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filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 26,
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Registration No. 333-
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM S-3
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
UGI CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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PENNSYLVANIA
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23-2668356 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
460 NORTH GULPH ROAD
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
(610) 337-1000
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrants principal
executive offices)
ROBERT H. KNAUSS, ESQ.
VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL
UGI CORPORATION
460 NORTH GULPH ROAD
KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19406
(610) 337-1000
(Name, address, including zip code and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: From time to time after the
effective date of this registration statement.
If the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered pursuant to dividend or
interest reinvestment plans, please check the following box. o
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous
basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, other than securities offered only in
connection with dividend or interest reinvestment plans, check the
following box. þ
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b)
under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration
statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the
same offering. o
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act,
check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering. o
If this Form is a registration statement pursuant to General Instruction I.D. or a post-effective
amendment thereto that shall become effective upon filing with the Commission pursuant to
Rule 462(e) under the Securities Act, check the following box. þ
If this Form is a post-effective amendment to a registration statement filed pursuant to General
Instruction I.D. filed to register additional securities or additional classes of securities
pursuant to Rule 413(b) under the Securities Act, check the
following
box. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated
filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Securities to be Registered |
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Share (2) |
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Offering Price (2) |
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Registration Fee |
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Common Stock,
without par value (3) |
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200,000 shares |
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25.17 |
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Pursuant to Rule 416(a), the number of shares being registered shall be adjusted to include any
additional shares that may become issuable as a result of stock splits, stock dividends, or similar
transactions. |
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Pursuant to Rule 457(c), the offering price is computed on the basis of the average of the high
and low prices of the Common Stock of UGI Corporation, as reported on the New York Stock Exchange
on May 21, 2010. |
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Pursuant to Rule 429(b), this registration statement
includes 140,000 shares of common stock
that may be issued from time to time and that were previously registered on the registration
statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-144781), originally filed on July 23, 2007. |
In
connection with the 140,000 previously registered shares of common stock that are being carried
forward on this registration statement, the registrant paid a fee of
$119.23.
DIVIDEND
REINVESTMENT
AND DIRECT STOCK
PURCHASE PLAN
Prospectus May 26, 2010
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002CS62644
Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan
This prospectus contains information about the Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan
(the Plan) of UGI Corporation (the Company or UGI). The Plan provides investors with a simple
and convenient method to purchase shares of UGI common stock without the payment of any brokerage
commissions or service charges. An investor does not have to be a current shareholder of UGI common
stock to participate in the Plan.
This
prospectus relates to 340,000 shares of UGI common stock, without par value, to be offered
for purchase under the Plan. Previously, 140,000 of those shares were covered by a prospectus dated
July 23, 2007. This prospectus replaces and supersedes the July 23, 2007 prospectus.
Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol UGI. On May 21, 2010,
the closing price of our common stock was $25.39 per share.
Investing in our common stock involves risk. Before enrolling in the Plan, carefully consider the
risks discussed in this prospectus, including, without limitation, under Forward-looking
Statements, in Question 2 What are the disadvantages or risks of the Plan? and in our filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR
DISAPPROVED OF THE PLAN OR THESE SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS
PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
The
date of this prospectus is May 26, 2010
ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
Please read this prospectus carefully. If you own shares now, or if you decide to buy shares
in the future, please keep this prospectus with your permanent investment records since it contains
important information about the Plan.
You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus
or any future prospectus supplement. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different
information. This prospectus may be used only where it is legal to sell these securities. You
should not assume that the information contained in this prospectus is accurate as of any date
later than the date hereof or such other dates as are stated herein or as of the respective dates
of any documents or other information incorporated herein by reference.
As used in this prospectus, the words we, us, our and UGI refer to UGI Corporation and its
subsidiaries unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Information contained in this prospectus may include forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934. Such statements use forward-looking words such as believe, plan, anticipate,
continue, estimate, expect, may, will or other similar words. These statements discuss
plans, strategies, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the
future.
A forward-looking statement may include a statement of the assumptions or bases underlying the
forward-looking statement. We believe that we have chosen these assumptions or bases in good faith
and that they are reasonable. However, we caution you that actual results almost always vary from
assumed facts or bases, and the differences between actual results and assumed facts or bases can
be material, depending on the circumstances. When considering forward-looking statements, you
should keep in mind the following important factors that could affect our future results and could
cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements:
(1) adverse weather conditions resulting in reduced demand; (2) cost volatility and availability of
propane and other liquefied petroleum gases, oil, electricity, and natural gas and the capacity to
transport product to our customers; (3) changes in domestic and foreign laws and regulations,
including safety, tax and accounting matters; (4) inability to timely recover costs through utility
rate proceedings; (5) the impact of pending and future legal proceedings; (6) competitive pressures
from the same and alternative energy sources; (7) failure to acquire new customers thereby reducing
or limiting any increase in revenues; (8) liability for environmental claims; (9) increased
customer conservation measures due to high energy prices and improvements in energy efficiency and
technology resulting in reduced demand; (10) adverse labor relations; (11) large customer,
counter-party or supplier defaults; (12) liability in excess of insurance coverage for personal
injury and property damage arising from explosions and other catastrophic events, including acts of
terrorism, resulting from operating hazards and risks incidental to generating and distributing
electricity and transporting, storing and distributing natural gas and LPG; (13) political,
regulatory and economic conditions in the United States and in foreign countries, including foreign
currency exchange rate fluctuations, particularly the euro; (14) capital market conditions,
including reduced access to capital markets and interest rate fluctuations; (15) changes in
commodity market prices resulting in significantly higher cash collateral requirements; (16)
reduced distributions from subsidiaries; and (17) the timing and success of our acquisitions and
investments to grow our businesses.
These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed in any of our forward-looking statements. Other unknown or
unpredictable factors could also have material adverse effects on future results. Carefully
consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, which could materially affect our business, financial
condition or future results.
