UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 8, 2017
ANTERO RESOURCES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
| 001-36120 |
| 80-0162034 |
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1615 Wynkoop Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 357-7310
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 8, 2017, a jury in the United States District Court in Colorado returned a verdict finding in favor of Antero Resources Corporation’s (the “Company”) positions in its lawsuits against South Jersey Gas Company and South Jersey Resources Group, LLC (collectively, “SJGC”). The jury awarded the Company a total of approximately $60 million. The court has post-evidence motions under advisement. SJGC will have 30 days from the entry of final judgment to file an appeal.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| By: | /s/ GLEN C. WARREN, JR. |
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| Glen C. Warren, Jr. |
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| President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Dated: May 12, 2017 |
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