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MERRILLVILLE, Ind., April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) today announced that the company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. CT) on May 6, 2020 to review its first quarter 2020 financial results, and to provide a general business update. NiSource will release its first quarter 2020 earnings before U.S. financial markets open on May 6. All interested parties may listen to the conference call live on May 6 by logging onto the NiSource website at www.nisource.com. A link on the home page will provide access to the webcast and earnings release. A replay of the call will be available beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET on May 6 through 11:59 p.m. ET on May 13. To access the recording, call (800) 585-8367 and enter conference ID 6268986. For international participants to hear the replay, please dial (416) 621-4642, and enter the same passcode as above 6268986. A recording of the call will be archived on the NiSource website. About NiSource NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) is one of the largest fully-regulated utility companies in the United States, serving approximately 3.5 million natural gas customers and 500,000 electric customers across seven states through its local Columbia Gas and NIPSCO brands. Based in Merrillville, Indiana, NiSource's approximately 8,400 employees are focused on safely delivering reliable and affordable energy to our customers and communities we serve. NiSource is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability - North America Index and the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and has been named by Forbes magazine among America's Best Large Employers since 2016. Additional information about NiSource, its investments in modern infrastructure and systems, its commitments and its local brands can be found at www.nisource.com.Follow us at www.facebook.com/nisource,www.linkedin.com/company/nisourceor www.twitter.com/nisourceinc.NI-F SOURCE NiSource Inc. Related Links http://www.nisource.com

Answer: NiSource Announces Earnings Release and Conference Call for May 6