/PRNewswire/ -- MDU 资源集团（NYSE: MDU）今天宣布，已定价 10,152,284 股普通股的承销公开发行，公开发行价格为每股 19.70 美元。根据某些条件，所有股票预计将由前期卖方 Wells Fargo Securities、BofA Securities 和 J.P. Morgan（或其各自的附属公司）从第三方借入，并在与下面描述的前期销售协议相关的发行中出售给承销商。与此次发行相关，MDU 资源已授予承销商购买最多 1,522,842 股其普通股的选择权。如果该选择权被行使，MDU 资源可自行决定与前期买方（或其各自的附属公司）就这些额外股票签订额外的前期销售协议。
Wells Fargo Securities、BofA Securities 和 J.P. Morgan 作为此次发行的联合主承销商和承销商代表。TD Securities 也作为此次发行的承销商。承销商可以在纽约证券交易所、场外市场、通过谈判交易或以其他方式以销售时的市场价格、与市场价格相关的价格或谈判价格提供普通股。此次发行的交割预计将在 2025 年 12 月 5 日左右进行，具体取决于惯例交割条件。
与此次发行相关，MDU 资源与 Wells Fargo Bank, National Association、Bank of America, N.A.和 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, New York Branch 分别签订了前期销售协议，称这些机构为前期买方，根据该协议，MDU 资源同意以承销商在发行中购买股票的每股价格（初始前期销售价格）向前期买方或其各自的附属公司出售 10,152,284 股普通股，具体取决于某些调整，前期销售协议的实物结算预计将在发行完成后不超过 24 个月内进行。MDU 资源可根据某些条件选择现金结算或净股结算其在前期销售协议下的全部或部分权利或义务。
MDU 资源在前期卖方（或其各自的附属公司）向承销商出售其普通股的过程中，最初不会收到任何收益。如果 MDU 资源选择前期销售协议的实物结算，预计将使用任何净收益用于一般企业用途，包括偿还或再融资债务、资本支出和收购，包括在 2026 年支付 49% 不分割的 Badger 风电项目的所有权利益，以及营运资金和证券的回购或赎回。
本新闻稿不构成在任何司法管辖区向任何人出售或招揽购买任何证券的要约，特别是对那些在该司法管辖区内进行要约、招揽或销售是非法的。此次公开发行是根据已向美国证券交易委员会（&#34;SEC&#34;）提交的有效的货架注册声明进行的。与此次发行相关的最终招股说明书补充文件将提交给 SEC，并将在 SEC 的网站上提供，网址为 sec.gov。此外，关于此次发行的普通股的招股说明书和招股说明书补充文件的副本可以通过以下方式获得：Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, 90 South 7th Street, 5th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402，电话 800-645-3751（选项#5）或发送电子邮件请求至 [email protected]; BofA Securities, NC1-022-02-25, 201 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001，收件人：招股说明书部门或通过电子邮件发送至 [email protected]; 或 J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717，发送电子邮件至 [email protected]。
关于前瞻性声明的警示说明 本新闻稿包含根据联邦证券法定义的前瞻性声明， _例如关于公司普通股发行及相关前期交易的声明。除了历史事实的陈述外，所有涉及公司预期将或可能发生的活动、事件或发展的声明均基于潜在假设（其中许多又基于进一步的假设），包括但不限于，通过 “预期”、“估计”、“期望”、“意图”、“计划” 和 “预测” 等词语识别的声明，这些声明与增长预期、股东价值创造、公司的 “核心” 战略、资本支出、趋势、目标、目标、股息支付比率目标、战略及其他事项相关，均为前瞻性声明。这些前瞻性声明基于许多假设和因素，详细信息见公司向美国证券交易委员会的备案。
虽然这些前瞻性声明是出于善意，但它们在很大程度上基于公司的预期和判断，并且受到许多风险和不确定性的影响，其中许多是不可预见的，并超出了公司的控制范围。有关可能影响前瞻性声明的风险和不确定性的更多讨论，请参见公司最近的 10-K 表格年度报告中披露的 “风险因素”，以及后续的文件。任何假设或因素的变化都可能产生显著不同的结果。对前瞻性声明不应过度依赖，因为它们仅在作出时有效。除非适用法律要求，公司不承担更新前瞻性声明的义务，无论是由于新信息、未来事件还是其他原因。
关于 MDU 资源集团公司 MDU 资源集团公司是标准普尔小型股 600 指数的成员，致力于为太平洋西北地区和中西部的 120 多万客户提供安全、可靠、经济和环保的电力公用事业和天然气分配服务。除了公用事业业务外，该公司的管道业务运营着超过 3800 英里天然气管道网络和储存系统，确保北平原地区的可靠能源供应。MDU 资源公司拥有超过一个世纪的历史，始终专注于为更美好的明天提供能源。有关 MDU 资源的更多信息，请访问 www.mdu.com 或联系投资者关系部门，邮箱为 [email protected].
