Form 8-K Filing by Spire Inc.
Spire Inc. (the "Company") announced that on March 16, 2026, the Tennessee Public Utility Commission (TPUC) approved the transfer of utility services from Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. to Spire Tennessee Inc. This approval is a condition for Spire Inc. to complete its acquisition of Piedmont's Tennessee natural gas local distribution company business, which was initially announced on July 29, 2025. The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act clearance has been obtained, and with the TPUC's approval, all necessary regulatory authorities have granted their consent for the transaction. While other customary closing conditions remain, the transaction is anticipated to close before the end of the first quarter of 2026. The filing also details Spire Inc.'s common stock and subordinated notes registered on the New York Stock Exchange.