.
First quarter earnings will be released prior to the call after the market
closes on the evening of Wednesday, April 18, 2001.
To hear the conference c... |
| | | 04/05/01 | EMC (Energy Management Company) Now Powered by Nicor Energy| LISLE, Ill., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Lisle, Ill.-based Nicor Energy has announced the asset acquisition of St. Clair Shores,
MI-based Energy Management Company (EMC). EMC's staff will continue to provide energy procurement and management
services to its 2,800 customers as Energy Management Company, with the added support of Nicor Energy's risk management
tools and energy industry expertise. Nicor Energy is owned by Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) and Dynegy, Inc. (NYSE: DYN).
Established in 1997, ... |
| | | 03/23/01 | Nicor Gas Price for April Falls 25 Percent for Second Consecutive Month|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas has filed with the
Illinois Commerce Commission an April 2001 Gas Supply Charge (GSC) of 53 cents
per therm. This is the charge applied to gas usage during April and marks the
second consecutive month Nicor has posted a 25 percent decrease in their gas
rates. Natural gas costs on bills may differ from the natural gas cost
reported here because a billing period usually spans more than one calendar
month. The natural gas cost for ... |
| | | 03/15/01 | Nicor Declares Dividend Increase|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Nicor
Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 44 cents per
share, payable May 1, 2001, to stockholders of record March 30, 2001. This
payment reflects a new annual rate of $1.76 per share, which is 6% higher than
the $1.66 annual rate established with the May 1, 2000 dividend. Nicor has
increased its common stock dividend rate for 14 consecutive years.
"This dividend increase... |
| | | 03/15/01 | Nicor Vice President, Governmental Affairs Announces Retirement| NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor (NYSE: GAS) announced today that Charlie Thurston, vice president governmental affairs will retire
effective April 1. Russ Strobel, senior vice president and general counsel, will assume the legislative and regulatory affairs responsibilities.
Thurston's career at Nicor has spanned 39 years, during which he has had assignments in engineering, sales, division operations, community relations and
regulatory/legislative affairs. He has served i... |
| | | 02/21/01 | Nicor Gas Price for March Falls 25 Percent|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas has filed with the
Illinois Commerce Commission a March 2001 Gas Supply Charge (GSC) of 70 cents
per therm. This is the charge applied to gas usage during March. Natural gas
costs on bills may differ from the natural gas cost reported here because a
billing period usually spans more than one calendar month. The natural gas
cost for any 30-day billing period is an average based on the number of days
in each of those months. The G... |
| | | 02/19/01 | Cook County Commissioner Deborah Sims to Address Home Heating Assistance In The South Suburbs, Sponsored by Nicor|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Cook County Commissioner Deborah
Sims of the Fifth District today announced that her office in cooperation with
community and business partners will be holding a series of Home Heating
Assistance Fairs in five South Suburban townships on consecutive Saturdays,
beginning February 24 through March 17.
The schedule of programs is as follows:
February 24 Thornton Township Hall, 333 E. 162nd St,
10 AM- 3 PM South Ho... |
| | | 02/02/01 | Nicor Gas Files Customer Payment Plan with Illinois Commerce Commission|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas today filed with the
Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) its proposal for a twelve-month budget plan
to help customers manage the effects of the high cost of natural gas this
year. The new plan would allow customers to sign up at any time during the
year, would expand Nicor's existing budget plans, the most popular of which is
already used by 430,000 of its residential customers.
"We realize the high costs of natural gas h... |
| | | 01/26/01 | Nicor Gas Mortgage Bond Sale Announced| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas today announced the sale of $75 million of 10-year, 6 5/8 percent first mortgage bonds through ABN
AMRO Incorporated. The sale represents an annual cost to Nicor Gas of 6.78 percent. The maturity date of the new issue is February 1, 2011. The company may
call the bonds for redemption.
The net proceeds from the sale of the new bonds will be used to replace $50 million unsecured notes due 2001 and to replenish a portion of the corporate fu... |
| | | 01/24/01 | Nicor Reports Fourth Quarter 2000 Financial Results|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) today
reported fourth quarter 2000 net income' of $39.9 million, compared with net
income of $39.1 million in 1999. Diluted earnings per common share are $.87,
compared to $.83 per share in 1999. Operating income is $69.5 million for the
quarter, compared with $64 million a year ago.
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2000 net income, excluding a
third quarter mercury-related charge, is $136.4 mil... |
| | | 01/17/01 | Nicor Earnings Conference Call to be Held on Wednesday, January 24th|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor (NYSE: GAS) announced
today that it will hold an analyst conference call to review 2000 fourth
quarter financial results and discuss management's outlook. The conference
call will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. central,
10:00 a.m. eastern time.
Fourth quarter earnings will be released prior to the call the morning of
Wednesday, January 24, 2001.
To hear the conference call live, please lo... |
| | | 01/15/01 | Nicor Gas Announces Plans for Permanent 12-Month Customer Payment Program|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas announced this week to
the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) its intention to institute a permanent,
twelve-month budget plan to allow its customers the immediate opportunity to
manage the effects of the high cost of natural gas. Nicor Gas plans to file
details of this plan with the Commission no later than February 1.
