{"id":535925,"date":"2021-09-08T16:18:54","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T20:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/cabot-oil-gas-commences-private-exchange-offers-and-cimarex-energy-commences-consent-solicitations\/"},"modified":"2021-09-08T16:18:54","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T20:18:54","slug":"cabot-oil-gas-commences-private-exchange-offers-and-cimarex-energy-commences-consent-solicitations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/cabot-oil-gas-commences-private-exchange-offers-and-cimarex-energy-commences-consent-solicitations\/","title":{"rendered":"Cabot Oil &amp; Gas Commences Private Exchange Offers and Cimarex Energy Commences Consent Solicitations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p>\n        <span class=\"xn-location\">HOUSTON<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 8, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0Cabot Oil &amp; Gas Corporation (NYSE: COG) (&#8220;Cabot&#8221;) and Cimarex Energy Co. (NYSE: XEC) (&#8220;Cimarex&#8221;) \u00a0today announced that, in connection with the\u00a0anticipated merger of Cimarex and a wholly owned subsidiary of Cabot, Cabot has commenced offers to eligible holders (as defined herein) to exchange (each an &#8220;Exchange Offer&#8221; and collectively, the &#8220;Exchange Offers&#8221;) any and all outstanding notes issued by Cimarex as set forth in the table below (the\u00a0&#8220;Existing Cimarex Notes&#8221;) for (1) up to <span class=\"xn-money\">$2,000,000,000<\/span> aggregate principal amount of new notes issued by Cabot (the &#8220;New Cabot Notes&#8221;) and (2) cash.<\/p>\n<p>The following table sets forth the Exchange Consideration and Total Exchange Consideration for each series of Existing Cimarex Notes:<\/p>\n<div>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\"><br \/>\n                  <b>Title of Series<\/b><br \/>\n                <\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\"><br \/>\n                  <b>CUSIP Number<\/b><br \/>\n                <\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\"><br \/>\n                  <b>ISIN<\/b><br \/>\n                <\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\"><br \/>\n                  <b>Maturity Date<\/b><br \/>\n                <\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\"><br \/>\n                  <b>Aggregate <br \/>Principal Amount <br \/>Outstanding<\/b><br \/>\n                <\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\"><br \/>\n                  <b>Exchange<br \/>Consideration<sup>(1)<\/sup><\/b><br \/>\n                <\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\"><br \/>\n                  <b>Total<\/b><br \/>\n                <\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\"><br \/>\n                  <b>Exchange<br \/>Consideration<sup>(2)<\/sup><\/b><br \/>\n                <\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">4.375% Senior<br \/>Notes due 2024<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">171798AC5<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">US171798AC50<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">June 1, 2024<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">$750,000,000<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">$970 principal<br \/>amount of <br \/>New Cabot <br \/>4.375% Senior<br \/>Notes due 2024<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">$1,000 principal<br \/>amount of <br \/>New Cabot<br \/>4.375% Senior<br \/>Notes due 2024 <br \/>and $1.00 in cash<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">3.90% Senior<br \/>Notes due 2027<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">171798AD3<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">US171798AD34<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">May 15, 2027<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">$750,000,000<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">$970 principal<br \/>amount of <br \/>New Cabot <br \/>3.90% Senior Notes<br \/>due 2027<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">$1,000 principal<br \/>amount of <br \/>New Cabot <br \/>3.90% Senior Notes<br \/>due 2027 <br \/>and $1.00 in cash<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">4.375% Senior<br \/>Notes due 2029<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">171798AE1<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">US171798AE17<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">March 15, 2029<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">$500,000,000<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">$970 principal<br \/>amount of <br \/>New Cabot<br \/>4.375% Senior<br \/>Notes due 2029<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">$1,000 principal<br \/>amount of <br \/>New Cabot<br \/>4.375% Senior<br \/>Notes due 2029 <br \/>and $1.00 in cash<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen3\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<div>\n<table id=\"convertedTable62c8\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"prnsbt0 prnsbr0 prnbcc prnsbb0 prnsbl0\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">(1)<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">For each $1,000 principal amount of Existing Cimarex Notes validly tendered after the Early Tender Date (as defined herein) but at or before the Expiration Date (as defined herein), not validly withdrawn and accepted for exchange.<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">(2)<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">For each $1,000 principal amount of Existing Cimarex Notes validly tendered at or before the Early Tender Date, not validly withdrawn and accepted for exchange.<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>In conjunction with the Exchange Offers, Cimarex is soliciting consents (each, a &#8220;Consent Solicitation&#8221; and, collectively, the &#8220;Consent Solicitations&#8221;) to adopt certain proposed amendments to each of the indentures governing the Existing Cimarex Notes to eliminate certain of the covenants, restrictive provisions and events of default from such indentures.<\/p>\n<p>The Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations are being made pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement dated as of <span class=\"xn-chron\">September 8, 2021<\/span> (as it may be amended or supplemented, the &#8220;Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement&#8221;).