ATLANTA (Reuters) May 1, 2012 — AGL Resources Inc. (NYSE: GAS) today reported first quarter net income of $130 million, or $1.12 per basic share ($1.11 per diluted share), compared to net income of $124 million, or $1.60 per basic share ($1.59 per diluted share), reported for the same period last year. Excluding the 2012 effect of $0.05 per share, and the 2011 effect of $0.04 per share, related to merger expenses, adjusted EPS for the first quarter of 2012 was $1.16 per diluted share and $1.63 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2011.

“The unprecedented weather conditions during the first quarter of the year clearly impacted our earnings, particularly at Nicor Gas and our retail operations in Georgia. However, weather normalization programs and decoupling at our other major utilities helped to stabilize our performance. While our wholesale business also experienced negative impacts from warmer than normal weather, our transportation positions were well-hedged and our storage positions look strong, with seasonal spreads improving.” said John W. Somerhalder II, AGL Resources Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The Nicor integration remains on track and staffing across the organization is largely complete. As always, we continue to focus on maintaining our track record of safe, efficient operations.”

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