"This plan builds on our existing payment programs -- the Convenient
Payment Plan and Customer Payment Su... |
| | | 01/09/01 | Nicor Gas Increases Eligibility for Sharing Program| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously planned, Nicor Gas announced today that it has increased the eligibility level in its Sharing program to
persons earning up to 200 percent of the poverty level to help those who may have trouble paying their gas bills due to the significant rise in natural gas costs. The
action was formalized in the wake of today's action by the Illinois General Assembly raising the eligibility level for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
(LIHE... |
| | | 01/09/01 | Nicor Gas Announces Fourth Year of Customer Select Program®|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas announced today that
the sign-up period has begun for the fourth year of Customer Select®, the
company's voluntary pilot program that offers customers a choice of natural
gas suppliers. The program allows all businesses and more than 270,000
residential customers in 16 communities the opportunity to choose an alternate
natural gas supplier.
"This fourth year of the Customer Select program will continue to help
... |
| | | 01/03/01 | Nicor Gas Files January 2001 Gas Supply Charge|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- With much of the nation
experiencing some of the coldest December temperatures in recent years, the
price of natural gas continues to rise to record levels; a trend that began as
early as last spring. The root causes of the increase are complex but most
experts attribute such factors as increased use of natural gas for electric
generation, unseasonably cold temperatures this winter and reduced exploration
and production of natural gas due to ... |
| | | 12/21/00 | Nicor Names Chief Legal Officer for Corporation|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago attorney Russ Strobel
today was named as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary for
Nicor (NYSE: GAS) by Tom Fisher, Nicor chairman, president and CEO.
"We are extremely pleased that Russ has agreed to join Nicor on a
permanent basis," Fisher said. "He has been invaluable in assisting us during
our mercury response. In this newly created position, I am confident that he
will make significant contributio... |
| | | 11/16/00 | Nicor Declares Dividend|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Nicor
Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 41.5 cents per
share, payable February 1, 2001, to stockholders of record December 29, 2000.
This payment continues the annual rate of $1.66 per share established with the
May 1, 2000 dividend.
Dividends for Nicor preferred stock also declared payable February 1, 2001
are:
4.48% preferred $.56
5.00% preferred ... |
| | | 11/07/00 | Nicor Gas Creates Payment Support Plan to Help Customers With Higher Bills This Winter|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas announced today a new
Customer Payment Support Plan in anticipation of higher natural gas costs this
winter. The new payment assistance program will enable customers who fall
behind on their bills this winter to spread monthly payments into smaller
amounts through the summer months when bills are significantly lower.
"Our new plan was developed in anticipation of the challenges that may
result from the high costs of natural ... |
| | | 11/07/00 | Nicor Gas Creates Payment Support Plan to Help Customers With Higher Bills This Winter | | | 11/01/00 | Nicor Gas Receives Approval for Supplier Choice Program|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas received unanimous
approval today from the Illinois Commerce Commission to continue Customer
Select(R), the company's voluntary program that offers customers a choice of
natural gas suppliers. The decision allows all businesses and residential
customers in 16 communities the opportunity to choose an alternate natural gas
supplier.
The decision comes a month after the Commission suspended Nicor Gas'
filing to ope... |
| | | 10/24/00 | Nicor Reports Third Quarter 2000 Financial Results|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) today
reported third quarter 2000 net income, excluding an unusual charge related to
the company's mercury inspection and repair program, of $27 million, compared
with net income of $19.8 million in 1999. This translates into diluted
earnings per common share of $.59, compared to $.42 per share in 1999.
Operating income, excluding the mercury-related charge, is $47 million for the
quarter, compared with $38.1 mil... |
| | | 10/17/00 | Nicor Earnings Conference Call to be Held on Tuesday, October 24th|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor (NYSE: GAS) announced
today that it will hold an analyst conference call to review third quarter
financial results and discuss management's outlook. The conference call will
be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. central, 10:00 a.m. eastern
time.
Third quarter earnings will be released prior to the call the morning of
Tuesday, October 24, 2000.
To hear the conference call live, please logon to Nico... |
| | | 10/12/00 | Nicor Gas Issues Progress Update|
CHICAGO, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, October 12, representatives of
Nicor Gas and the Illinois attorney general went before Judge Paul Biebel Jr.
in a routine status hearing on Nicor's work plan. In response to the hearing,
Nicor released the following statement:
"We are extremely pleased with our rate of progress. Today's hearing
underscores our belief that we have outlined a comprehensive and expeditious
strategy for identifying and cleaning up the homes that may hav... |
| | | 10/05/00 | Nicor Gas Proposes Interim Customer Choice Plan| CHICAGO, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nicor Gas filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) a plan that would enable customers participating in the company's Customer Select® program to continue until the ICC hearing process is completed. In August, Nicor Gas filed a request with the ICC to extend choice to all customers beginning in March 2001. That filing was suspended September 20 and the Commission will initiate hearings about Customer Select that could last up to 11 months.
