PITTSBURGH, April 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- EQT
Corporation (NYSE: EQT) today announced a change in the location of
its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (Annual Meeting) due to the
public health threat of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. To
safeguard the health and well-being of meeting participants, the
meeting will be held in a virtual-only format, via webcast.
"At EQT, we have been closely monitoring the rapidly evolving
COVID-19 situation. As the health and safety of EQT employees and
shareholders remains our primary concern, we have made the decision
to host our Annual Meeting of Shareholders virtually," said
Toby Z. Rice, President and Chief
Executive Officer. "While shareholders will not be able to attend
the 2020 Annual Meeting in person, we invite all shareholders to
join the meeting online."
Meeting Date: Friday, May 1, 2020
Meeting Time: 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Time)
Meeting Access: Virtual Shareholder Meeting
Shareholders may access the virtual meeting via the following
address: http://www.meetingcenter.io/281081904. Participants
may choose to join the virtual meeting as a "shareholder" or as a
"guest". Help and technical support for accessing and participating
in the virtual meeting will be available by following the
instructions that will be posted on the above website.
To enter the virtual meeting as a shareholder, participants will
be required to enter a valid control number and password. The
password for the meeting is EQT2020. A control number or
password will not be required to join the virtual meeting as a
guest.
Shareholders are encouraged to vote and submit proxies in
advance of the Annual Meeting by one of the methods described in
the proxy materials for the Annual Meeting. Shareholders as
of the close of business on February 7,
2020, who have a valid control number (see below for
additional explanation and instructions), will have the ability to
submit votes during the virtual meeting by following the
instructions available on the virtual meeting website.
Registered Holders / Employee Savings Plan
Participants
If your shares are registered directly
in your name with the Company's transfer agent, Computershare, you
are considered the "shareholder of record" of those shares and you
may use the control number found on your proxy card (or
e-notification) to enter the virtual meeting. Similarly, if
you are a participant in the EQT Corporation Employee Savings Plan,
you may use the the control number provided on your direction card
to enter the virtual meeting.
Beneficial Holders
If your shares are held in a
stock brokerage account or by a bank or other holder of record, you
are considered the "beneficial owner" of shares held in "street
name." If you are a beneficial owner and you wish to vote
your shares at the annual meeting, you must pre-register with
Computershare not later than April 27,
2020. To pre-register, you must (i) request from
your bank or broker proof of your proxy power (legal proxy) and
(ii) send to the email address below, together with your name and
email address, either (a) the forwarded e-mail from your broker, or
(b) an attached image of your legal proxy. Requests for
registration must be labeled as "Legal Proxy" and should be sent to
the following e-mail address: legalproxy@computershare.com.
All pre-registration requests must be received by Computershare no
later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time,
on April 27, 2020. You will
receive a confirmation e-mail from Computershare confirming your
registration and providing a control number to enter the virtual
meeting as a shareholder.
Shareholders without a valid control number will still be able
to attend the virtual meeting as a guest; however, they will not
have the option to vote shares or submit questions during the
virtual meeting.
As noted above, all shareholders are encouraged to vote and
submit proxies in advance of the Annual Meeting by one of the
methods described in the proxy materials for the Annual Meeting,
even if you plan to attend the virtual meeting. Please
note that the proxy card included with the proxy materials
previously distributed may continue to be used to vote your shares
in connection with the Annual Meeting. This proxy card will
not be updated to reflect the change in location.
About EQT Corporation
EQT Corporation is a natural gas production company with
emphasis in the Appalachian Basin and operations throughout
Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. With 130 years of experience and a
long-standing history of good corporate citizenship, EQT is the
largest producer of natural gas in the
United States. As a leader in the use of advanced horizontal
drilling technology, EQT is committed to minimizing the impact of
drilling-related activities and reducing its overall environmental
footprint. Through safe and responsible operations, EQT is helping
to meet our nation's demand for clean-burning energy, while
continuing to provide a rewarding workplace and support for
activities that enrich the communities where its employees live and
work.
Investor contact:
Andrew Breese – Director, Investor Relations
412.395.2555
ABreese@eqt.com
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