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EQT Corp 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 13, 2020)

Filed January 13, 2020For Securities:EQT

Summary

EQT Corporation (EQT) filed an 8-K on January 13, 2020, primarily related to two key areas: preliminary financial results and executive compensation. The company disclosed preliminary unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter of 2019 within a preliminary prospectus supplement, which is intended for an underwritten public offering of new senior notes. Investors should note that these are preliminary figures and may be subject to change. The filing also detailed significant compensatory arrangements for Kyle Derham, who transitioned from Interim Chief Financial Officer to a consultant. These arrangements include a substantial base salary for his interim role and the grant of stock appreciation rights (SARs) tied to both service-based and performance-based vesting conditions for both his interim CFO and subsequent consulting roles. These arrangements are designed to retain Mr. Derham's expertise following the appointment of a permanent CFO.

Key Highlights

  • 1EQT is preparing for an underwritten public offering of two new series of fixed rate senior notes.
  • 2Preliminary, unaudited financial results for Q4 2019 are available in an excerpt from a preliminary prospectus supplement.
  • 3Kyle Derham's compensation as Interim CFO included a $750,000 annual base salary and 333,333 stock appreciation rights (SARs).
  • 4Mr. Derham will continue to provide services as a consultant under a new agreement, receiving $60,000 per month and 906,667 SARs.
  • 5Both sets of SARs have service-vesting and performance-vesting conditions, with performance tied to individual achievements and company metrics (adjusted well costs and adjusted free cash flow).
  • 6The company also estimates its proved natural gas, NGL, and crude oil reserves as of December 31, 2019, audited by Ryder Scott Company, L.P.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing serves two main purposes: to announce preliminary unaudited financial results for Q4 2019 in connection with a planned senior notes offering and to disclose significant compensatory arrangements for Kyle Derham, who served as Interim CFO and is transitioning to a consulting role.

The filing includes select preliminary unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter of 2019. These results are furnished as part of a preliminary prospectus supplement related to an upcoming public offering of senior notes. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for these details, understanding they are preliminary.

Kyle Derham will receive a base salary of $750,000 per year for his interim CFO services and has been granted 333,333 stock appreciation rights (SARs). Following this, he will serve as a consultant for up to 24 months, earning $60,000 per month and receiving an additional 906,667 SARs. Both sets of SARs have vesting conditions tied to continued service and specific performance milestones.

The SARs granted to Mr. Derham have two components: service-vesting and performance-vesting. For his interim CFO role, performance vesting is based on individual milestones during his tenure. For his consulting role, performance vesting through December 31, 2022, will be based on both individual achievements and company performance targets related to adjusted well costs and adjusted free cash flow.