The c... |
| | | 09/28/00 | Nicor Gas Issues Work Plan Update|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the weekly status
hearing today at Cook County Circuit Court regarding Nicor Gas' work plan for
completing its mercury inspection and cleanup effort, Nicor Gas CEO Tom Fisher
said:
"We are encouraged by the progress we are making with the attorney
general's office on finalizing our work plan. We have put forth extraordinary
effort to secure every resource available to help us complete our mercury
inspections and c... |
| | | 09/25/00 | Nicor Gas Issues Progress Update|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Homes in about two-thirds of
the northern Illinois communities serviced by Nicor Gas have been identified
as never having old-style mercury regulators inside, the company announced
today. As part of a records inspection program at Nicor, examiners have
established that 364 of the 546 communities served by the company never had
old-style mercury regulators present inside their residences. The list of the
364 communities can be found o... |
| | | 09/23/00 | Nicor Gas Retains the IT Corporation To Assist With Mercury Testing and Clean Up| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas (NYSE: GAS) announced
today that it has retained the IT Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
The IT GROUP, Inc., an international environmental solutions firm, to assist
the company with its mercury testing and cleanup activities. The addition of
IT Corporation to the Nicor team is part of the Work Plan submitted to the
Office of the Illinois Attorney General. The IT Corporation's staff of
engineers, scientists, and project manage... |
| | | 09/20/00 | Horizon Pipeline Clears Important FERC Hurdle| HOUSTON, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (NGPL), a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI - news), and Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS - news), today announced that they are pleased with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) preliminary determination on the Horizon natural gas pipeline project in Illinois. Following a review of business issues associated with the project, FERC announced that it supports issuing the certificate of public convenience and ne... |
| | | 09/20/00 | Nicor Gas' Supplier Choice to All Customers Program Suspended by ICC| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois Commerce Commission, in a vote today, suspended Nicor Gas' filing to expand Customer Select®, the company's voluntary program which offers customers a choice of natural gas suppliers. Under Nicor Gas' proposal, all customers -- business and residential -- would have had the opportunity to choose a natural gas supplier other than Nicor Gas beginning in March 2001. With the filing's suspension today, the Commission will initiate hearings abou... |
| | | 09/15/00 | Nicor Gas Files Information on Mercury Survey| Naperville, Ill. - Today, Thomas Fisher, CEO of Nicor Gas, issued the following statement:
Nicor Gas submitted to the State of Illinois Attorney General’s office a list of approximately 248,000 addresses that the natural gas company intends to inspect for the possible presence of mercury.
As we compiled this list, recognizing that much of the equipment in question was installed 50 to 75 years ago, we concluded that the only way we could assure ourselves as to whether these locations may ... |
| | | 09/12/00 | Nicor Responds to Court Order|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- In a response to a court order
today, Tom Fisher, Nicor (NYSE: GAS) chairman, president and CEO, said the
following:
"Nicor is pleased with the agreement reached today with the Illinois
Attorney General and the States Attorneys of Cook and DuPage Counties, and
with the approval of this agreement by the Circuit Court of Cook County.
"Under the agreement, we will continue our ongoing efforts to inspect and,
where nee... |
| | | 09/05/00 | Nicor Responds To Lawsuit|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- In a response to the filing of a
lawsuit by the Illinois Attorney General, the Cook County State's Attorney and
the DuPage County State's Attorney, Tom Fisher, Nicor chairman, president and
CEO said the following:
"Nicor is disappointed that a civil suit has been filed today by state and
county authorities related to the mercury situation. We have been cooperating
fully with these authorities and relying on their expertise an... |
| | | 08/30/00 | Nicor Gas Announces Two-Phased Plan to Inspect Up to 200,000 Homes|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- In a press briefing today, Tom
Fisher, chairman, president and CEO of Nicor, announced details of the
company's two-phased plan to inspect up to 200,000 homes in its service
territory that may be affected by the mercury used in old-style regulators.
Phase 1 will include a visual inspection of homes identified as being part
of Nicor's expanded investigation. During the visual inspection, Nicor crews
will determine whether an o... |
| | | 08/26/00 | Nicor Gas Launches Web Site to Address Mercury Concerns|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas (NYSE: GAS) today
launched a special section of its web site to provide up-to-the-minute
information to the public about mercury and ongoing cleanup efforts. The site
can be found at Nicor's homepage, www.nicor.com .
"By making Nicor available to the public through this web site, we hope to
ensure that they have all the information they need," says Tom Fisher,
chairman, president and CEO of Nicor. "We hope the public will... |
| | | 08/26/00 | Nicor Gas Expands Mercury Home Inspection Plan|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- In a press briefing today, Tom
Fisher, chairman, president and CEO of Nicor (NYSE: GAS), announced that Nicor
has decided to expand its mercury screening inspection of homes in its service
territory. Nicor will inspect every home in which an old-style regulator was
removed from inside the home, as well as those that still have the old-style
regulator in the home. These inspections will be done regardless of when the
removal took place... |
| | | 08/18/00 | Nicor Gas Initiates Additional Quality Inspections| Naperville, Ill. – On Wednesday, August 16, Nicor Gas initiated additional quality inspections of homes in nine communities as a follow up to recent incidents in Mt. Prospect and Lombard where traces of mercury were found in 12 homes. Seventy-five homes have been identified for follow-up inspection.