<\/p>\n<p>The Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations are subject to the consummation of the merger transaction contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 23, 2021<\/span>, as amended on <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 29, 2021<\/span> (as it may be further amended from time to time, the &#8220;Merger Agreement&#8221;), among Cabot, Double C Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Cabot (&#8220;Merger Sub&#8221;), and Cimarex, pursuant to which Merger Sub will merge with and into Cimarex (the &#8220;Merger&#8221;), with Cimarex surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Cabot. \u00a0Cabot, in its sole discretion, may terminate, withdraw, amend or extend any of the Exchange Offers, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement. \u00a0Any such termination, withdrawal, amendment or extension by Cabot will automatically terminate, withdraw, amend or extend the corresponding Consent Solicitation, as applicable. <\/p>\n<p>In addition, each Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation is conditioned upon the completion of the other Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations, although Cabot may waive such condition at any time with respect to an Exchange Offer. \u00a0Any waiver of a condition by Cabot with respect to an Exchange Offer will automatically waive such condition with respect to the corresponding Consent Solicitation.<\/p>\n<p>Holders who validly tender (and do not validly withdraw) their Existing Cimarex Notes at or before to <span class=\"xn-chron\">5:00 p.m.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">New York City<\/span> time, on <span class=\"xn-chron\">September 21, 2021<\/span>, unless extended (the &#8220;Early Tender Date&#8221;), will be eligible to receive, on the settlement date, the applicable Total Exchange Consideration as set forth in the table above for all such Existing Cimarex Notes that are accepted. \u00a0Holders who validly tender (and do not validly withdraw) their Existing Cimarex Notes after the Early Tender Date but at or before <span class=\"xn-chron\">11:59 p.m.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">New York City<\/span> time, on <span class=\"xn-chron\">October 5, 2021<\/span>, unless extended (the &#8220;Expiration Date&#8221;), will be eligible to receive, on the settlement date, the applicable Exchange Consideration as set forth in the table above for all such Existing Cimarex Notes that are accepted. \u00a0The settlement date will be promptly after the Expiration Date and is expected to be within two business days after the Expiration Date.<\/p>\n<p>The Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations only will be made, and documents relating to the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations only will be distributed, to holders of Existing Cimarex Notes who complete and return an eligibility letter confirming that they are persons (a) in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> who are reasonably believed to be &#8220;qualified institutional buyers&#8221; as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#8220;Securities Act&#8221;), or (b) that are outside <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> who are not &#8220;U.S. persons&#8221; as defined in Rule 902 under the Securities Act and who are eligible to participate in the Exchange Offer pursuant to the laws of the applicable jurisdiction, as set forth in the eligibility letter (&#8220;eligible holders&#8221;). \u00a0The complete terms and conditions of the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations are described\u00a0in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting D.F. King &amp; Co., Inc., the exchange agent and information agent in connection with the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations, at (800) 714-3311 (U.S. toll-free) or (212) 269-5550 (banks and brokers) or <a href=\"mailto:cimarex@dfking.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">cimarex@dfking.com<\/a>. \u00a0The eligibility letter is available electronically at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dfking.com\/cimarex\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.dfking.com\/cimarex<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This\u00a0press release does not constitute an offer to sell or purchase, or a solicitation of an offer to sell or purchase, or the solicitation of tenders or consents with respect to, any security. \u00a0No offer, solicitation, purchase or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful. \u00a0The Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations are being made to eligible holders solely pursuant to the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement and only to such persons and in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law.<\/p>\n<p>The New Cabot Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state or foreign securities laws. \u00a0Therefore, the New Cabot Notes may not be offered or sold in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> or to any U.S. person absent registration, except pursuant to an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Cabot <\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Cabot Oil &amp; Gas Corporation, headquartered in <span class=\"xn-location\">Houston, Texas<\/span> is a leading independent natural gas producer, with its entire resource base located in the continental <span class=\"xn-location\">United States<\/span>. <\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Cimarex<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Cimarex Energy Co. is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with principal operations in the Permian Basin and Mid-Continent areas of the U.S. <\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. \u00a0All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this press release are forward-looking statements. \u00a0Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the proposed Merger. \u00a0No<i>\u00a0<\/i>assurances can be given that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release will occur as expected and actual results may differ materially from those included in this press release. \u00a0Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations assumptions that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in this press release. \u00a0These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: the ability to obtain the requisite Cabot and Cimarex stockholder approvals to consummate the Merger; the risk that an event, change or other circumstances could give rise to the termination of the Merger, which would constitute the failure of a condition to the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations; and the risk that a condition to closing of the Merger may not be satisfied on a timely basis or at all.