We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement whether as a result of
new information or future events except as required by the federal securities laws.
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THE COMPANY
UGI Corporation is a holding company that, through subsidiaries, distributes and markets
energy products and related services. UGI is a domestic and international retail distributor of
propane and butane (which are liquefied petroleum gases); a provider of natural gas and electric
service through regulated local distribution utilities; a generator of electricity; a regional
marketer of energy commodities; and a regional provider of heating, ventilation, air conditioning,
refrigeration and electrical contracting services.
UGI was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1991. Our executive offices are located at 460 North
Gulph Road, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406, and our telephone number is (610) 337-1000. Our
website is http://www.ugicorp.com. The information on our website is not incorporated into, and
does not constitute a part of, this prospectus.
SUMMARY OF THE PLAN
An investor who participated in the Companys Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase
Plan as of May 26, 2010, the date of this prospectus, automatically continues to be a participant
in the Plan to the extent of the investors participation as of May 26, 2010.
The Plan provides investors with a simple and convenient method to purchase shares of UGI
common stock, without the payment of any brokerage commissions or service charges. The features of
the Plan include:
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Reinvestment of Dividends; Price. Shareholders may use all or any part of the dividends
they are entitled to receive to purchase shares of common stock. The price paid for common
stock purchased with reinvested dividends will be equal to the average of the high and low
sales prices of the common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (Composite Transactions) on
the trading day immediately preceding the date on which dividends are reinvested, as
described under the heading Reinvestment Date / Investment Date. See Dividend
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Initial Investment; Price. Interested investors may become participants by making an
initial cash investment of at least $1,000 but not more than $12,000. The price paid for
common stock purchased upon an initial investment will be equal to the average of the high
and low sales prices of the common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (Composite
Transactions) on the last trading day immediately preceding the investment date. See
Enrollment and Purchase Price for Shares below. |
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Additional Cash Purchases; Price. Plan participants may purchase additional shares of
common stock by using the Plans cash investment options. Each additional cash purchase
must be with at least $25. Total cash purchases may not exceed $12,000 per year. Only one
additional cash purchase may be made per month. Generally, the price paid for common stock
purchased under the cash investment options will be equal to the average of the high and
low sales prices of the common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (Composite
Transactions) on the last trading day immediately preceding the investment date. See Cash
Investment Options and Purchase Price for Shares below. |
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Payroll Deduction for Employees. Employees who join the Plan may have cash payments
deducted from their salary through payroll deductions. See Cash Investment Options. |
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No Commissions or Other Expenses. Participants will pay no brokerage commissions or
other expenses when they purchase shares with reinvested dividends or other cash. UGI will
pay all of these fees and expenses under the Plan. See Plan Fees below. |
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Safekeeping of Certificates. Participants may deposit UGI common stock certificates
for safekeeping into a book-entry account at no additional cost. Upon a participants
request, a certificate for the shares held in safekeeping will be sent to the participant
free of charge. |
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Federal Taxes on Dividends. Under federal tax law, participants will have to pay
federal income tax on reinvested dividends even though they do not actually receive them.
See Tax Aspects below. |
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Gifts or Transfer of Shares. Participants may give and transfer shares to others. See
Transfers and Gifts below. |
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ADMINISTRATOR OF THE PLAN
Computershare Trust Company, N.A. has been appointed to act as agent for each participant and
to administer the Plan (the Administrator). The Administrator will purchase and hold shares of
stock for Plan participants, keep records, send statements and perform other duties required by the
Plan.
By enrolling in the Plan, participants authorize the Administrator to receive optional cash
payments and dividends on their behalf, if any portions of dividends are reinvested, and to apply
these amounts to purchase shares of UGI common stock.
UGI reserves the right to make additional or other arrangements for the administration of the
Plan. See Plan Changes and Termination below for additional information about changes to the
Plan.
All inquiries, notices, requests and other communications about participation in the Plan should be
directed to the Administrator as detailed below.
INQUIRIES ABOUT THE PLAN AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PLAN
For information about the Plan or participation in the Plan, contact the Administrator:
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For UGI shareholder service, including the sale of a participants shares: 1-800-850-1774 |
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In Writing |
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For account correspondence, to make a cash investment, deposit certificates, request
withdrawal of shares, request the sale of shares or terminate participation: |
UGI Corporation
c/o Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 43078
Providence, RI 02940-3078 or
250 Royall Street
Canton, MA 02021
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For a copy of the Plan prospectus, requests to enroll, obtain forms, or sell, other
inquiries or requests to initiate certain account transactions:
www.computershare.com/investor. |
Participants should mention UGI in all communications with the Administrator and provide their
account number.
Participants may access their account online to view share balance, track the estimated value of
their holdings, view dividend history, sell shares, request a stock certificate, print duplicate
statements, and obtain online forms and other information about their account. Participant online
account information is housed on the Administrators website at www.computershare.com/investor
through Investor Centre.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAN
The following question and answer format briefly explains the Plan. An investor who
participated in the Companys Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan as of May 26,
2010, the date of this prospectus, automatically continues to be a participant in the Plan to the
extent of the investors participation as of May 26, 2010.
Purpose
1. What is the purpose of the Plan?
The purpose of the Plan is to provide shareholders and interested investors the opportunity to
purchase shares of UGI common stock periodically without payment of commissions or other expenses.
The Plan also provides participants with safekeeping of certificates and a convenient way to
transfer and sell shares.
