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Cheniere Energy, Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Mar 7, 2012)

Filed March 7, 2012For Securities:LNG

Summary

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) announced through its majority-owned subsidiary, Cheniere Partners, L.P., a significant development regarding a potential strategic investment by Blackstone. On February 25, 2012, Cheniere Partners entered into an arrangement with Blackstone Capital Partners VI L.P. and Blackstone Energy Partners L.P. to finalize due diligence and definitive agreements for Blackstone's potential purchase of Senior Subordinated Paid-in-Kind Units of Cheniere Partners for $2 billion. This potential transaction represents a substantial capital infusion and a validation of Cheniere Partners' business prospects by a major investment firm. Investors should note that the announcement is based on a non-binding term sheet, and the consummation of the deal is subject to further negotiation, definitive documentation, and other customary closing conditions. While this development is positive, the company cautions that there are no assurances the transaction will be completed on the terms outlined or at all. Investors should monitor future filings for updates on this material potential transaction.

Key Highlights

  • 1Cheniere Partners, a subsidiary of Cheniere Energy, has entered into an arrangement with Blackstone for a potential $2 billion investment.
  • 2The investment involves Blackstone's purchase of Senior Subordinated Paid-in-Kind Units of Cheniere Partners.
  • 3The transaction is currently in the due diligence and definitive agreement finalization stage.
  • 4The non-binding term sheet includes certain provisions that are binding.
  • 5The company explicitly states that the transaction is not guaranteed to close on the proposed terms or at all.
  • 6Completion of the transaction is contingent upon the execution of definitive documentation and other conditions.
  • 7This filing includes forward-looking statements, and actual results could materially differ due to various risks and uncertainties.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce a significant potential transaction between Cheniere Partners, a majority-owned subsidiary of Cheniere Energy, and Blackstone, concerning a $2 billion investment in Cheniere Partners.

Blackstone is potentially purchasing Senior Subordinated Paid-in-Kind Units of Cheniere Partners for $2 billion.

No, the investment is not a done deal. Cheniere Energy states that there can be no assurances that the transaction will be consummated on the terms set forth in the Summary Term Sheet, or at all. It is subject to the finalization of due diligence, the execution of definitive documentation, and other conditions.

The primary risk is that the transaction may not be completed as planned, either in terms of its financial structure or whether it closes at all. Cheniere Energy also warns that all statements in the filing are forward-looking, and actual results could differ materially due to various factors and uncertainties.