Nicor - Ownership and Business Overview

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Nicor Ownership

Who owns Nicor?

Nicor is owned by Southern Company Gas. It was acquired on December 8, 2010.

Nicor Business Overview

Where is Nicor headquartered?

Nicor is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois.

How many employees does Nicor have?

Nicor has 3,800 employees.

What sector is Nicor in?

Nicor is a distribution company.

When was Nicor founded?

Nicor was founded in 1953.

Distribution M&A Summary in 2010

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Nicor, Inc.

1844 Ferry Road,
Naperville, Illinois 60563
United States,
(630) 305-9500
www.nicorgas.com

Nicor, Inc. is an energy and shipping company headquartered in Naperville, Illinois. Its largest subsidiary, Nicor Gas, is a natural gas distribution company.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Distribution

Employees

3,800

Established

1953

Subsidiary of

Southern Company Gas

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