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Risks
2. What are the disadvantages or risks of the Plan?
In addition to the factors set forth under Forward-looking Statements above, the disadvantages or
risks of the Plan include:
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No interest is paid on funds pending investment. No interest is paid on dividends or
funds held by the Administrator pending reinvestment or investment. |
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Participants bear all risk of loss that may result from market fluctuations in the
price of UGI common stock. UGI cannot guarantee that the price of UGI common stock will
increase. The ability to purchase or sell shares is subject to the terms of the Plan;
participants cannot designate a specific price or date at which to purchase or sell shares. In addition, participants will not know the exact number of shares purchased until
after the reinvestment or investment date. Participants may not be able to purchase or
sell shares in the Plan in time to react to market conditions. Thus, participants bear the
risk of loss that may result if the price of UGI common stock decreases. |
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Participants may not be able to sell Plan shares at one time or at a favorable price.
The market price of our common stock varies. UGI cannot guarantee that there will be an
active trading market for its common stock in the future. Participants may not be able to
sell all of their Plan shares at any one time or at a favorable price, if at all. Thus,
investors should participate in the Plan only if they are capable of making, and seeking
to make, a long-term investment in UGI common stock. |
Participants are encouraged to review carefully other important factors and risks that are
identified in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30,
2009, which is incorporated by reference into this prospectus.
Eligibility
3. Who is eligible to participate in the Plan?
Any person or entity is eligible to participate in the Plan, whether or not such person or entity
currently owns UGI common stock. Investors living outside the U.S. should make sure that
participation would not violate any laws in the country in which they reside. We reserve the right
to terminate the participation of any shareholder if we deem it advisable under any foreign laws or
regulations.
Enrollment
4. How does a person enroll?
A. How does a shareholder who owns UGI common stock registered in his or her name become a
participant?
A shareholder who owns common stock registered in the shareholders name may become a participant
in the Plan by either:
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completing the enrollment form included with this prospectus and sending it to the
Administrator at the address shown on the form or |
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enrolling online through the Administrators website at
www.computershare.com/investor and following the instructions provided. |
Shareholders who enroll in the Plan can increase their ownership of UGI common stock through the
automatic reinvestment of dividends received on UGI common stock or through the cash investment
options.
B. How does a shareholder who holds UGI common stock through a broker, bank or other intermediary
account become a participant?
A beneficial owner of UGI common stock whose shares are registered in a nominee name (such as
in the name of a bank, broker or other nominee) but who wishes to participate in the Plan should
arrange to have the participants broker, bank or other nominee participate in the Plan on the
participants behalf. In such a case, participation may be on terms and conditions that differ from
the terms and conditions of this Plan and a participant will be unable to participate in any of the
cash investment options.
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A beneficial owner of UGI common stock whose shares are registered in a nominee name but who wishes
to participate directly in the Plan with respect to some or all of the shareholders UGI shares
should instruct the shareholders broker,
bank or other nominee to register the requisite number of the shareholders UGI shares in the
beneficial owners name. The beneficial owner should then:
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complete the enrollment form included with this prospectus and send it to the
Administrator at the address shown on the form or |
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enroll online through the Administrators website at www.computershare.com/investor
and follow the instructions provided. |
C. How does an interested investor who is not a shareholder become a participant?
An interested investor may become a participant by making an initial minimum investment of at least
$1,000 but not more than $12,000 by either:
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completing the enrollment form and sending it to the Administrator at the address
shown on the form or |
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enrolling online through the Administrators website at
www.computershare.com/investor and following the instructions provided. |
The initial investment can be paid by check, made payable to Computershare UGI, in U.S. dollars
drawn on a U.S. bank. When enrolling online, an investor can authorize a one-time bank debit to
satisfy the minimum purchase amount or a one-time debit plus ongoing investments. After the initial
minimum investment has been paid, the minimum cash purchase will be $25. Total cash purchases,
including the initial minimum investment, may not exceed $12,000 per year. Only one cash purchase
may be made per month.
5. How can an interested investor or a shareholder get a copy of the prospectus or enrollment form?
To request a copy of the Plan prospectus or enrollment form, contact the Administrator at
1-800-850-1774 or print or download these items from the Administrators website at
www.computershare.com/investor.
Dividend Reinvestment Options
6. Will participants receive dividends?
The Plan does not affect the dividend policy of UGI or represent a guarantee of the payment of
future dividends, which will continue to depend upon the earnings and financial condition of, and
other relevant factors affecting, UGI and its subsidiaries.
7. What are the dividend reinvestment options under the Plan?
Participants may elect to reinvest all, some or none of the dividends they receive on UGI common
stock to purchase additional shares. Participants must select one of the following three options on
the enrollment form:
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reinvestment
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Cash dividends paid on all Plan shares will be
automatically reinvested to purchase additional shares
of UGI common stock. |
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reinvestment
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A portion of a participants cash dividends will be
paid in cash and the remainder will be reinvested to
purchase additional shares of UGI common stock. A
participant must specify the number of whole Plan
shares on which they wish to receive cash dividends. A
participant may choose to have such cash dividends
directly deposited to the participants designated U.S.
bank account or sent by check. |
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All cash (no
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reinvestment)
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participant may choose to have such cash dividends
directly deposited to the participants designated U.S.
bank account or sent by check. |
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If a dividend option is not selected on an enrollment form, a participants dividends will be
fully reinvested to purchase additional shares. Shares on which dividends are reinvested are
considered participating shares.
To have cash dividends directly deposited into a designated U.S. bank account, a participant must
complete and return a Direct Deposit Authorization Form. A participant may request a copy of the
Direct Deposit Authorization Form from the Administrator at 1-800-850-1774 or authorize direct
deposit when enrolling online or accessing the participants account online at
www.computershare.com/investor.
8. Can a participant change the participants dividend option under the Plan?
A participant may request a change to the participants dividend option at any time by:
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calling the Administrator at 1-800-850-1774; |
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accessing the participants account through the Administrators website at
www.computershare.com/investor; or |
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writing to the Administrator at P.O. Box 43078, Providence, RI 02940-3078 or 250
Royall Street, Canton, MA 02021. |
The Administrator must receive a request on or before a dividend record date in order for a request
to be effective for that dividend. Otherwise, a request will be effective for the following
dividend.