“We’re taking every precaution to ensure that our customers are safe,” said Dave Cerotzke, vice president engineering and technical services, Nicor Gas. “In addition to our normal follow up qu... |
| | | 08/03/00 | Nicor Advises Customers to Prepare for Higher Natural Gas Bills| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural gas market prices continue to be higher than last year. Energy experts forecast that this will continue into the fall and winter heating season and Nicor Gas is encouraging customers to plan ahead.
For Nicor Gas customers, the August Gas Cost is 49.5 cents per therm, compared to 30 cents a year ago. The average residential customer's August bill should be about $24, compared to $18 last year.
If the trend continues, and weather is normal, ... |
| | | 07/20/00 | Nicor Announces Stock Repurchase Program and Declares Dividend|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Nicor
Inc. has authorized a program to repurchase shares of common stock having an
aggregate market value of up to $50 million. The purchases will be made as
market conditions permit through open market transactions.
Nicor recently completed a stock repurchase program authorized in June
1999. With the conclusion of that program and those completed since 1990,
Nicor has repurchased approximately $380 milli... |
| | | 07/19/00 | Nicor Reports Higher Second Quarter 2000 Earnings|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) today
reported second quarter 2000 diluted earnings per common share of $.66 on net
income of $30.6 million. This compares to $.56 per share on net income of
$26.5 million in 1999. Operating income is $55.4 million for the quarter
compared with $44.5 million a year ago.
For the six months ended June 30, 2000, diluted earnings per common share
is $1.49 on net income of $69.4 million. This compares to $1.37 p... |
| | | 07/06/00 | Nicor Advises Customers to Prepare for Higher Natural Gas Bills|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Gasoline prices aren't the only
energy costs that are on the rise. Wholesale natural gas prices have reached
record highs across the country. Nicor Gas is forecasting prices that are
considerably higher than last year and encouraging customers to plan ahead for
the fall and winter heating season.
For Nicor Gas customers, the July Gas Cost is 49.5 cents per therm,
compared to 30 cents a year ago. The average residential customer's Ju... |
| | | 04/20/00 | Nicor Declares Dividend|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Nicor
Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 41.5 cents per
share, payable August 1, 2000, to stockholders of record June 30, 2000. This
payment continues the annual rate of $1.66 per share established with the
May 1, 2000 dividend.
Dividends for Nicor preferred stock also declared payable August 1, 2000
are:
4.48% preferred $.56
5.00% preferr... |
| | | 04/18/00 | Nicor Reports First Quarter 2000 Earnings|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) today
reported first quarter 2000 diluted earnings per common share of $.83 on net
income of $38.8 million. This compares to $.82 per share on net income of
$39 million in 1999. Operating income was $70.2 million compared with
$65.4 million a year ago.
Improvements in gas distribution and shipping operating results were
offset by reductions in nonoperating contributions. Per share results for the
period w... |
| | | 04/17/00 | Service and Selection -- Nicor Gas Customers Warm Up to Choice|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas' customers have been
doing their homework.
Since the start of the Customer Select ® program in
1998, nearly 30 percent of eligible customers have taken the opportunity to
choose their natural gas supplier.
Enrollment for the third year ended on
March 31, with more than 67,000 business and residential customers signing up
this year alone. The total number of participants has now reached more than 122,000.
More
than 57,000 or 22... |
| | | 04/10/00 | Nicor, First USA Announce Partnership|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor (NYSE: GAS) and First
USA, the world's largest Visa credit card issuer, today announced a
partnership to offer the Nicor Platinum Visa card to Nicor's customers.
Invitations to prospective cardmembers are in the mail.
"We looked for a partner who could bring superior value to our customers,"
said Chris Suppes, Nicor vice president sales and marketing. "The combination
of competitive pricing and services, as well as qual... |
| | | 03/16/00 | Nicor Declares Dividend Increase|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Nicor
Inc. declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 41.5 cents per share,
payable May 1, 2000, to stockholders of record March 31, 2000. This payment
reflects a new annual rate of $1.66 per share, which is 6.4% higher than the
$1.56 annual rate established with the May 1, 1999 dividend. Nicor has
increased its common stock dividend rate every year since 1988.
"This dividend increase reflects ou... |
| | | 03/15/00 | Nicor Gas' Customer Select Program® Reaches 101,000 Customers|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 15 /PRNewswire/ -- * Nicor Gas' Customer Select®
pilot program has reached a new plateau * more than 101,000 customers have
signed up during the past three years. With less than three weeks left to
sign up this year, eligible residents are encouraged to take this opportunity
to choose their natural gas supplier.
