UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | July 29, 2014 |
UGI Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Pennsylvania | 1-11071 | 23-2668356 |
| _____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 460 No.Gulph Road, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania | 19406 | |
| _________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) | ___________ (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 610 337-1000 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
On July 29, 2014, the Board of Directors of UGI Corporation (the "Company") approved an amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of common stock that the Company is authorized to issue from 300,000,000 shares to 450,000,000 shares. This increase in authorized shares is in connection with a three-for-two stock split of the Company's common stock (see Item 8.01 below). The amendment does not require shareholder approval and is effective August 4, 2014 upon the filing of the Articles of Amendment with the Pennsylvania Department of State. A copy of the Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation is attached as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On July 29, 2014, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had approved a three-for-two stock split of the Company's common stock. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
3.1 Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of UGI Corporation.
99.1 Press Release issued by UGI Corporation dated July 29, 2014.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| UGI Corporation | ||||
| August 4, 2014 | By: | /s/ Monica M. Gaudiosi | ||
| Name: Monica M. Gaudiosi | ||||
| Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
3.1 | Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of UGI Corporation | |
99.1 | Press Release issued by UGI Corporation dated July 29, 2014. |