Cash Investment Options
9. How do the cash investment options work?
A participant may purchase additional shares of UGI common stock by using the Plans cash
investment options, under which a participant can invest a minimum of $25 per month and a maximum
of $12,000 per year, including the initial minimum investment. Optional cash investments will be
used to purchase shares on the first trading day of each month.
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Investments by check. Participants can make additional cash investments by check,
payable to Computershare UGI, in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank. Participants
should not send cash, travelers checks, money orders or third party checks. To facilitate
investment processing, participants should use the cash investment transaction form
attached to the participants statement of account and mail the participants check and
transaction form in the return envelope provided with each statement or to the address
specified on the statement. A check must be received by the Administrator at least two
business days prior to the date on which such optional cash investment is to be used to
purchase any additional shares of common stock. When investing by check, there is no need
to invest the same amount each time. A participant is under no obligation to make
investments in any month or at any particular time. |
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Investments by one-time bank debit. Participants can make additional cash investments
by going to the Administrators website at www.computershare.com/investor and authorizing
a one-time online bank debit from an account at a U.S. bank or financial institution.
One-time online optional cash payments will be held by the Administrator for at least
three banking days before being invested. A participant should refer to the online
confirmation for the participants bank account debit date. When investing by one-time
online bank debit, there is no need to invest the same amount each time. A participant is
under no obligation to make investments in any month or at any particular time. |
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Investments by automatic withdrawal. Participants can make additional cash
investments on a regular, recurring basis by authorizing an Automatic Clearing House
withdrawal from an account at a U.S. bank or financial institution. Participants can
authorize funds to be withdrawn from such account on the 25th day of
each month. If the 25th is not a business day, funds will be
withdrawn on the next business day. This feature allows participants to make ongoing
investments without writing a check. To authorize automatic withdrawals, a participant
must complete a Direct Debit Authorization Form, which can be obtained by calling the
Administrator or by accessing the participants account through the Administrators
website at www.computershare.com/investor. A request will be processed and will become
effective as promptly as practicable; however, a participant should allow four to six
weeks for the first automatic withdrawal to be initiated. Automatic withdrawals will
continue at the level specified by a participant until the Administrator is instructed
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Interest will not be paid on amounts held pending investment. In the event that a participants
optional cash payment is returned unpaid, whether the attempted investment was made by check or an
automatic withdrawal from the participants bank account, the Administrator will consider the
request for investment of such funds null and void. The Administrator shall immediately remove from
the participants account those shares, if any, purchased upon the prior credit of such funds. The
Administrator shall thereupon be entitled to sell shares to satisfy any uncollected amount and will
assess a $25 fee. If the net proceeds of the sale of such shares are insufficient to satisfy the
balance of such uncollected amounts, the Administrator shall be entitled to sell such additional
shares from the participants account as may be necessary to satisfy the uncollected balance.
10. How does a participant change or stop automatic withdrawals?
A participant may change or stop automatic withdrawals by:
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A new Direct Debit Authorization Form must be completed if a participants bank account number
changes.
11. How may an employee participate through payroll deductions?
Employees of UGI and its subsidiaries may participate through a payroll deduction option. An
employee may join the Plan at any time by completing an authorization form and a payroll deduction
form and returning them to UGI. By completing the payroll deduction form, employees will authorize
UGI to withhold a specified amount from their compensation in each pay period, the total of which
may not exceed $12,000 per year, and apply that amount to the purchase of shares for the account of
the employee on the first trading day of each month at a purchase price equal to the average of the
high and low sales prices of the common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (Composite
Transactions) (NYSE) on the last trading day immediately preceding the investment date. The
payroll deduction form will permit such authorization to continue for an indefinite period of time
until the amount of the payroll deduction is revised, changed or terminated by written notice to
UGI. Such notice of a revision, change or termination by an employee will become effective as soon
as practicable after an employees request is received by UGI. The minimum weekly payroll deduction
is $1.
Reinvestment Date / Investment Date
12. When will shares be purchased under the Plan?
The dividend payment dates for UGI common stock are currently the first day of each of January,
April, July and October. Thus, the date that dividends are reinvested will be the first day of each
of January, April, July and October. If the investment date falls on a day that our stock is not
traded (e.g., a weekend day or holiday), then the investment date will be on the next trading day.
Initial and optional cash investments will be invested on the first trading day of each month. The
Administrator will apply any optional cash investment received at least two business days before an
investment date to the purchase of stock for that investment date. Any optional cash investment not
received at least two business days before an investment date will be applied to the purchase of
stock on the next succeeding investment date, unless a participant requests that the optional cash
investment be returned.
Source of Shares
13. What is the source of shares for the Plan?
Shares of our common stock will be issued directly by us from our authorized but unissued shares or
treasury shares.
Purchase Price for Shares
14. At what price are shares purchased with reinvested dividends?
On the dividend payment date, UGI will pay to the Administrator dividends on the shares allocated
to participants accounts. These funds will be used to purchase shares from the Company at a price
equal to the average of the high and low sales prices for the Companys common stock as reported by
the NYSE for the trading day immediately preceding the date on which dividends are reinvested, as
described under the heading Reinvestment Date / Investment Date.
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15. At what price are shares purchased with initial cash investments and optional cash investments?
Initial and optional cash investments will be used to purchase shares on the first trading day of
each month. These funds will be used to purchase additional shares at a price equal to the average
of the high and low sales prices of the common stock on the NYSE on the last trading day
immediately preceding the cash investment date. All additional shares purchased and held under the
Plan will automatically become participating shares under the Plan. Each participants account will
be credited as of the applicable purchase date with the number of full and fractional shares equal
to the amount to be invested divided by the applicable purchase price.
16. Will interest be paid on amounts held pending the actual investment date?
No. Interest will not be paid on any amounts held by the Administrator pending investment.
