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EXPAND ENERGY Corp 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 30, 2016)

Filed September 30, 2016For Securities:EXEEXEELEXEEWEXEEZ

Summary

EXPAND ENERGY Corp (EXE) filed an 8-K on September 30, 2016, primarily detailing actions related to Chesapeake Energy Corporation's (the Company) convertible notes offering and preferred stock exchanges. The Company announced the pricing of a private placement of $1.1 billion aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2026. This offering is intended to further optimize the Company's capital structure and extend debt maturities.

Key Highlights

  • 1Chesapeake Energy Corporation priced a private placement of $1.1 billion in convertible senior notes due 2026.
  • 2The company entered into exchange agreements to swap approximately 100.8 million shares of common stock for preferred stock.
  • 3The preferred stock received in the exchanges includes 134,000 shares of 5.00% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (Series 2005B).
  • 4Additionally, 606,271 shares of 5.75% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock and 453,007 shares of 5.75% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (Series A) were exchanged.
  • 5These transactions are part of an effort to manage the company's capital structure and potentially continue as market conditions allow.
  • 6The information is disclosed via a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and an offering circular, with sales restricted to eligible purchasers under Rule 144A.

Frequently Asked Questions

The offering is designed to raise capital, potentially optimize the company's capital structure, and extend debt maturities, providing financial flexibility.

Approximately 100.8 million shares of the Company's common stock are being exchanged for various series of cumulative convertible preferred stock.

The notes are being offered through a private placement to 'eligible purchasers' and will be sold pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act, meaning sales are restricted to qualified institutional buyers.

No, this current report does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. The offers will be made solely through a confidential offering circular to eligible purchasers.