Summary
This 8-K filing from EQT Corporation (EQT), filed on January 22, 2018, serves as an amendment to a previous filing and primarily addresses the inclusion of required financial statements and pro forma information related to its acquisition of Rice Energy Inc. The acquisition, which closed on November 13, 2017, was a significant transaction for EQT, and this filing aims to fulfill regulatory requirements by providing investors with the necessary financial context of the combined entity. Investors should note that the core purpose of this filing is to incorporate previously filed financial statements of Rice Energy Inc. and to present unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements. These documents are crucial for understanding the financial position and performance of EQT as if the acquisition had occurred at an earlier point in time, allowing for a more informed assessment of the deal's impact on the company's financial health and future outlook.
Key Highlights
- 1EQT Corporation is filing an amendment to a prior 8-K to include financial information related to the acquisition of Rice Energy Inc.
- 2The acquisition of Rice Energy Inc. was completed on November 13, 2017.
- 3This filing incorporates the financial statements of Rice Energy Inc. by reference to its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017.
- 4Audited consolidated financial statements for Rice Energy Inc. for the years ending December 31, 2016 and 2015 were previously filed.
- 5Unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements for EQT and Rice are included as Exhibit 99.1 to this filing.
- 6The pro forma information covers the year ended December 31, 2016, and the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
- 7Robert J. McNally, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report, indicating management's attestation.