17. Will a participant have control of when shares are purchased?
A participant will not have the authority or power to control either the timing or pricing of
shares purchased under the Plan. Accordingly, participants will bear the market risk associated
with fluctuations in the price of UGI common stock. That means that it is possible for the market
price of UGI common stock to increase or decrease before a participants funds are used to purchase
shares.
Book-entry Shares and Safekeeping of Shares
18. How are Plan shares held?
Shares of UGI common stock purchased under the Plan will be maintained in a participants Plan
account in book-entry form. Participants will receive a periodic Plan statement detailing the
status of their holdings.
19. May participants deposit UGI shares into their account for safekeeping?
A participant may deposit any UGI stock certificates registered in the participants name with the
Administrator for safekeeping to be held as book-entry shares at no cost. We will pay all fees
for this service. Safekeeping is beneficial because participants will no longer bear the risk and
cost associated with the loss, theft, or destruction of stock certificates.
To use the safekeeping service, complete the transaction form that is a part of the statement of
account and send it together with the stock certificates to the Administrator at the address
indicated on the form. Or, simply send the certificates to the Administrator and include a written
request to have the certificates deposited. Do not endorse the certificates or complete the
assignment section. Please send certificates by registered or certified mail, with return receipt
requested, or some other form of traceable mail, and properly insured.
The certificates will remain a participants responsibility until they are received by the
Administrator. The Administrator will confirm the receipt of stock certificates deposited for
safekeeping.
Certificates for Shares
20. How does a participant obtain a stock certificate?
A participant can request a stock certificate for some or all of the whole shares credited to the
participants Plan account at any time by:
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Certificates will be issued for whole shares only and are normally issued within two business days
after receipt of a request.
If a participant wishes to remain enrolled in the Plan but wishes to withdraw a portion of the
participants shares, a stock certificate will be issued for the requested number of whole shares
and any remaining whole and/or fractional shares will remain in the account.
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If a participant requests a stock certificate for all shares credited to the participants
account and wishes to close such account and terminate participation in the Plan, a stock
certificate will be issued for the whole shares and a cash payment will be made for any remaining
fractional share. The cash payment will be based on the then-current market price of UGI common
stock on the NYSE on the date on which the cash payment is made, less any applicable service or
processing fees. Instructions received by the Administrator to terminate participation in the Plan
will be processed no later than five business days after the date on which the instructions are
received.
Certificates will be issued in the name(s) in which the account is registered, unless otherwise
instructed. If the certificate is to be issued in a name other than a participants, the
participant will be required to initiate a transfer of ownership before the certificate can be
issued. The signature on the transfer instructions must be guaranteed by a financial institution
participating in the Medallion Guarantee Program, as discussed under Transfers and Gifts Can a
participant transfer or gift shares? below.
Sale of Shares
21. How does a participant arrange for the sale of shares in the Plan?
A participant may use a stockbroker to sell shares by (i) requesting a certificate for the
participants shares and delivering the certificate to such stockbroker or (ii) authorizing the
Administrator to transfer the participants shares electronically to a brokerage account through
the Direct Registration System. If a participant wants to sell shares held in stock certificate
form, the shares must first be deposited and converted into book-entry shares.
In addition, a participant can sell all or any portion of the participants book-entry Plan shares
by contacting the Administrator. A participant has two choices when making a sale through the
Administrator, depending on how a sale request is submitted as follows:
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Market Order: A market order is a request to sell shares promptly at the current
market price. Market order sales are only available at www.computershare.com/investor
through Investor Centre or by calling the Administrator directly at 1-800-850-1774.
Market order sale requests received at www.computershare.com/investor through Investor
Centre or by telephone will be placed promptly upon receipt during market hours (normally
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). Any orders received after 4:00 p.m. Eastern time
will be placed promptly on the next day the market is open. The price shall be the market
price of the sale obtained by the Administrators broker, less a service fee of $25 and a
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Batch Order: A batch order is an accumulation of all sales requests for a security
submitted together as a collective request. Batch orders are submitted on each market
day, assuming there are sale requests to be processed. Sale instructions for batch orders
received by the Administrator will be processed no later than five business days after
the date on which the order is received (except where deferral is required under
applicable federal or state laws or regulations), assuming the applicable market is open
for trading and sufficient market liquidity exists. Batch order sales are available at
www.computershare.com/investor through Investor Centre or by calling Computershare
directly at 1-800-850-1774. All sales requests received in writing will be submitted as
batch order sales. The Administrator will cause a participants shares to be sold on the
open market within five business days of receipt of a participants request. To maximize
cost savings for batch order sale requests, the Administrator will seek to sell shares in
round lot transactions. For this purpose the Administrator may combine each selling
participants shares with those of other selling participants. In every case of a batch
order sale, the price to each selling participant shall be the weighted average sale
price obtained by the Administrators broker for each aggregate order placed by the
Administrator and executed by the broker, less, a service fee of $15 and a processing fee
of $0.12 per share sold. Proceeds are normally paid by check, which are
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All per share processing fees include any brokerage commissions the Administrator is required to
pay. A participant should be aware that the price of shares of our common stock may rise or fall
during the period between a request for sale, its receipt by the Plan Administrator and the
ultimate sale on the open market. Instructions sent to the Administrator to sell shares are binding
and may not be rescinded. The Administrator may, for various reasons, require a transaction
request to be submitted in writing. A participant should contact the Administrator to determine if
there are any limitations applicable to a particular sale request.
A participant may also customize his or her payment preference for many different currencies
through the Administrators International Currency Exchange Service. A participant needs to
provide the Administrator with his or her payment
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preference via www.computershare.com/investor and let the Administrator know where the money is to
be deposited. To register for global payments, a participant should go to
www.computershare.com/investor and follow the log-in instructions.
The Administrator also reserves the right to decline to process a sale if it determines, in its
sole discretion, that supporting legal documentation is required. In addition, no one will have any
authority or power to direct the time or price at which shares for the Plan are sold, and no one,
other than the Administrator, will select the broker(s) or dealer(s) through or from whom sales are
to be made.