\u00a0 Additional important risks, uncertainties and other factors are described in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement, Cabot&#8217;s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 31, 2020<\/span> and Cabot&#8217;s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 31, 2021<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 30, 2021<\/span>, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other filings Cabot makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#8220;SEC&#8221;) and in Cimarex&#8217;s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 31, 2020<\/span> and Cimarex&#8217;s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 31, 2021<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 30, 2021<\/span>, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other filings Cimarex makes with the SEC.\u00a0 Forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of management at the time the statements are made. \u00a0Except to the extent required by applicable law, neither Cabot nor Cimarex undertakes any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. \u00a0You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Additional Information about the Merger and Where to Find It<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>In connection with the proposed Merger, Cabot filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 on <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 30, 2021<\/span> (as amended on <span class=\"xn-chron\">August 13, 2021<\/span>), that includes a joint proxy statement of Cabot and Cimarex and that also constitutes a prospectus of Cabot.\u00a0 The registration statement was declared effective by the SEC on <span class=\"xn-chron\">August 20, 2021<\/span>, and on <span class=\"xn-chron\">August 23, 2021<\/span> Cabot and Cimarex each filed the definitive joint proxy statement\/prospectus in connection with the proposed Merger with the SEC. \u00a0Cabot and Cimarex commenced mailing the definitive joint proxy statement\/prospectus to stockholders on or about <span class=\"xn-chron\">August 23, 2021<\/span>. \u00a0Each of Cabot and Cimarex will also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed Merger. \u00a0This press release is not a substitute for the registration statement, the definitive joint proxy statement\/prospectus or any other document that Cabot or Cimarex has filed or may file with the SEC. \u00a0INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE DEFINITIVE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT\/PROSPECTUS, AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CABOT, CIMAREX AND THE PROPOSED MERGER.\u00a0 Investors and security holders are able to obtain free copies of the registration statement, the definitive joint proxy statement\/prospectus and all other documents containing important information about Cabot, Cimarex and the proposed Merger, once such documents are filed with the SEC through the website maintained by the SEC at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sec.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.sec.gov<\/a>.\u00a0 Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Cabot may be obtained free of charge on Cabot&#8217;s website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cabotog.com\/investor-relations\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.cabotog.com\/investor-relations<\/a>. \u00a0Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Cimarex may be obtained free of charge on Cimarex&#8217;s website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cimarex.com\/investor-relations\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.cimarex.com\/investor-relations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Participants in the Solicitation<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Cabot, Cimarex and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed Merger. \u00a0Information about the directors and executive officers of Cabot, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in Cabot&#8217;s proxy statement for its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 12, 2021<\/span>, and Cabot&#8217;s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 31, 2020<\/span>, which was filed with the SEC on <span class=\"xn-chron\">February 26, 2021<\/span>. \u00a0Information about the directors and executive officers of Cimarex, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in Cimarex&#8217;s proxy statement for its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 26, 2021<\/span>, and Cimarex&#8217;s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 31, 2020<\/span>, which was filed with the SEC on <span class=\"xn-chron\">February 23, 2021<\/span>. \u00a0Investors may obtain additional information regarding the interests of those persons and other persons who may be deemed participants in the proposed Merger by reading the definitive joint proxy statement\/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed Merger when such materials become available. \u00a0Investors should read the definitive joint proxy statement\/prospectus carefully before making any voting or investment decisions. \u00a0You may obtain free copies of these documents from Cabot or Cimarex using the sources indicated above.<\/p>\n<p id=\"PURL\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Cision\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" alt=\"Cision\" src=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/img\/favicon.png?sn=DA99648&amp;sd=2021-09-08\" \/> View original content:<a id=\"PRNURL\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/cabot-oil--gas-commences-private-exchange-offers-and-cimarex-energy-commences-consent-solicitations-301371736.html\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/cabot-oil&#8211;gas-commences-private-exchange-offers-and-cimarex-energy-commences-consent-solicitations-301371736.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Cabot Oil &amp; Gas Corporation; Cimarex Energy Co.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/rt.prnewswire.com\/rt.gif?NewsItemId=DA99648&amp;Transmission_Id=202109081615PR_NEWS_USPR_____DA99648&amp;DateId=20210908\" style=\"border:0px;width:1px;height:1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PR Newswire HOUSTON, Sept. 8, 2021 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0Cabot Oil &amp; Gas Corporation (NYSE: COG) (&#8220;Cabot&#8221;) and Cimarex Energy Co. (NYSE: XEC) (&#8220;Cimarex&#8221;) \u00a0today announced that, in connection with the\u00a0anticipated merger of Cimarex and a wholly owned subsidiary of Cabot, Cabot has commenced offers to eligible holders (as defined herein) to exchange (each an &#8220;Exchange Offer&#8221; and collectively, the &#8220;Exchange Offers&#8221;) any and all outstanding notes issued by Cimarex as set forth in the table below (the\u00a0&#8220;Existing Cimarex Notes&#8221;) for (1) up to $2,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes issued by Cabot (the &#8220;New Cabot Notes&#8221;) and (2) cash. 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