Saint Louis-based Spire Inc. is a natural gas provider that operates throughout the United States, providing natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and other end-users. The company, formerly known as The Laclede Group Inc., recently changed its name to Spire Inc. in April 2016. Spire operates through two segments, Gas Utility and Gas Marketing, and is also engaged in transportation of propane through its pipeline. Additionally, Spire offers risk management services and provides physical natural gas storage services. With a long history dating back to its founding in 1857, Spire Inc. is a prominent player in the natural gas industry.