MDU Resources Prices Public Offering of 10,152,284 Shares of Common Stock with a Forward Component

Core Viewpoint - MDU Resources Group, Inc. has announced a public offering of 10,152,284 shares of its common stock at a price of $19.70 per share, with the offering expected to close on or about December 5, 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The underwriters for the offering include Wells Fargo Securities, BofA Securities, and J.P. Morgan, with TD Securities also acting as a bookrunner [2]. - The underwriters have the option to purchase an additional 1,522,842 shares, which may lead to further forward sale agreements [1][2]. - MDU Resources will not initially receive proceeds from the sale of shares by the forward sellers to the underwriters [4]. Group 2: Forward Sale Agreements - MDU Resources has entered into forward sale agreements with Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, agreeing to sell 10,152,284 shares at the initial forward sale price equal to the offering price [3]. - Settlement of the forward sale agreements is expected to occur within 24 months following the offering's completion, with options for cash or net share settlement [3]. Group 3: Use of Proceeds - If MDU Resources opts for physical settlement of the forward sale agreements, it plans to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment, capital expenditures, and acquisitions [4].