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The Firm represented underwriters led by Banc of America Securities LLC, Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC, in connection with a public offering by EQT Corporation of $700 million of 8.125% Senior Notes due 2019.  EQT intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes.  The offering closed on May 15, 2009.

EQT Corporation, formerly Equitable Resources, Inc., is one of Appalachia’s largest exploration and production companies with over three trillion cubic feet of proved reserves. EQT offers energy products (natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and a limited amount of crude oil) and services to wholesale and retail customers in the United States.

The Simpson Thacher team for the transaction included Vince Pagano, Mark de Figueiredo and Michael Sabin (Corporate); Jonathan Cantor and Sima Gandhi (Tax); and Andrew Pagliughi (FINRA and Blue Sky).  Hayley Jodoin also provided valuable assistance.