Atlas Energy, L.P. Increases Distribution to $0.31 for the First Quarter 2013

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlas Energy, L.P. (NYSE: ATLS) today declared an increased quarterly distribution for the first quarter 2013 of $0.31 per common unit. This $0.31 per common unit distribution represents an approximate 3% increase from the fourth quarter 2012 distribution of $0.30 per common unit, as well as a 24% increase from the first quarter 2012 distribution of $0.25 per common unit. The first quarter 2013 distribution is payable Monday, May 20, 2013 to holders of record as of Monday, May 6, 2013.

Atlas Energy, L.P. (NYSE: ATLS) is a master limited partnership which owns all of the general partner Class A units and incentive distribution rights and an approximate 43% limited partner interest in its upstream oil & gas subsidiary, Atlas Resource Partners, L.P. Additionally, Atlas Energy owns and operates the general partner of its midstream oil & gas subsidiary, Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P., through all of the general partner interest, all the incentive distribution rights and an approximate 9% limited partner interest. For more information, please visit our website at www.atlasenergy.com, or contact Investor Relations at InvestorRelations@atlasenergy.com.