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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-26-242111
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	FWP
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20260527
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20260527

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000070145
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION [4924]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		EIN:				131086010
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NJ
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		FWP
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-273926
		FILM NUMBER:		261027328

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6363 MAIN STREET
		CITY:			WILLIAMSVILLE
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			14221-5887
		BUSINESS PHONE:		716-857-7000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6363 MAIN STREET
		STREET 2:		6363 MAIN STREET
		CITY:			WILLIAMSVILLE
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			14221-5887

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000070145
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION [4924]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		EIN:				131086010
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NJ
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		FWP

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6363 MAIN STREET
		CITY:			WILLIAMSVILLE
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			14221-5887
		BUSINESS PHONE:		716-857-7000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6363 MAIN STREET
		STREET 2:		6363 MAIN STREET
		CITY:			WILLIAMSVILLE
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			14221-5887
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Filed Pursuant to Rule 433 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Registration Statement <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">333-273926</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Final Term Sheet </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>May&nbsp;27, 2026 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Issuer:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="5">National Fuel Gas Company</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Expected Ratings*:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="5"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Baa3/BBB-/BBB</FONT> (Moody&#8217;s/S&amp;P/Fitch)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Trade Date:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="5">May&nbsp;27, 2026</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Settlement Date**:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="5">June&nbsp;10, 2026 (T+10)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Security:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">4.75% Notes due 2029 (the &#8220;2029 Notes&#8221;)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">5.05% Notes due 2031 (the &#8220;2031 Notes&#8221;)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">5.50% Notes due 2036 (the &#8220;2036 Notes&#8221;)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Interest Payment Dates:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">May&nbsp;15 and November&nbsp;15, commencing November&nbsp;15, 2026</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">April&nbsp;15 and October&nbsp;15, commencing October&nbsp;15, 2026</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">May&nbsp;15 and November&nbsp;15, commencing November&nbsp;15, 2026</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Size:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">$500,000,000</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">$500,000,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">$500,000,000</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Maturity:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">May&nbsp;15, 2029</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">October&nbsp;15, 2031</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">May&nbsp;15, 2036</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Benchmark Treasury:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">3.875% due May&nbsp;15, 2029</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">3.875% due April&nbsp;30, 2031</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">4.375% due May&nbsp;15, 2036</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Benchmark Treasury Yield:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">4.086%</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">4.177%</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">4.485%</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Spread to Benchmark Treasury:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">+70 basis points</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">+90 basis points</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">+110 basis points</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Yield to Maturity:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">4.786%</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">5.077%</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">5.585%</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Price to Public:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">99.906%</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">99.882%</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">99.363%</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Coupon (Interest Rate):</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">4.75% per annum</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">5.05% per annum</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Interest Rate Adjustment:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">The interest rate payable on the 2029 Notes will be subject to adjustment based on certain rating events as described under the caption &#8220;Description of the Notes &#8211; Interest Rate Adjustment&#8221; in the Preliminary
Prospectus Supplement dated May&nbsp;27, 2026.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">The interest rate payable on the 2031 Notes will be subject to adjustment based on certain rating events as described under the caption &#8220;Description of the Notes &#8211; Interest Rate Adjustment&#8221; in the Preliminary
Prospectus Supplement dated May&nbsp;27, 2026.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">The interest rate payable on the 2036 Notes will be subject to adjustment based on certain rating events as described under the caption &#8220;Description of the Notes &#8211; Interest Rate Adjustment&#8221; in the Preliminary
Prospectus Supplement dated May&nbsp;27, 2026.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Make-Whole Optional Redemption:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Prior to April&nbsp;15, 2029 (one month prior to the maturity date of the 2029 Notes), the Issuer may redeem the 2029 Notes at its option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price equal to the
greater of: (1) (a) the sum of</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Prior to September&nbsp;15, 2031 (one month prior to the maturity date of the 2031 Notes), the Issuer may redeem the 2031 Notes at its option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price equal to
the greater of: (1)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Prior to February&nbsp;15, 2036 (three months prior to the maturity date of the 2036 Notes), the Issuer may redeem the 2036 Notes at its option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price equal to
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<TD VALIGN="top">the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon discounted to the redemption date (assuming the 2029 Notes matured on May&nbsp;15, 2029) on a semi-annual basis (assuming a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">360-day</FONT> year consisting of twelve <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">30-day</FONT> months) at the Treasury Rate plus 12.5 basis points less (b)&nbsp;interest accrued to the date of redemption, and (2) 100% of the
principal amount of the 2029 Notes to be redeemed, plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">(a) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon discounted to the redemption date (assuming the 2031 Notes matured on October&nbsp;15, 2031) on a semi-annual basis (assuming a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">360-day</FONT> year consisting of twelve <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">30-day</FONT> months) at the Treasury Rate plus 15.0 basis points less (b)&nbsp;interest accrued to the date of redemption, and (2) 100% of the
