Exhibit 99.1
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 24, 2023
NiSource Closes on Bond Offering
MERRILLVILLE, Ind.—NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) (“NiSource”) closed today on its issuance of $750 million principal amount of notes due March 30, 2028. The 5-year senior, unsecured notes priced at 99.829% of the aggregate principal amount, with a coupon rate of 5.25%. The notes will accrue interest payable semi-annually in arrears on March 30 and September 30 of each year, beginning September 30, 2023.
The net proceeds from the sale of the notes will be used for general corporate purposes, including to finance capital expenditures, additions to working capital and repayment of existing indebtedness.
About NiSource
NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) is one of the largest fully regulated utility companies in the United States, serving approximately 3.2 million natural gas customers and 500,000 electric customers across six states through its local Columbia Gas and NIPSCO brands. Based in Merrillville, Indiana, NiSource’s approximately 7,200 employees are focused on safely delivering reliable and affordable energy to our customers and communities we serve. NiSource is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability—North America Index. Additional information about NiSource, its investments in modern infrastructure and systems, its commitments and its local brands can be found at www.nisource.com. Follow us at www.facebook.com/nisource, www.linkedin.com/company/nisource or www.twitter.com/nisourceinc. The content of these websites is not incorporated by reference into this document or any other report or document NiSource files with the SEC. NI-F
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For additional information
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Dave Rau | | Randy Hulen | | Christopher Turnure |
Corporate Media Relations | | VP, Investor Relations and Treasurer | | Director, Investor Relations |
(614) 493-8657 | | (219) 647-5688 | | (614) 404-9426 |
drau@nisource.com | | rghulen@nisource.com | | cturnure@nisource.com |
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Investors and prospective investors should understand that many factors govern whether any forward-looking statement contained herein will be or can be realized. Any one of those factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning our plans, strategies, objectives, expected performance, expenditures, recovery of expenditures through rates, stated on either a consolidated or segment basis, and any and all underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical fact. Expressions of future goals and expectations and similar expressions, including “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “aims,” “seeks,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “targets,” “forecast,” and “continue,” reflecting something other than historical fact are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that management believes to be reasonable; however, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially.