Franklin Resources and Fidelity are among the biggest creditors, according to people close to the company, and they will be among the primary equity holders following the company’s restructuring. The company will continue operations at a much reduced capacity, with a handful of gas rigs and no oil rigs, according to those familiar with the company’s plans.
“We are fundamentally resetting Chesapeake’s capital structure and business to address our legacy financial weaknesses and capitalize on our substantial operational strengths,” CEO Doug Lawler said in a statement. Chesapeake Energy was founded in 1989 by Aubrey McClendon. An early pioneer of horizontal drilling, he built the company into a key player in the U.S. gas industry. At its peak, Chesapeake had 175 operating rigs, with operations across the U.S. including in Texas, Louisiana, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
But the company took on a lot of debt to fuel its rapid expansion, and from 2010 to 2012 spent $30 billion more in drilling and leasing than it made from its operations. McClendon was ultimately ousted from the company in 2013, and in 2016 was indicted on federal charges of conspiring
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Predictable after the CEO/founder drove his vehicle into a train embuckment at 100MPH!
To all the libs who hate fracking: Fracking made coal outdated. Nobody uses coal anymore because of fracking. Take the W.
Don't worry, the CEO, executives and board members will still walk away rich
So, groundwater is safe again.
Good news!
Good but hope they are forced to clean up there mess first.
This calls for celebration 🎉
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