Since the program began in 1998, more than 43,000 residential customers
and more than 57,000 business customers have joined. This yea... |
| | | 02/28/00 | For Safety's Sake, Check Your Appliance Connectors|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Appliance connectors make it easy to install natural gas appliances -- especially ranges and dryers. But sometimes those connectors, particularly older ones, can be a safety hazard. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, some older, uncoated brass connectors have a serious flaw that can, over time, cause a leak, fire or explosion. These uncoated brass connectors have not been made for more than 20 years, but are still in use. The o... |
| | | 02/18/00 | Nicor Launches ComfortCheck(SM) to Help Customers Save Energy Dollars|
CHICAGO, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor (NYSE: GAS) has introduced a new tool to help put consumers in control of their energy costs. ComfortCheck allows them to track how much they've spent on gas, electric and water bills. More importantly, it helps them find out what they can do to lower those bills. ComfortCheck is more than the average energy audit program. It's one of the most comprehensive of its kind. ComfortCheck lets Internet users take an interactive, online journey that... |
| | | 02/09/00 | Nicor to Partner with Kinder Morgan in Horizon Pipeline Project|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) announced today that the company has signed an agreement to become an equal partner in the planned Horizon Pipeline with Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (NGPL), a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan, Inc. The partners also submitted Horizon's application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission today.
The Horizon Pipeline is a $75 million natural gas pipeline that will originate in Joliet, Ill. and exten... |
| | | 01/31/00 | Nicor Contributes $1.4 Million in 1999| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- More than just a business, Nicor and Nicor Gas have been an important part of northern Illinois for many years. In 1999, Nicor contributed nearly $1.4 million to support programs and organizations that keep our communities strong.
"At Nicor, we believe that we have a responsibility to contribute to the well-being and progress of the communities we live and work in," said Julian Brown, Nicor's director of community relations. "We want to invest in th... |
| | | 01/28/00 | Nicor Energy Wins Contract to Deliver Natural Gas and Related Services to More Than 200 State of Illinois Facilities|
State Expected to Save More Than $1.5 Million
LISLE, Ill., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 1, natural gas for 30 percent of state of Illinois-operated buildings began flowing from a new supplier, Nicor Energy, L.L.C. under a contract between Nicor Energy and the Illinois Department of Central Management Services. The recently finalized agreement, in effect until June 2001, calls for Nicor Energy to partner with the Energy Resources Center (ERC) of the University ... |
| | | 01/27/00 | Nicor Reports Higher 1999 Earnings|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) today reported 1999 diluted earnings per common share of $2.62, up from $2.42 in the prior year due primarily to improved gas distribution operating results and contributions from nonoperating items. Net income for the year was $124.4 million, up from $116.4 million in 1998, and operating income was $212 million compared to $208.6 million a year ago.
For the fourth quarter of 1999, Nicor reported diluted earnin... |
| | | 01/06/00 | Nicor Takes Steps to Reduce Financial Impact of Warm Weather|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor announced today that it has purchased a weather insurance policy for fiscal year 2000 designed to provide protection from the financial impact of unusually warm weather. The policy, which became effective January 1, 2000, will protect the company's earnings and cash flow when weather for the year is more than 6.5 percent warmer than normal. Nicor Gas customers, meanwhile, would continue to benefit from the lower gas prices and reduced u... |
| | | 01/03/00 | Nicor Y2K Rollover a Success|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The clock struck midnight on December 31, 1999, and operations at Nicor Gas didn't miss a beat. Service to customers continued without interruption. Similarly, things have gone smoothly since employees reported to work this morning -- the first regular workday of the New Year. In addition, to uninterrupted gas service, Nicor's telecommunications and computer systems have functioned properly.
Along with many corporations and gov... |
| | | 01/03/00 | Nicor Corporate Challenge Raises $22,080 for United Way -- Chicago Bears' Defensive Performance Lends Support to Local Communities|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor's chairman, president and CEO Tom Fisher announced today that the Nicor Corporate Challenge has raised a grand total of $22,080 for the United Way. The money is being donated by Nicor (NYSE: GAS) and Arthur Andersen L.L.C. who have designated $10 per Bears tackle and $100 per Bears sack throughout the season. The corporate challenge donation will be included with other contributions made to the 1999 United Way campaign for metropolitan Chica... |
| | | 12/07/99 | Nicor Declares Dividend|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 39 cents per share, payable February 1, 2000, to stockholders of record December 30, 1999. This payment continues the annual rate of $1.56 per share established with the May 1, 1999 dividend.
Dividends for Nicor preferred stock, also payable February 1, 2000, to stockholders of record December 30, 1999, are:
4.48% preferred ... |
| | | 12/07/99 | Nicor Elects New Director|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) today announced the appointment of a new director, William A. Osborn, to the Nicor Board of Directors. Mr. Osborn is chairman and chief executive officer of Northern Trust Corporation and its principal subsidiary, The Northern Trust Company, Chicago.