principal amount of the 2031 Notes to be redeemed, plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">greater of: (1) (a) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon discounted to the redemption date (assuming the 2036 Notes matured on May&nbsp;15, 2036) on a semi-annual basis
(assuming a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">360-day</FONT> year consisting of twelve <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">30-day</FONT> months) at the Treasury Rate plus 20.0 basis points less (b)&nbsp;interest accrued to the date of redemption, and
(2) 100% of the principal amount of the 2036 Notes to be redeemed, plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">On or after April&nbsp;15, 2029, the Issuer may redeem the 2029 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2029 Notes being redeemed plus accrued
and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">On or after September&nbsp;15, 2031, the Issuer may redeem the 2031 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2031 Notes being redeemed plus
accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">On or after February&nbsp;15, 2036, the Issuer may redeem the 2036 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2036 Notes being redeemed plus
accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">CUSIP / ISIN:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">636180 BV2 / US636180BV21</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">636180 BW0 / US636180BW04</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">636180 BX8 / US636180BX86</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="5">The 2029 Notes, the 2031 Notes and the 2036 Notes will be subject to a special mandatory redemption in the event that (a)&nbsp;the CenterPoint Acquisition is not consummated on or prior to the later of
(i)&nbsp;April&nbsp;20, 2027 or (ii)&nbsp;the date that is five business days after any later date to which the parties to the Purchase Agreement may agree to extend the termination date pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (such later date of
(i)&nbsp;or (ii) to occur, the &#8220;Outside Date&#8221;) or (b)&nbsp;if prior to the Outside Date, the Purchase Agreement is terminated, other than in connection with the consummation of the CenterPoint Acquisition and is not otherwise amended or
replaced (each such event, a &#8220;special mandatory redemption event&#8221;). If a special mandatory redemption event occurs, the Issuer will redeem the 2029 Notes, the 2031 Notes and the 2036 Notes at the special mandatory redemption price equal
to 101% of the principal amount of the notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest from the date of initial issuance, or the most recent date to which interest has been paid or provided for, whichever is later, to, but not including, the
special mandatory redemption date.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Joint Book-Running Managers:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TD Securities (USA) LLC</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Wells Fargo Securities,
LLC</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BofA Securities, Inc.</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">J.P. Morgan Securities LLC</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">CIBC World Markets Corp.</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">KeyBanc Capital
Markets Inc.</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc.</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mizuho Securities
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Comerica Securities, Inc.</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">M&amp;T Securities,
Inc.</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Truist Securities,
Inc.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">*</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Note: A securities rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be subject to
revision or withdrawal at any time. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">It is expected that delivery of the notes will be made, against payment for the notes, on or about
June&nbsp;10, 2026, which will be the tenth business day following the pricing of the notes. Under Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">15c6-1</FONT> under the Exchange Act, trades in the secondary market generally are required to settle in one
business day, unless the parties to a trade expressly agree otherwise. Accordingly, purchasers of the notes who wish to trade the notes prior to the first business day before delivery of the notes should specify an extended settlement cycle at the
time they enter into any such trade to prevent failed settlement and should consult their own advisors. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The sources and
uses table on page <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-15</FONT> is updated as follows: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="3%"></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Sources of Funds</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD COLSPAN="2" VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="4" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Uses of Funds</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="10" ALIGN="center">(in millions)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Commercial paper and other short-term
facilities<SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">217</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Purchase of CenterPoint Ohio</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,620</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Seller Note Facility</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,200</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Repayment of 2026 Notes<SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">300</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2029 notes offered hereby</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Term Loan Facility<SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(3)</SUP></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">300</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2031 notes offered hereby</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Estimated fees, costs&nbsp;&amp; expenses<SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(4)</SUP></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">47</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2036 notes offered hereby</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B>Total uses</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3,267</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Private Placement<SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(3)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">350</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total sources</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3,267</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Represents notes payable to banks and commercial paper. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Includes the repurchase and/or repayment of $300&nbsp;million in aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes.
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(3)</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">On January&nbsp;22, 2026, we used a portion of the gross proceeds from the Private Placement to repay
$300&nbsp;million outstanding under the Term Loan Facility. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(4)</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Includes transaction and financing fees and expenses, including underwriting discount. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement, the prospectus supplement for this offering and the other documents the issuer has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the issuer and this offering. You may
get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC Web site at <U>www.sec.gov.</U> Alternatively, TD Securities (USA) LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BofA Securities, Inc. or J.P. Morgan Securities LLC can arrange to send you the prospectus
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