投资者联系： Brent Miller，财务主管，701-530-1730
媒体联系： Byron Pfordte，综合传播总监，208-377-6050
来源：MDU 资源集团公司
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MDU资源集团

MDU 资源集团（MDU Resources Group, Inc.）宣布公开发行 10,152,284 股普通股，发行价格为每股 19.70 美元。此次发行涉及与富国银行（Wells Fargo）、美国银行（BofA）和摩根大通（J.P. Morgan）签订的远期销售协议。承销商有权额外购买 1,522,842 股。此次发行预计将在 2025 年 12 月 5 日之前完成。所得款项可能用于公司用途，包括偿还债务和收购

, /PRNewswire/ -- MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) announced today that it has priced an underwritten public offering of 10,152,284 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $19.70 per share. Subject to certain conditions, all shares are expected to be borrowed by the forward sellers, Wells Fargo Securities, BofA Securities, and J.P. Morgan (or their respective affiliates), from third parties and sold to the underwriters in the offering in connection with the forward sale agreements described below. In conjunction with the offering, MDU Resources has granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to 1,522,842 additional shares of its common stock. If such option is exercised, MDU Resources may, in its sole discretion, enter into additional forward sale agreements with the forward purchasers (or their respective affiliates) with respect to such additional shares.
<div class="lb-trans">/PRNewswire/ -- MDU 资源集团（NYSE: MDU）今天宣布，已定价 10,152,284 股普通股的承销公开发行，公开发行价格为每股 19.70 美元。根据某些条件，所有股票预计将由前期卖方 Wells Fargo Securities、BofA Securities 和 J.P. Morgan（或其各自的附属公司）从第三方借入，并在与下面描述的前期销售协议相关的发行中出售给承销商。与此次发行相关，MDU 资源已授予承销商购买最多 1,522,842 股其普通股的选择权。如果该选择权被行使，MDU 资源可自行决定与前期买方（或其各自的附属公司）就这些额外股票签订额外的前期销售协议。
</div>Wells Fargo Securities, BofA Securities, and J.P. Morgan are acting as joint lead bookrunners of the offering and representatives for the underwriters. TD Securities is also acting as a bookrunner for the offering. The underwriters may offer the shares of common stock in transactions on the New York Stock Exchange, in the over-the-counter market, through negotiated transactions or otherwise at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices. Closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about December 5, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
<div class="lb-trans">Wells Fargo Securities、BofA Securities 和 J.P. Morgan 作为此次发行的联合主承销商和承销商代表。TD Securities 也作为此次发行的承销商。承销商可以在纽约证券交易所、场外市场、通过谈判交易或以其他方式以销售时的市场价格、与市场价格相关的价格或谈判价格提供普通股。此次发行的交割预计将在 2025 年 12 月 5 日左右进行，具体取决于惯例交割条件。
</div>In connection with the offering, MDU Resources entered into separate forward sale agreements with each of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Bank of America, N.A., and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, New York Branch, referred to in such capacity as the forward purchasers, pursuant to which MDU Resources agreed to sell to the forward purchasers or their respective affiliates 10,152,284 shares of common stock at an initial forward sale price per share equal to the price per share at which the underwriters purchase the shares in the offering, subject to certain adjustments, upon physical settlement of the forward sale agreements. Settlement of the forward sale agreements is expected to occur no later than 24 months following the completion of the offering. MDU Resources may, subject to certain conditions, elect cash settlement or net share settlement for all or a portion of its rights or obligations under the forward sale agreements.