Termination of Participation
22. How does a participant terminate participation?
A participant can terminate participation in the Plan at any time by:
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completing and submitting the tear-off portion of the participants account
statement. |
If a participant requests termination of participation, the participant must choose (i) to sell all
of the participants shares held by the Administrator, (ii) to receive a certificate or open a
book-entry account for all full shares and a check for any fractional share, or (iii) a combination
of the foregoing. After termination of participation, dividends will be paid by check or directly
deposited into a participants bank account.
In the event a participant reinvests dividends and its notice of termination is received by the
Administrator near a record date for a dividend payment, the Administrator, in its sole discretion,
may either distribute that dividend in cash or reinvest it in shares on the participants behalf.
In the event the dividend is reinvested, the Administrator will process the termination as soon as
practicable, but in no event later than five business days after the purchase is completed.
23. How can participation in the Plan be terminated by UGI?
At its discretion, UGI may instruct the Administrator to close a Plan account that contains less
than one share of UGI common stock. In such a case, the participant will receive a check for the
fractional share based on the then-current market price of UGI common stock, less any service and
processing fees. The check for the net sale proceeds will be mailed to the participants address on
record.
UGI reserves the right to deny, suspend or terminate participation by a shareholder who is using
the Plan for purposes inconsistent with the intended purpose of the Plan. In such event, the
Administrator will notify the participant in writing and will continue to safekeep the
participants shares but will not accept optional cash investments or reinvest the participants
dividends.
Additionally, UGI reserves the right to terminate a participants enrollment if UGI deems it
advisable under any foreign laws or regulations.
Transfers and Gifts
24. Can a participant transfer or gift shares?
A participant may transfer ownership of some or all Plan shares by gift, private sale, or
otherwise. To transfer shares, a participant must complete a Transfer of Ownership Form, or an
executed stock power, and return it to the Administrator. Transfers may be made in book-entry or
certificated form.
Requests for transfer of book-entry shares held under the Plan are subject to the same requirements
as the transfer of UGI common stock certificates, including the requirement of a Medallion
Signature Guarantee. A participant may request a copy of the Transfer of Ownership Form by
contacting the Administrator at 1-800-850-1774 or by downloading the forms from the Administrators
website at www.computershare.com/investor.
Reports to Participants
25. What types of reports or communications will a participant receive?
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activity after each transaction in the participants account. Each account statement will
show the amount of cash invested, where applicable; the amount of dividends reinvested;
the purchase or sale price; the number of shares purchased or sold and any applicable
fees; and any activity associated with share deposits, transfers or withdrawals. For
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Shareholder communications. A participant will receive copies of the same
communications sent to all other UGI common stockholders. If applicable, a participant may
consent to receive such materials electronically over the Internet. Thus, instead of
receiving materials through the mail, a participant will receive an electronic notice
through e-mail regarding the availability of UGI materials online and instructions
regarding how to view and act on them. |
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Annual IRS information returns. A participant will receive an annual statement that
reports dividends paid to the participant as well as gross proceeds from the sale of any
Plan shares. See Tax Aspects below. |
Address Change
26. What if a participants address changes?
A participant should notify the Administrator promptly if the participants address changes. All
communications, including notices, dividends and statements, will be sent to the participants
latest address on record.
Adjustment of Number of Shares
27. What if UGI issues a stock dividend or there is a recapitalization or rights offering?
In the event of any stock dividend on the Companys common stock, or if there is any
recapitalization of the Company affecting the common stock resulting from any merger, consolidation
or other reorganization of the Company, or in the event of any split-up or combination of shares of
the common stock, appropriate adjustment shall be made by the Board of Directors of the Company in
the aggregate number of shares that may thereafter be offered under the Plan. Adjustments shall be
made in such manner as the Board of Directors shall in its sole discretion determine to be
equitable, and such determination shall be conclusive for all purposes of the Plan.
If the Company sells additional shares of common stock through a rights offering, the rights will
be forwarded to the participant for disposition.
Voting
28. How do participants vote Plan shares at shareholder meetings?
Participants may vote Plan shares in accordance with instructions set forth in the Companys proxy
materials for all shareholder meetings.
Plan Changes and Termination
29. Can the Plan be changed or terminated?
The Board of Directors reserves the right to suspend, modify or terminate the Plan at any time. Any
such suspension, modification or termination will be announced to all shareholders. No shares
issued under the Plan will revert to UGI upon termination of the Plan under any circumstances. The
Plan does not affect the dividend policy of UGI or represent a guarantee of future dividends, which
will continue to depend upon the earnings and financial condition of, and other relevant factors
affecting, UGI and its subsidiaries.
UGI and the Administrator reserve the right to change any administrative procedure of the Plan. If
the Plan is terminated, whole shares will continue to be held in book-entry form in a participants
Plan account or distributed in certificate form at UGIs sole discretion. A cash payment will be
made for any fractional share.
Tax Aspects
30. What are the tax consequences of participating in the Plan?
The discussion below is only a summary of the important U.S. federal income tax consequences of
your participation in the Plan. This summary is not a complete description of all of the tax
consequences of your participation in the Plan and is subject to change based on changes in tax
laws and regulations. Participants are advised to consult their tax advisors
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with respect to the tax consequences of participation in the Plan (including the effect of U.S.
federal, state, local and foreign tax laws and any applicable U.S. tax withholding laws).
Cash dividends, if any, reinvested under the Plan will be taxable for U.S. federal income tax
purposes as having been received even though a participant has not actually received them in cash.
The total amount of dividends, if any, paid to a participant during a calendar year, whether or not
they are reinvested, will be reported to such participant and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service
each year.
