Nicor Declares Special Pro Rata Dividend in Preparation for Completing Merger With AGL Resources

NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In preparation for the potential closing of the merger of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) with AGL Resources Inc. (NYSE: AGL), Nicor’s Board of Directors declared a special pro rata dividend today to ensure that shareholders continue to receive a dividend at the current rate until the closing of the merger. This pro rata dividend is contingent upon the completion of the merger prior to December 31, 2011, Nicor’s next regularly scheduled dividend record date.