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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Antero Resources Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 28, 2026
Event: Completion of an underwritten public offering of senior notes.

Key Financial Metrics

• Debt Issuance: $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.400% Senior Notes due 2036.
• Interest Rate: 5.400% per annum.
• Interest Payment Dates: February 1 and August 1, commencing August 1, 2026.
• Security Status: Senior unsecured obligations; structurally subordinated to subsidiary indebtedness.
• Revenue, Profit, Cash Flow, Margins, Liquidity: The filing text does not provide a clear value for these operational metrics.

Material Changes and Strategic Transactions

The filing details a significant capital structure change and outlines two major pending transactions:

• Use of Proceeds: Net proceeds from the Notes and a new Term Loan A facility will fund the acquisition of HG Energy II Production Holdings, LLC (the "HG Acquisition").
• Asset Disposition: The Company expects to fund the remainder of the HG Acquisition with proceeds from the sale of substantially all Utica Shale oil and gas assets (the "Utica Disposition").
• Timing: The HG Acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2026; the Utica Disposition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

Guidance, Risks, and Contingencies

Special Mandatory Redemption: The Notes contain a contingent redemption feature. The Company must redeem all outstanding Notes at 101% of principal plus accrued interest if:

1. The HG Acquisition has not closed by the "Special Mandatory Redemption Outside Date" (the later of June 2, 2026, or any extended date under the Purchase Agreement);
2. The Purchase Agreement is terminated prior to that date without closing; or
3. Management determines the HG Acquisition will not close prior to that date or at all.

Covenants: The Base Indenture limits the Company's ability to incur liens and restricts mergers, consolidations, or asset transfers.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the closing status and timeline of the HG Energy II acquisition.
• Confirm the execution and closing of the Utica Shale asset disposition.
• Monitor the "Special Mandatory Redemption Outside Date" to assess the risk of early debt redemption at a premium.
• Review the terms of the new Term Loan A facility mentioned as a funding source.