Mr. Osborn currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Chicago Urban League, the Chicago Horticultural Society, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago; and he is a memb... |
| | | 12/06/99 | Nicor Gas Accepts ICC Performance Based Rate Plan Order| Plan Designed to Gain Benefits of Competition and Secure Lower Gas Costs For Customers
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas has reviewed and
accepted the Illinois Commerce Commission's (ICC) order for a performance
based rate (PBR) plan for natural gas costs.
The company had until December
8 to accept or reject the plan as modified and approved on November 23 by the
ICC.``We're pleased that Nicor Gas will be the first natural gas utility in
Illinois to put into place an al... |
| | | 11/24/99 | ICC Rules on Nicor Gas Performance Based Rate Plan |
Plan Designed to Gain Benefits of Competition and Secure Lower Gas Costs For
Customers
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas received approval from the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) on a performance based rate (PBR) plan for natural gas costs. The company filed the original proposal with the ICC on March 2, and, with some changes, the ICC approved the plan. Nicor Gas has 14 days to accept or reject the modified plan. Dur... |
| | | 11/22/99 | Bears' Defensive Performance Against San Diego Chargers Generates $1,280 For United Way|
Nicor's Corporate Challenge Totals $15,560 After Week 11
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the season, Nicor and Arthur Andersen, L.L.C. are each giving $10 per tackle and $100 per sack made by the Chicago Bears to the United Way through the Nicor Corporate Challenge.
This week's totals against the Chargers are as follows:
Tackles: 54
Sacks: ... |
| | | 11/15/99 | Bears' Defensive Performance Against Minnesota Vikings Generates $1,640 For United Way| Nicor's Corporate Challenge Totals $14,280 After Week 10
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the season, Nicor and
Arthur Andersen, L.L.C. are each giving $10 per tackle and $100 per sack made
by the Chicago Bears to the United Way through the Nicor Corporate Challenge.
This week's totals against the Vikings are as follows:
Tackles: 52
Sacks: 3
Total contribution for Week 10: $1,64... |
| | | 11/08/99 | Bears' Defensive Performance Against Green Bay Packers Generates $1,520 for United Way| Nicor's Corporate Challenge Totals $12,640 After Week 9
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the season, Nicor and
Arthur Andersen, L.L.C. are each giving $10 per tackle and $100 per sack made
by the Chicago Bears to the United Way through the Nicor Corporate Challenge.
This week's totals against the Packers are as follows:
Tackles: 56
Sacks: 2
Total contribution for Week 9: $1,520
Any... |
| | | 11/01/99 | Bears' Defensive Performance Against Washington Redskins Generates $660 For United Way|
Nicor's Corporate Challenge Totals $11,120 After Week 8
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the season, Nicor (NYSE: GAS) and Arthur Andersen, L.L.C. are each giving $10 per tackle and $100 per sack made by the Chicago Bears to the United Way through the Nicor Corporate Challenge.
This week's totals against the Redskins are as follows:
Tackles: 33
Sacks: 0
... |
| | | 10/25/99 | Bears' Defensive Performance Against Tampa Bay Buccaneers Generates $1,120 For United Way|
Nicor's Corporate Challenge Totals $10,440 After Week 7
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the season, Nicor (NYSE: GAS) and Arthur Andersen, L.L.C. are each giving $10 per tackle and $100 per sack made by the Chicago Bears to the United Way through the Nicor Corporate Challenge.
This week's totals against the Buccaneers are as follows:
Tackles: 36
Sacks: 2
Total contr... |
| | | 10/18/99 | Nicor Inc. Reports Third Quarter 1999 Earnings| Naperville, IL - Nicor Inc. today reported third quarter 1999 diluted earnings per common share of $.42, down slightly from $.43 in 1998. Net income for the quarter was $19.8 million, compared with $20.6 million in 1998, and operating income was $38.1 million, compared with $38.9 million a year ago.
For the nine months ended September 30, 1999, diluted earnings per common share increased to $1.79 from $1.77 a year ago as common stock repurchases have reduced the number of shares outstanding. Ne... |
| | | 10/18/99 | Bears' Defensive Performance Against Philadelphia Eagles Generates $1,100 For United Way -- Nicor's Corporate Challenge totals $9,340 after Week 6|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the season, Nicor and Arthur Andersen, L.L.C. are each giving $10 per tackle and $100 per sack made by the Chicago Bears to the United Way through the Nicor Corporate Challenge.
This week's totals against the Eagles are as follows:
Tackles: 45
Sacks: 1
Total contribution
for Week 6: $1,100
Any company interested in participating in the ... |
| | | 10/11/99 | Bears' Defensive Performance Against Minnesota Vikings Generates $1,560 For United Way -- Nicor's Corporate Challenge Totals $8,240 After Week 5| NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the season, Nicor and
Arthur Andersen, L.L.C. are each giving $10 per tackle and $100 per sack made
by the Chicago Bears to the United Way through the Nicor Corporate Challenge.
