Special Pro Rata Dividends to be Paid to AGL Resources and Nicor Shareholders

AGL Resources

today announced that in accordance with the dividend synchronization plan announced on November 1, Nicor Inc. shareholders of record as of the close of business December 8, 2011, will receive a prorated final dividend of $0.005054348 per share per day (or $0.34875 per share for the stub period), accruing from October 1, 2011. In addition, AGL Resources shareholders of record as of the close of business December 8, 2011, will receive a pro rata dividend of $0.004945055 per share per day (or $0.09890 for the stub period), accruing from November 19, 2011. These pro rata dividends synchronize the companies' dividends as of the December 9, 2011 merger effective date in accordance with the merger agreement and will be paid on December 16, 2011. Shareholders of the combined company will receive a pro rata dividend of $0.004945055 per share per day (or $0.35110 for the stub period), accruing from and including the effective date of the merger through February 17, 2012. This pro rata dividend will be paid on March 1, 2012 to shareholders of record on February 17, 2012.