WGL Holdings, Inc. Raises Annual Dividend $0.10 Per Share to $1.95; 40th Consecutive Annual Increase in Common Stock Dividend

The Board of Directors of WGL Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:WGL), the parent company of Washington Gas Light Company (Washington Gas), on February 3, 2016, voted to increase the quarterly dividend on its common stock to $0.4875 per share from $0.4625 per share. This change increases the annualized dividend level to $1.95 per share from $1.85 per share.

“I am excited to announce a 10-cent increase in our dividend to an annual rate of $1.95 per share,” said Terry D. McCallister, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of WGL Holdings, Inc. “The 5% increase reflects confidence in our strategic plan and our commitment to provide sustainable dividend growth for investors. Today marks a 40-year track record of raising the cash dividend on our common stock.”

The company, with 165 years of dividend payments to shareholders, has one of the longest dividend payment records on the New York Stock Exchange.

The new quarterly dividend amount will be effective for the next quarterly dividend, which is expected to be payable May 1, 2016 to shareholders of record on April 10, 2016.

About WGL

WGL (NYSE: WGL), headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a leading source for clean, efficient and diverse energy solutions. With activities and assets across the U.S., WGL consists of Washington Gas, WGL Energy, WGL Midstream and Hampshire Gas. WGL provides natural gas, electricity, green power and energy services, including generation, storage, transportation, distribution, supply and efficiency. Our calling as a company is to make energy surprisingly easy for our employees, our community and all our customers. Whether you are a homeowner or renter, small business or multinational corporation, state and local or federal agency, WGL is here to provide Energy Answers. Ask Us. For more information, visit us at www.wgl.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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