Participants will not realize any taxable income when they receive certificates for full
shares credited to their account whether upon their request for such certificates or upon
withdrawal from or termination of the Plan. However, participants may realize capital gains or
losses when full shares acquired under the Plan are sold. Upon withdrawal from or termination of
the Plan, participants may also realize capital gain or loss when they receive a cash payment for a
fractional share credited to their accounts.
A participants dividends and sale proceeds are subject to U.S. federal tax withholding if the
participant fails to provide a taxpayer identification number to the Administrator. Dividends and
sale proceeds payable to participants residing in certain foreign countries may also be subject to
U.S. federal tax withholding. In any case in which federal income taxes are required to be
withheld, the Administrator will reinvest or pay to you, as the case may be, an amount equal to the
dividends or sale proceeds less the amount of tax withheld. For U.S. Internal Revenue Service
reporting purposes, the amount of any dividend withheld is included in the dividend income.
Responsibilities of UGI and the Administrator
31. What are the responsibilities of UGI and the Administrator under the Plan?
Neither UGI nor the Administrator will be liable for any act the Administrator does in good faith
or for any good faith omission to act. This includes, without limitation, any claims of liability
for:
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PLAN FEES
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Enrollment of new investors
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No Charge |
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Purchase of shares |
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Reinvestment of dividends
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Processing fee (includes any
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$0.12 per share |
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USE OF PROCEEDS
UGI will use the proceeds of the sale of common stock to participants in the Plan for general
corporate purposes.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
UGI files reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such reports, proxy
statements and other information are available over the Internet at the SECs web site at
http://www.sec.gov. A person can also read and copy any document filed with the SEC at the SECs
Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call 1-800-SEC-0330 for
further information about the operation of the Public Reference Room.
INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
The following documents filed with the SEC by UGI (File No. 1-11071) are incorporated by
reference into this prospectus:
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UGIs Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on January 29, 2010, April
22, 2010 and May 26, 2010. |
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The description of UGIs common stock contained in its registration statement on Form
8-B, dated March 23, 1992, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Form 8-B, dated April 10, 1992,
and Amendment No. 2 to Form 8-B dated April 17, 1996, and any amendments or reports filed
after the date hereof for the purpose of updating such description. |
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All documents filed by UGI with the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act after the date of this prospectus and prior to the termination of the
offering shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in and shall be a part of this prospectus
from the date of filing of such documents.
The information incorporated by reference is considered to be part of this prospectus and later
information filed with the SEC will modify or supersede this information. Any statement so modified
or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of
this prospectus.
A copy of any or all of the documents that are incorporated by reference into this prospectus,
other than exhibits to such documents, can be requested (at no cost) by writing or calling the
Treasurer at UGI Corporation, P.O. Box 858, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 19482, (610) 337-1000.
LEGAL OPINION
The legality of the shares of common stock offered by this prospectus has been passed upon for
UGI by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP.
EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements of UGI Corporation as of September 30, 2009 and 2008 and
for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2009 and managements assessment of
the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting (which is included in Managements
Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting) as of September 30, 2009, incorporated in this
Prospectus by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 26, 2010, have been so
incorporated in reliance on the report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered
public accounting firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.
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DIVIDEND
REINVESTMENT
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item 14. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution. |
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Item 15. Indemnification of Directors and Officers. |
Section 1741 of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988 (the Business Corporation
Law) provides that a business corporation may indemnify directors and officers against expenses
(including attorneys fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and
reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with any threatened, pending or completed action or
proceeding (other than an action by or in the right of the corporation), provided that the person
in question acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in, or not
opposed to, the best interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal proceeding, had
no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. Section 1742 provides that a
business corporation may indemnify its directors and officers solely against expenses (including
attorneys fees) if the action or proceeding is by or in the right of the corporation. In addition,
Section 1742 states that indemnification shall not be made if the person has been adjudged to be
liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent it is judicially determined upon
application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all of the circumstances of
the case, the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification for certain expenses.
Section 1743 requires a corporation to indemnify its directors and officers against expenses they
may incur in defending actions against them in such capacities if they are successful on the merits
or otherwise in the defense of such actions.
Section 1713 of the Business Corporation Law permits the shareholders to adopt a bylaw
provision relieving a director (but not an officer) of personal liability for monetary damages
except where (i) the director has breached or failed to perform the duties of such office under
applicable law, and (ii) such conduct constitutes self-dealing, willful misconduct or recklessness.
This section also provides that a director may not be relieved of liability for the payment of
taxes pursuant to any federal, state or local law or of responsibility or liability under a
criminal statute. Section 4.01 of our Bylaws limits the liability of any director to the fullest
extent permitted by Section 1713 of the Business Corporation Law.
Section 1746 of the Business Corporation Law grants a corporation broad authority to indemnify
its directors, officers and other agents for liabilities and expenses incurred in such capacity,
except in circumstances where the act or failure to act giving rise to the claim for
indemnification is determined by a court to have constituted willful misconduct or recklessness.
Article VII of our Bylaws provides for indemnification of directors, officers and other agents to
the extent otherwise permitted by Section 1741 of the Business Corporation Law and pursuant to the
authority of Section 1746 of the Business Corporation Law.
Article VII of our Bylaws provides, except as expressly prohibited by law or as a result of a
final arbitration decision under Section 7.06 of the Bylaws, an unconditional right to
indemnification for expenses and any liability paid or incurred by any of our directors or
officers, or any other person designated by the Board of Directors as an indemnified
representative, in connection with any actual or threatened claim, action, suit or proceeding
(including derivative suits) in which he or she may be involved by reason of being or having been
a director, officer, employee or agent of us or, at our request, of another corporation, partnership,
joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other entity. The Bylaws specifically authorize
indemnification against both judgments and amounts paid in settlement of derivative suits. Section
1742 of the Business Corporation Law authorizes indemnification solely of expenses incurred in
defending a derivative action. Article VII of the Bylaws also allows indemnification for punitive
damages and liabilities incurred under federal securities laws.
