(7) Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following items (in thousands):

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Antero Resources has a senior revolving credit facility with a syndicate of bank lenders. References to the (i) “Secured Credit Facility” (defined below) refer to the credit facility in effect for periods prior to July 30, 2024, (ii) “Unsecured Credit Facility” (defined below) refer to the credit facility in effect on or after July 30, 2024 and (iii) “Credit Facility” refer to the Secured Credit Facility and Unsecured Credit Facility, collectively.

Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

On July 30, 2024, Antero Resources entered into an amendment and restatement of its senior revolving credit facility with a syndicate of bank lenders (“Unsecured Credit Facility”). Borrowings are unsecured and are not guaranteed by any of Antero Resources’ subsidiaries. As of March 31, 2025, the Unsecured Credit Facility had lender commitments of $1.65 billion and available borrowing capacity of $1.3 billion. The Unsecured Credit Facility matures on July 30, 2029 (the “Maturity Date”), provided that Antero Resources may request two one-year extensions of the Maturity Date, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions and consent of the extending lenders. Commitments under the Unsecured Credit Facility may be increased by up to $500 million subject to the agreement of Antero Resources, the increasing lenders, and with respect to the addition of new lenders, the consent of the Administrative Agent under the Unsecured Credit Facility and the lenders with commitments to issue letters of credit under the Unsecured Credit Facility.

The Unsecured Credit Facility contains one financial covenant requiring Antero Resources to maintain a ratio on a consolidated basis of total indebtedness to capitalization of 65% or less at the end of each fiscal quarter and other affirmative and negative covenants applicable to Antero Resources and its subsidiaries that are customary for credit facilities of this type, including, among other things, limitations on: fundamental changes such as mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions; liens; certain indebtedness; restricted payments such as dividends, distributions and equity repurchases; and material non-arms’-length transactions with its affiliates. Antero Resources was in compliance with the financial covenant under the Unsecured Credit Facility as of March 31, 2025.

The Unsecured Credit Facility provides for borrowing at Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) or an Alternate Base Rate, in each case, plus an Applicable Rate (each as defined in the Unsecured Credit Facility). There is a 0.10% credit adjustment spread on SOFR and a 0.00% floor. The Unsecured Credit Facility does not amortize. Interest under the Unsecured Credit Facility is payable at a variable rate based on SOFR or the Alternate Base Rate, determined by election at the time of borrowing and at the end of each applicable interest period in respect of a borrowing, plus an Applicable Rate. The Applicable Rate is determined with reference to Antero Resources’ then-current senior unsecured long-term debt rating ranging from 1.125% to 2.00% for SOFR loans. Commitment fees on the unused portion of the Unsecured Credit Facility are due quarterly at rates ranging from 0.125% to 0.300%, determined with reference to Antero Resources’ then-current senior unsecured long-term debt ratings.

The proceeds of the loans made under the Unsecured Credit Facility may be used (i) to pay fees and expenses incurred in connection with the transactions related thereto and the refinancing of the Secured Credit Facility (defined below), (ii) to finance working capital needs and (iii) for other general corporate purposes, in each case of Antero Resources and its subsidiaries.

As of December 31, 2024, Antero Resources had an outstanding balance under the Unsecured Credit Facility of $393 million, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.9%, and outstanding letters of credit of $13 million. As of March 31, 2025, Antero Resources had an outstanding balance under the Unsecured Credit Facility of $304 million, with a weighted average interest rate of 6.0%, and outstanding letters of credit of $13 million.

Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

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On October 26, 2021, Antero Resources entered into an amended and restated senior secured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of bank lenders (“Secured Credit Facility”). Borrowings were secured by substantially all of the assets of Antero Resources and certain of its subsidiaries, were subject to borrowing base limitations based on the collateral value of Antero Resources’ assets and were subject to regular semi-annual redeterminations. The Secured Credit Facility was refinanced in full and terminated upon the closing of the Unsecured Credit Facility on July 30, 2024.

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The Secured Credit Facility provided for borrowing at either an Adjusted Term SOFR, an Adjusted Daily Simple SOFR or an Alternate Base Rate, in each case, plus an Applicable Margin (each as defined in the Secured Credit Facility). The Secured Credit Facility provided for interest only payments until maturity at which time all outstanding borrowings would be due. Interest was payable at a variable rate based on SOFR or the Alternate Base Rate, determined by election at the time of borrowing, plus an Applicable Margin under the Secured Credit Facility. The Applicable Margin was determined with reference to Antero Resources’ then-current leverage ratio subject to certain exceptions, which for SOFR loans ranged from 1.75% to 2.75% during a non-investment grade period (based on utilization of the Secured Credit Facility) and 1.25% and 1.875% during an investment grade period (based on a ratings grid). Commitment fees on the unused portion of the Secured Credit Facility were due quarterly at rates ranging from 0.375% to 0.500% with respect to the Secured Credit Facility, determined with reference to borrowing base utilization, subject to certain exceptions based on the leverage ratio then in effect. The Secured Credit Facility included fall away covenants, lower interest rates and reduced collateral requirements that Antero Resources could elect if Antero Resources was assigned an Investment Grade Rating (as defined in the Secured Credit Facility).

