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Roanoke Gas Company extended its Private Shelf Agreement borrowing period by three years through March 31, 2029, with either party able to terminate with 30 days' notice.

The amendment increased the total authorized borrowing capacity for shelf notes from the existing amount to $78,000,000, with $28,000,000 already issued.

The agreement maintains existing covenants including a limitation on consolidated long-term indebtedness to no more than 65% of consolidated total capitalization.

Roanoke Gas will pay a $25,000 renewal fee to PGIM, Inc. and no issuance fees for notes sold on or before March 31, 2027.

The company currently has $28,000,000 in outstanding notes with maturities ranging from 2027 to 2031 and interest rates between 3.58% and 4.41%.

Full analysis

Roanoke Gas Company, the utility subsidiary of RGC Resources, has secured continued access to private debt capital by extending its existing shelf agreement with PGIM, Inc. for an additional three years. The amendment provides financial flexibility through March 2029 while maintaining the same restrictive covenants that govern the company's capital structure. The increase in total authorized borrowing capacity to $78 million, with $28 million already utilized, indicates potential for future debt issuance to fund operations or capital projects. The fee structure, including a $25,000 renewal payment and waived issuance fees through March 2027, represents a modest cost for maintaining this financing option. The existing $28 million in outstanding notes with staggered maturities between 2027 and 2031 provides manageable debt repayment timing for the utility.

RGCO · RGC Resources, Inc.

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