10-Q/APeriod: Q3 FY2010

Cheniere Energy, Inc. Quarterly Report (Amendment) for Q3 Ended Sep 30, 2010

Filed November 8, 2010For Securities:LNG

Summary

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) filed an amendment to its Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010. This filing (Amendment No. 1) primarily addresses a technicality: the inadvertent omission of an electronic signature on the CEO's certification, which was originally filed on November 5, 2010. Investors should note that this amendment does not introduce new financial or operational data, nor does it reflect any events that have occurred since the original filing date. The original 10-Q remains the primary source for financial and operational insights for the period. For investors reviewing this filing, the core financial and operational information remains as presented in the initial 10-Q. The key takeaway from this specific amendment is the administrative correction of a procedural filing requirement. Therefore, investment decisions should continue to be based on the substantive disclosures contained within the original Form 10-Q.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$68.25M
R&D Expenses$4.88M
Operating Income$22.38M
Interest Expense$63.90M
Net Income-$40.58M
EPS (Basic)$-0.73
EPS (Diluted)$-0.73
Shares Outstanding (Basic)55.61M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)55.61M

Key Highlights

  • 1Amendment No. 1 to the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, filed by Cheniere Energy, Inc.
  • 2The amendment's purpose is to correct an omitted electronic signature on the Chief Executive Officer's certification (Exhibit 32.1).
  • 3This filing does not update or modify the financial or operational disclosures from the original 10-Q filed on November 5, 2010.
  • 4The amendment does not reflect any events or developments that have occurred after the original filing date.
  • 5Cheniere Energy, Inc. is an accelerated filer.
  • 6As of November 1, 2010, there were 57,643,732 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
  • 7The company is not a shell company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this amendment is to correct an administrative error in the original filing. Specifically, it addresses the inadvertent omission of the electronic signature on the Chief Executive Officer's certification, which was originally filed as Exhibit 32.1.

No, this amendment does not introduce any new financial or operational data. It solely pertains to the correction of a procedural filing requirement. Investors should refer to the original 10-Q filed on November 5, 2010, for substantive financial and operational details.

No, investors should not be concerned about new risks or business changes stemming from this amendment. It is a technical correction and does not reflect any events occurring after the original filing date of the 10-Q.

Being an 'accelerated filer' means that Cheniere Energy meets certain criteria related to the market value of its publicly held stock and its filing history. Accelerated filers are generally required to file their annual and quarterly reports with the SEC more promptly than non-accelerated filers. This status often indicates a larger, more established company.