Unlike the provisions of Business Corporation Law Sections 1741 and 1742, Article VII does not
require us to determine the availability of indemnification by the procedures or the standard of
conduct specified in Sections 1741 and 1742 of the Business Corporation Law. A person who has
incurred an indemnifiable expense or liability has a right to be indemnified independent of any
procedures or determinations that otherwise would be required, and that right is
enforceable against us as long as indemnification is not prohibited by law or a final arbitration
decision. To the extent indemnification is permitted only for a portion of a liability, the Bylaw
provisions require us to indemnify such portion. If the
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indemnification provided for in Article VII
is unavailable for any reason in respect of any liability or portion thereof, the Bylaws require us
to make a contribution toward the liability. Indemnification rights under the Bylaws do not depend
upon the approval of any future Board of Directors.
Section 7.03 of our Bylaws requires us to pay the expenses (including attorneys fees and
disbursements) incurred in good faith by a director or officer in specified circumstances upon
receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of him or her to repay the amount if it is ultimately
determined pursuant to Section 7.06 of the Bylaws that he or she is not entitled to be indemnified
by us pursuant to Article VII. Section 7.04 of our Bylaws authorizes us to further effect or
secure our indemnification obligations by entering into indemnification agreements, maintaining
insurance, acting as self-insurer, creating a trust fund, granting a security interest in its
assets or property, establishing a letter of credit or using any other means that may be available
from time to time.
Section 5.01(c) of our Bylaws limits the personal liability of our officers to us and our
shareholders for monetary damages for any action taken, or any failure to take action, unless the
officer has breached or failed to perform the applicable duties of his or her office and the breach
or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing, willful misconduct or recklessness. Section
5.01(c), however, does not apply to the responsibility or liability of an officer pursuant to any
criminal statute or for the payment of taxes pursuant to local, state or federal law.
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Item 16. Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
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3.1
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(Second) Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company as amended
through June 6, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 contained in UGIs
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005) |
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3.2
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Bylaws of UGI as amended through September 28, 2004 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.2 contained in UGIs Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 28,
2004) |
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5.1
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Legal Opinion of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP |
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23.1
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Consent of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1) |
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23.2
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Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
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24.1
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Power of Attorney (included on signature page) |
Item 17. Undertakings.
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:
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To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective
amendment to this registration statement: |
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To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933; |
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To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the
registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which,
individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth
in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in
volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed
that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum
offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant
to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than
20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the Calculation of
Registration Fee table in the effective registration statement. |
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To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not
previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information
in the registration statement; |
Provided, however, that paragraphs (a)(1)(i), (a)(1)(ii) and (a)(1)(iii) of this section do not
apply if the Registration Statement is on Form S-3 and the information required to be included in a
post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with or furnished to the
Commission by the registrant pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in the registration statement, or is contained in a form
of prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) that is part of the registration statement.
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That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each
such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to
the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be
deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. |
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To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities
being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering. |
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That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of
1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities: |
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The undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the
undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting
method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to
such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will
be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such
purchaser: |
(i) Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the
offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;
(ii) Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the
undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;
(iii) The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing
material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on
behalf of the undersigned registrant; and
(iv) Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned
registrant to the purchaser.
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The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability under
the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the Registrants annual report pursuant to Section 13(a)
or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an
employee benefit plans annual report pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934) that is incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement shall be deemed to be a new
Registration Statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such
securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be
permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the
foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the
Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in
the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against
such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a
director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action,
suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with
the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the
matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the
question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and
will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has
reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has
duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, on the 26th day of May, 2010.
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UGI CORPORATION
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/s/ Lon R. Greenberg
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Lon R. Greenberg |
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
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Each person whose signature appears below hereby appoints Lon R. Greenberg, John L. Walsh, and
Robert H. Knauss, and each of them acting individually, as his or her true and lawful
attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, with the authority to
execute in the name of each such person, and to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
together with any exhibits thereto and other documents therewith, any and all amendments to this
registration statement (including post-effective amendments and all other related documents)
necessary or advisable to enable the registrant to comply with the Securities Act, and any rules,
regulations and requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in respect thereof, which
amendments may make such changes in the registration statement as the aforesaid attorney-in-fact
executing the same deems appropriate.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this registration statement
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities
indicated, as of May 26, 2010.
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By:
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/s/ Lon R. Greenberg
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Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer |
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Lon R. Greenberg
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(Principal Executive Officer) and Director |
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By:
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/s/ John L. Walsh
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President and Chief Operating Officer |
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John L. Walsh
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(Principal Operating Officer) and Director |
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By:
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/s/ Peter Kelly
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Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer |
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Peter Kelly
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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By:
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/s/ Davinder Athwal
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Vice President Accounting and Financial Control |
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Davinder Athwal
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and Chief Risk Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) |
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By:
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/s/ Stephen D. Ban
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Director |
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Stephen D. Ban |
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By:
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/s/ Richard C. Gozon
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Director |
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Richard C. Gozon |
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By:
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/s/ Ernest E. Jones
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Director |
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Ernest E. Jones |
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By:
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/s/ Anne Pol
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Director |
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Anne Pol |
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By:
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/s/ M. Shawn Puccio
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Director |
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M. Shawn Puccio |
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By:
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/s/ Marvin O. Schlanger
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Director |
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Marvin O. Schlanger |
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By:
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/s/ Roger B. Vincent
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Director |
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Roger B. Vincent |
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. |
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Exhibit |
3.1
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(Second) Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company as amended
through June 6, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 contained in UGIs
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005) |
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3.2
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Bylaws of UGI as amended through September 28, 2004 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.2 contained in UGIs Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 28,
2004) |
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5.1
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Legal Opinion of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP |
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23.1
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Consent of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1) |
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23.2
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Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
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24.1
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Power of Attorney (included on signature page) |
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