About NiSource
References in this press release to NiSource refer to NiSource Inc. and we, us or our refer collectively to
NiSource and its subsidiaries.
NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) is one of the largest fully-regulated utility companies in the United States, serving
approximately 3.3 million natural gas customers and 486,000 electric customers across six states through its local Columbia Gas and NIPSCO brands. Based in Merrillville, Indiana, NiSources 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 IndexNorth America. NI-F
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). Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the redemption and payment of dividends and other statements that are other than statements of historical fact. 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.
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.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the projections, forecasts, estimates and expectations discussed in this press release
include, but are not limited to, our ability to execute our business plan or growth strategy, including utility infrastructure investments; potential incidents and other operating risks associated with our business; our ability to adapt to, and
manage costs related to, advances in, or failures of, technology; impacts related to our aging infrastructure; our ability to obtain sufficient insurance coverage and whether such coverage will protect us against significant losses; the success of
our electric generation strategy; construction risks and natural gas costs and supply risks; fluctuations in demand from residential and commercial customers; fluctuations in the price of energy commodities and related transportation costs or an
inability to obtain an adequate, reliable and cost-effective fuel supply to meet customer demands; the attraction and retention of a qualified, diverse workforce and ability to maintain good labor relations; our ability to manage new initiatives and
organizational changes; the actions of activist stockholders; the performance of third-party suppliers and service providers; potential cybersecurity attacks; increased requirements and costs related to cybersecurity; any damage to our reputation;
any remaining liabilities or impact related to the sale of the Massachusetts Business; the impacts of natural disasters, potential terrorist attacks or other catastrophic events; the physical impacts of climate change and the transition to a lower
carbon future; our ability to manage the financial and operational risks related to achieving our carbon emission reduction goals, including
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