This week's totals against the Vikings are as follows:Tackles:
38Sacks:
4Total contribution for Week 5:
$1,560Any company interested in participating in the Nicor Corporate Challenge,
can contact Julian Brown, director of community relations at 630-983-8676,
ex... |
| | | 10/04/99 | Bears' Defensive Performance Against New Orleans Saints Generates $1,840 For United Way; Nicor's Corporate Challenge totals $6,680 After Week 4|
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the season, Nicor and Arthur Andersen, L.L.C. are each giving $10 per tackle and $100 per sack made by the Chicago Bears to the United Way through the Nicor Corporate Challenge.
This week's totals against the Saints are as follows:
Tackles: 52
Sacks: 4
Total contribution for Week 4: $1,840
Any company intereste... |
| | | 09/27/99 | Bears' Defensive Performance Against Oakland Raiders Generates $1,800 For United Way| Nicor's Corporate Challenge Totals $4,840 After Week 3
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the season, Nicor
and Arthur Andersen, L.L.C. are each giving $10 per tackle and $100 per sack
made by the Chicago Bears to the United Way through the Nicor Corporate
Challenge.
This week's totals against the Raiders are as follows:Tackles:
50Sacks:
4Total contribution for Week 3:
$1,800Any company interested in participating in the Nicor Corporate Challenge,
can contact Julian... |
| | | 09/21/99 | Nicor Energy Gains ARES Certification| Lisle, Ill. - Nicor Energy, L.L.C. announced today that it
has been certified as an Alternative Retail Electric Supplier
(ARES) by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). Certification
allows Nicor Energy to supply electricity to Illinois businesses
as part of the Customer Choice program currently under way throughout
the state.
"We are pleased to complete this significant milestone,"
said Kevin Stoffer, president and CEO of Nicor Energy. "ARES
certifica... |
| | | 09/20/99 | Bear Defense Scores Big for Nicor Corporate Challenge and United Way| CHICAGO, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the Bears' heartbreaking loss at
Soldier Field on Sunday, the defense had 45 tackles and six sacks, helping to
rack up $2,100 for United Way.
The contribution comes from Nicor and Arthur
Andersen, L.L.C. who are each giving $10 per tackle and $100 per sack, through
the Nicor Corporate Challenge.
In just the first two weeks of the season, the
Challenge has raised $3,040 for United Way.Nicor, a corporate sponsor of the Bears, announced the Challenge... |
| | | 09/13/99 | Nicor Challenges Local Companies to 'Contribute' to Chicago Bears Defense| Barry Minter Looks to Improve on Last Year's Career High Tackles to Benefit United Way
CHICAGO, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Halas Hall Nicor's chairman,
president and CEO Tom Fisher announced that, in addition to the company's
corporate and employee contribution to the United Way, Nicor will donate $10
per Bears tackle and $100 per Bears sack throughout the season.
Fisher issued
a challenge to local companies to join Nicor in this fundraising effort.''We were looking for an interes... |
| | | 09/08/99 | Nicor Declares Dividend| Naperville, IL -- The Board of Directors of Nicor Inc. declared
a quarterly common stock dividend of 39 cents per share, payable
November 1, 1999, to stockholders of record September 30, 1999.
This payment continues the annual rate of $1.56 per share established
with the May 1, 1999 dividend.
Dividends for Nicor preferred stock, also payable November
1, 1999, to stockholders of record September 30, 1999, are:
4.48% preferred
... |
| | | 08/10/99 | United Way Announces Volunteer Leadership for '99 Campaign| Nicor CEO Tom Fisher Serving as Chair
CHICAGO, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- United Way/Crusade of Mercy has named
Thomas L. Fisher, chairman, president and CEO of Nicor, as its general
chairman for the 1999 campaign.
He will lead campaign efforts under the theme
''You Can Write a Happy Ending.''
Last year, the United Way/Crusade of Mercy
campaign raised more than $98 million to help support agencies that serve the
health and human care needs in Chicago and the suburbs.''United Way is an org... |
| | | 07/19/99 | Nicor Reports Second Quarter 1999 Earnings| Naperville, IL -- Nicor Inc. today reported second quarter
1999 diluted earnings per common share of $.56, compared with
$.59 in 1998, as the company's gas distribution and shipping
businesses recorded lower operating results. Net income for the
quarter was $26.5 million, compared with $28.5 million in 1998,
and operating income was $44.5 million, compared with $48.9 million
a year ago.
For the six months ended June 30, 1999, diluted earnings per
common ... |
| | | 06/15/99 | Boy Scouts Honor Nicor CEO| NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Tom Fisher, chairman, president and CEO
of Nicor, joined a small but distinguished group of community
leaders last week, when The Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of
America presented him with its 1999 Distinguished Citizens Award.
The Award is presented annually to an individual who, by example
of his/her life and career, has had a significant impact on youth
in the Chicagoland area. Past recipients of the award include
former Illinois govern... |
| | | 06/08/99 | Nicor Announces Stock Repurchase Program, Declares Dividend| Naperville, IL -- The Board of Directors of Nicor Inc. has authorized a program to repurchase shares of common stock having an aggregate market value of up to $50 million. The purchases will be made as market conditions permit through open market transactions and to the extent cash flow is available after other investment opportunities. Over the last 10 years, Nicor has repurchased $330 million of its common stock, or approximately 20 percent of the shares that were outstanding at year-end 1989.... |
| | | 06/04/99 | Nicor Will Not Participate In Rocky Road Project| NAPERVILLE, Ill., June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor announced today that it
will not participate in or make any financial investment in the Rocky Road
Power Plant under construction in the Village of East Dundee, Ill.