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On January 4, 2021, Antero Resources issued $500 million of 8.375% senior notes due July 15, 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) at par. The Company redeemed $175 million principal amount of the 2026 Notes on July 1, 2021 and redeemed or otherwise repurchased $228 million principal amount of the 2026 Notes during the year ended December 31, 2022. On March 5, 2025, the Company redeemed the remaining $97 million principal amount of the 2026 Notes at 102.094% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, and the 2026 Notes were fully retired on such date. Interest on the 2026 Notes was payable on January 15 and July 15 of each year.

On January 26, 2021, Antero Resources issued $700 million of 7.625% senior notes due February 1, 2029 (the “2029 Notes”) at par. The Company redeemed or otherwise repurchased $293 million principal amount of the 2029 Notes during 2021 and 2022. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company repurchased $19 million principal amount of the 2029 Notes through open market transactions at a weighted average price of 102.725% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest. As of March 31, 2025, $388 million principal amount of the 2029 Notes remained outstanding. The 2029 Notes are unsecured and rank pari passu to Antero Resources’ Unsecured Credit Facility and other outstanding senior notes. As of July 30, 2024, the 2029 Notes are not guaranteed by any of Antero Resources’ subsidiaries. Interest on the 2029 Notes is payable on February 1 and August 1 of each year. Antero Resources may redeem all or part of the 2029 Notes at any time at redemption prices ranging from 102.542% as of March 31, 2025 to 100.00% on or after February 1, 2027. If Antero Resources undergoes a change of control followed by a rating decline, the holders of the 2029 Notes will have the right to require Antero Resources to repurchase all or a portion of the notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the 2029 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

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On June 1, 2021, Antero Resources issued $600 million of 5.375% senior notes due March 1, 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) at par. The 2030 Notes are unsecured and rank pari passu to Antero Resources’ Unsecured Credit Facility and other outstanding senior notes. As of July 30, 2024, the 2030 Notes are not guaranteed by any of Antero Resources’ subsidiaries. Interest on the 2030 Notes is payable on March 1 and September 1 of each year. Antero Resources may redeem all or part of the 2030 Notes at any time at redemption prices ranging from 102.688% as of March 31, 2025 to 100.00% on or after March 1, 2028. If Antero Resources undergoes a change of control followed by a rating decline, the holders of the 2030 Notes will have the right to require Antero Resources to repurchase all or a portion of the notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the 2030 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

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On August 21, 2020, Antero Resources issued $250 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.25% convertible senior notes due September 1, 2026 (the “2026 Convertible Notes”). On September 2, 2020, Antero Resources issued an additional $37.5 million of the 2026 Convertible Notes. Proceeds from the issuance of the 2026 Convertible Notes totaled $278.5 million, net of initial purchasers’ fees and issuance cost of $9 million. Transaction costs related to the 2026 Convertible Notes were recorded within debt issuance costs on the condensed consolidated balance sheet and were amortized over the term of the 2026 Convertible Notes using the effective interest method.

The Company extinguished $206 million principal amount of the 2026 Convertible Notes in 2021. In addition, between 2022 and the first quarter of 2024, $81 million aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Convertible Notes were converted pursuant to their terms or induced into conversion by the Company, and as of March 31, 2024, no 2026 Convertible Notes remained outstanding. See “—Conversions” below for additional information.

The 2026 Convertible Notes bore interest at a fixed rate of 4.25% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year, commencing on March 1, 2021. The initial conversion rate was 230.2026 shares of Antero Resources’ common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2026 Convertible Notes, and such conversion rate was not adjusted during the term for which the 2026 Convertible Notes were outstanding. The noteholders had the right to convert their 2026 Convertible Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events pursuant to the terms and conditions provided in the indenture governing the 2026 Convertible Notes. Upon conversion, Antero Resources could satisfy its conversion obligation by paying and/or delivering, as the case may be, cash, shares of Antero Resources’ common stock or a combination of cash and shares of Antero Resources’ common stock, at Antero Resources’ election, in the manner and subject to the terms and conditions provided in the indenture governing the 2026 Convertible Notes.

Conversions

On March 11, 2024, the Company called the $26 million aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Convertible Notes that remained outstanding for redemption on April 1, 2024, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Company’s election to call the remaining 2026 Convertible Notes allowed holders of the 2026 Convertible Notes to exercise their conversion right through March 28, 2024. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, all remaining $26 million aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Convertible Notes converted pursuant to their terms. The Company elected to settle these conversions by issuing 6 million shares of common stock to the noteholders.