<div class="lb-trans">与此次发行相关，MDU 资源与 Wells Fargo Bank, National Association、Bank of America, N.A.和 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, New York Branch 分别签订了前期销售协议，称这些机构为前期买方，根据该协议，MDU 资源同意以承销商在发行中购买股票的每股价格（初始前期销售价格）向前期买方或其各自的附属公司出售 10,152,284 股普通股，具体取决于某些调整，前期销售协议的实物结算预计将在发行完成后不超过 24 个月内进行。MDU 资源可根据某些条件选择现金结算或净股结算其在前期销售协议下的全部或部分权利或义务。
</div>MDU Resources will not initially receive any proceeds from the sale of shares of its common stock by the forward sellers (or their respective affiliates) to the underwriters. If MDU Resources elects physical settlement of the forward sale agreements, it expects to use any net proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include repayment or refinancing of debt, capital expenditures, and acquisitions, including payment in 2026 for a 49% undivided ownership interest in the Badger Wind Farm project, as well as working capital, and repurchases or redemptions of securities.
<div class="lb-trans">MDU 资源在前期卖方（或其各自的附属公司）向承销商出售其普通股的过程中，最初不会收到任何收益。如果 MDU 资源选择前期销售协议的实物结算，预计将使用任何净收益用于一般企业用途，包括偿还或再融资债务、资本支出和收购，包括在 2026 年支付 49% 不分割的 Badger 风电项目的所有权利益，以及营运资金和证券的回购或赎回。
</div>This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction to any person to whom it is unlawful to make an offer, solicitation or sale in such jurisdiction. The public offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement that has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#34;SEC&#34;). A final prospectus supplement related to the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC's website at sec.gov. In addition, copies of the prospectus and prospectus supplement relating to the shares of common stock offered in the offering may be obtained by contacting: Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, 90 South 7th Street, 5th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, at 800-645-3751 (option #5) or email a request to [email protected]; BofA Securities, NC1-022-02-25, 201 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001, Attn: Prospectus Department or via email at [email protected]; or J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717, via email at [email protected].
<div class="lb-trans">本新闻稿不构成在任何司法管辖区向任何人出售或招揽购买任何证券的要约，特别是对那些在该司法管辖区内进行要约、招揽或销售是非法的。此次公开发行是根据已向美国证券交易委员会（&#34;SEC&#34;）提交的有效的货架注册声明进行的。与此次发行相关的最终招股说明书补充文件将提交给 SEC，并将在 SEC 的网站上提供，网址为 sec.gov。此外，关于此次发行的普通股的招股说明书和招股说明书补充文件的副本可以通过以下方式获得：Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, 90 South 7th Street, 5th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402，电话 800-645-3751（选项#5）或发送电子邮件请求至 [email protected]; BofA Securities, NC1-022-02-25, 201 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001，收件人：招股说明书部门或通过电子邮件发送至 [email protected]; 或 J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717，发送电子邮件至 [email protected]。