Rocky Road
is a 250-megawatt, natural gas fueled, peak-demand power generation facility.
This was the first project Nicor had assessed as a potential joint venture
with Houston-based Dynegy Inc.
Nicor Gas will continue to provide gas
transportation services to the facility.``Alt... |
| | | 05/13/99 | Clean Fuel Services Aligns with Alternative Technologies to Market Lift-Trucks Powered by Natural Gas| Clean Fuel Services, a supplier of products and services for natural gas vehicles (NGV), has entered into a marketing alliance with Alternative Technologies, a supplier of products to material handling equipment dealers and end users. This alliance is designed to help companies convert their fleets to clean-burning natural gas to improve indoor air quality and to save money.
Clean Fuel Services was created as a partnership between Nicor and Peoples Energy Corp., the two largest distributors o... |
| | | 04/19/99 | Nicor Reports Higher First Quarter 1999 Earnings| Naperville, IL -- Nicor Inc. today reported first quarter
1999 diluted earnings per common share of $.82, up from $.75
in 1998. Net income for the quarter was $39 million compared
with $36.2 million in 1998, and operating income was $65.4 million
compared with $64.9 million a year ago.
Results for the first quarter follow:
• Gas distribution operating income increased to $61.6 million
from $59.6 million a year ago due to higher deliveries related
... |
| | | 03/09/99 | Nicor Announces Dividend Increase| Naperville, IL -- The Board of Directors of Nicor Inc. today
declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 39 cents per share,
payable May 1, 1999, to stockholders of record March 31, 1999.
This payment represents an annual rate of $1.56 per share, which
is 5.4 percent higher than the $1.48 per share established with
the May 1, 1998, dividend.
"This dividend increase reflects our continued confidence
in Nicor's ability to achieve earnings growth over the long... |
| | | 02/09/99 | Nicor Energy Powers The Hotel-Motel Association of Illinois| Lisle, Ill. - Nicor Energy, L.L.C. announced today that it
has signed an exclusive agreement with The Hotel-Motel Association
of Illinois (HMAI) to provide natural gas, electricity, and energy
services through the year 2000 for HMAI members.
"We're honored to be the Platinum Strategic Partner to
the Hotel-Motel Association of Illinois," stated Kevin Stoffer,
president and CEO of Nicor Energy. "This partnership allows
us to provide education to HMAI members re... |
| | | 02/08/99 | Nicor and Dynegy Begin Construction on Rocky Road Power Plant| Naperville, Ill. and Houston - Nicor and Dynegy Inc. announced
today that construction has begun on the Rocky Road Power Plant,
a 250-megawatt (MW) natural gas-fueled, peak-demand power generation
facility in the Village of East Dundee, Ill. Nicor and Dynegy
will sell the power generated at the Rocky Road Power Plant in
the wholesale market to investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives
and municipalities when commercial operations begin this summer.
Loca... |
| | | 01/27/99 | Nicor reports 1998 earnings and operating results| Naperville, IL -- Nicor Inc. today reported 1998 diluted earnings per common share of $2.42, down from $2.61 in the prior year due to the impact of weather that was 23 percent warmer than in 1997. Net income for the year was $116.4 million, down from $127.9 million in 1997, and operating income was $208.6 million compared with $229.8 million a year ago.
For the fourth quarter of 1998, Nicor reported diluted earnings per common share of $.65 compared with $.81 in 1997 due to the impact of 23 p... |
| | | 01/08/99 | Dynegy and Nicor to Build Power Plant Near Chicago. Rocky Road Power Plant Prepared to Generate Electricity During 1999's Peak-Demand Periods| HOUSTON, TEXAS AND NAPERVILLE, ILL. (Jan. 8, 1999) - Dynegy
Inc. and Nicor today announced plans to jointly construct a 250-megawatt
(MW) natural gas-fueled, peak-demand power generation facility
in the Village of East Dundee, Ill. Upon completion of approvals
from local authorities and regulatory officials, construction
on the Rocky Road Power Plant is expected to begin during the
first quarter of 1999, and be in service this summer. Dynegy
and Nicor will each... |
| | | 01/07/99 | Nicor Energy to Participate in SEMCO Gas' Customer Choice Program| Lisle, Ill. — Nicor Energy, L.L.C. announced today that
it will participate in the SEMCO Gas Customer Choice Program,
which gives both residential and commercial SEMCO customers in
Michigan's lower peninsula the opportunity to choose their natural
gas supplier.
"The ability to choose suppliers gives customers control
over their natural gas costs — control they don't have today,"
said Greg Karr, vice president, Nicor Energy. "Our customers
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