</div>Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, such as statements regarding the company's offering of common stock and the related forward transactions. Other than statements of historical facts, all statements which address activities, events, or developments that the company anticipates will or may occur in the future are based on underlying assumptions (many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions), including but not limited to, statements identified by the words &#34;anticipates,&#34; &#34;estimates,&#34; &#34;expects,&#34; &#34;intends,&#34; &#34;plans,&#34; and &#34;predicts,&#34; in each case related to such things as growth estimates, stockholder value creation, the Company's &#34;CORE&#34; strategy, capital expenditures, trends, objectives, goals, dividend payout ratio targets, strategies and other such matters, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on many assumptions and factors, which are detailed in the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
<div class="lb-trans">关于前瞻性声明的警示说明 本新闻稿包含根据联邦证券法定义的前瞻性声明， _例如关于公司普通股发行及相关前期交易的声明。除了历史事实的陈述外，所有涉及公司预期将或可能发生的活动、事件或发展的声明均基于潜在假设（其中许多又基于进一步的假设），包括但不限于，通过 “预期”、“估计”、“期望”、“意图”、“计划” 和 “预测” 等词语识别的声明，这些声明与增长预期、股东价值创造、公司的 “核心” 战略、资本支出、趋势、目标、目标、股息支付比率目标、战略及其他事项相关，均为前瞻性声明。这些前瞻性声明基于许多假设和因素，详细信息见公司向美国证券交易委员会的备案。
</div>While made in good faith, these forward-looking statements are based largely on the company's expectations and judgments and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are unforeseeable and beyond the company's control. For additional discussion regarding risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements, see &#34;Risk Factors&#34; disclosed in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and subsequent filings. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could produce significantly different results. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required by applicable law, the company undertakes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
<div class="lb-trans">虽然这些前瞻性声明是出于善意，但它们在很大程度上基于公司的预期和判断，并且受到许多风险和不确定性的影响，其中许多是不可预见的，并超出了公司的控制范围。有关可能影响前瞻性声明的风险和不确定性的更多讨论，请参见公司最近的 10-K 表格年度报告中披露的 “风险因素”，以及后续的文件。任何假设或因素的变化都可能产生显著不同的结果。对前瞻性声明不应过度依赖，因为它们仅在作出时有效。除非适用法律要求，公司不承担更新前瞻性声明的义务，无论是由于新信息、未来事件还是其他原因。
</div>About MDU Resources Group, Inc. MDU Resources Group Inc., a member of the S&amp;P SmallCap 600 index, strives to deliver safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible electric utility and natural gas distribution services to more than 1.2 million customers across the Pacific Northwest and Midwest. In addition to its utility operations, the company's pipeline business operates a more than 3,800-mile natural gas pipeline network and storage system, ensuring reliable energy delivery across the Northern Plains. With a legacy spanning over a century, MDU Resources remains focused on energizing lives for a better tomorrow. For more information about MDU Resources, visit www.mdu.com or contact the investor relations department at [email protected].
<div class="lb-trans">关于 MDU 资源集团公司 MDU 资源集团公司是标准普尔小型股 600 指数的成员，致力于为太平洋西北地区和中西部的 120 多万客户提供安全、可靠、经济和环保的电力公用事业和天然气分配服务。除了公用事业业务外，该公司的管道业务运营着超过 3800 英里天然气管道网络和储存系统，确保北平原地区的可靠能源供应。MDU 资源公司拥有超过一个世纪的历史，始终专注于为更美好的明天提供能源。有关 MDU 资源的更多信息，请访问 www.mdu.com 或联系投资者关系部门，邮箱为 [email protected].
</div>Investor Contact: Brent Miller, treasurer, 701-530-1730
<div class="lb-trans">投资者联系： Brent Miller，财务主管，701-530-1730
</div>Media Contact: Byron Pfordte, director of integrated communications, 208-377-6050
<div class="lb-trans">媒体联系： Byron Pfordte，综合传播总监，208-377-6050
</div>SOURCE MDU Resources Group, Inc.
<div class="lb-trans">来源：MDU 资源集团公司
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MDU 资源集团定价公开发行 10,152,284 股普通股，并附带远期组件