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Acquisitions and Dispositions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Acquisitions And Dispositions
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS:

On August 31, 2018 CNX closed on the sale of substantially all of its Ohio Utica Joint Venture Assets in the wet gas Utica Shale areas of Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison, and Noble Counties, which included approximately 26,000 net undeveloped acres. The net cash proceeds of $381,214 are included in Proceeds from Asset Sales on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and the net gain on the transaction of $130,849 is included in the Gain on Asset Sales on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

On May 2, 2018 CNX closed on an Asset Exchange Agreement (the “AEA”), with HG Energy II Appalachia, LLC (“HG Energy”), pursuant to which, among other things, (i) HG Energy paid approximately $7,000 to CNX and assigned to CNX certain undeveloped Marcellus and Utica acreage in Southwest Pennsylvania, and (ii) CNX assigned its interest in certain non-core midstream assets and surface acreage to HG Energy and released certain HG Energy oil and gas acreage from dedication under a gathering agreement that is partially held, indirectly, by CNX. In connection with the transaction, CNX also agreed to certain transactions with CNXM, including the amendment of the existing gas gathering agreement between CNX and CNX Midstream Partners LP to increase the existing well commitment by an additional forty wells. The net gain on the sale was $286 and is included in the Gain on Asset Sales line of the Consolidated Statements of Income.

As a result of the AEA, CNX determined that the carrying value of a portion of the customer relationship intangible assets that were acquired in connection with the Midstream Acquisition discussed below (see also Note 19 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets) exceeded their fair value, and recognized an impairment of approximately $18,650, which is included in the Impairment of Other Intangible Assets line of the Consolidated Statements of Income.
On March 30, 2018, CNX Gas completed the sale of substantially all of its shallow oil and gas assets and certain Coalbed Methane (CBM) assets in Pennsylvania and West Virginia for $89,296 in cash consideration. In connection with the sale, the buyer assumed approximately $196,514 of asset retirement obligations. The net gain on the sale was $4,432 and is included in the Gain on Asset Sales line of the Consolidated Statements of Income.
    
On December 14, 2017, CNX Gas entered into a purchase agreement with Noble, pursuant to which CNX Gas acquired Noble’s 50% membership interest in CONE Gathering LLC ("CNX Gathering"), for a cash purchase price of $305,000 and the mutual release of all outstanding claims (the "Midstream Acquisition"). CNX Gathering owns a 100% membership interest in CONE Midstream GP LLC (the "general partner"), which is the general partner of CONE Midstream Partners LP ("CNXM" or the Partnership), which is a publicly traded master limited partnership formed in May 2014 by CNX Gas and Noble. In conjunction with the Midstream Acquisition, which closed on January 3, 2018, the general partner, the Partnership and CONE Gathering LLC changed their names to CNX Midstream GP LLC, CNX Midstream Partners LP, and CNX Gathering LLC, respectively.

Prior to the Midstream Acquisition, the Company accounted for its 50% interest in CNX Gathering LLC as an equity method investment as the Company had the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the operating and financial policies of the midstream operations. In conjunction with the Midstream Acquisition, the Company obtained a controlling interest in CNX Gathering LLC and, through CNX Gathering's ownership of the general partner, control over the Partnership. Accordingly, the Midstream Acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting pursuant to ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, or ASC 805. ASC 805 requires that, in circumstances where a business combination is achieved in stages (or step acquisition), previously held equity interests are remeasured at fair value and any difference between the fair value and the carrying value of the equity interest held be recognized as a gain or loss on the statement of income.

The fair value assigned to the previously held equity interest in CNX Gathering and CNXM for purposes of calculating the gain or loss was $799,033 and was determined using the income approach, based on a discounted cash flow methodology. The resulting gain on remeasurement to fair value of the previously held equity interest in CNX Gathering and CNXM of $623,663 is included in the Gain on Previously Held Equity Interest line of the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The fair values of the previously held equity interests were based on inputs that are not observable in the market and therefore represent Level 3 inputs (See Note 14 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments). These fair values were measured using valuation techniques that convert future cash flows into a single discounted amount. Significant inputs to the valuation included estimates of: (i) gathering volumes; (ii) future operating costs; and (iii) a market-based weighted average cost of capital. These inputs required significant judgments and estimates by management, are still under review, and are subject to change. These inputs have a significant impact on the valuation of the previously held equity interests and future changes may occur.

The estimated fair value of midstream facilities and equipment, generally consisting of pipeline systems and compression stations, were estimated using the cost approach. Significant unobservable inputs in the estimate of fair value include management's assumptions about the replacement costs for similar assets, the relative age of the acquired assets and any potential economic or functional obsolescence associated with the acquired assets. As a result, the estimated fair value of the midstream facilities and equipment represents a Level 3 fair value measurement.

As part of the preliminary purchase price allocation, the Company identified intangible assets for customer relationships with third party customers. The fair value of the identified intangible assets was determined using the income approach, which requires a forecast of the expected future cash flows generated and an estimated market-based weighted average cost of capital. Significant unobservable inputs in the determination of fair value include future revenue estimates, future cost assumptions, and estimated customer retention rates. As a result, the estimated fair value of the identified intangible assets represents a Level 3 fair value measurement. Differences between the preliminary purchase price allocation and the final purchase price allocation may change the amount of intangible assets and goodwill ultimately recognized in conjunction with the Midstream Acquisition.
    
The noncontrolling interest in the acquired business is comprised of the limited partner units in CNXM, which were not acquired by the Company. The CNXM limited partner units are actively traded on the New York Stock Exchange, and were valued based on observable market prices as of the transaction date and therefore represent a Level 1 fair value measurement.

Allocation of Purchase Price (Midstream Acquisition)

The following table summarizes the purchase price and estimated values of assets and liabilities assumed based on the fair value as of January 3, 2018, with any excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the identified net assets acquired recorded as goodwill. The preliminary purchase price allocation will be subject to further refinement, which may result in material changes.

Estimated Fair Value of Consideration Transferred:
Cash Consideration
$
305,000

CNX Gathering Cash on Hand at January 3, 2018 Distributed to Noble
2,620

Fair Value of Previously Held Equity Interest
799,033

Total Estimated Fair Value of Consideration Transferred
$
1,106,653











The following is a summary of the preliminary estimated fair values of the net assets acquired:
Fair Value of Assets Acquired:
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
8,348

Accounts and Notes Receivable
21,199

Prepaid Expense
2,006

Other Current Assets
163

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
1,043,340

Intangible Assets
128,781

Other
593

Total Assets Acquired
1,204,430

 
 
Fair Value of Liabilities Assumed:
 
Accounts Payable
26,059

CNXM Revolving Credit Facility
149,500

Total Liabilities Assumed
175,559

 
 
Total Identifiable Net Assets
1,028,871

Fair Value of Noncontrolling Interest in CNXM
(718,577
)
Goodwill
796,359

Net Assets Acquired
$
1,106,653



Post-Acquisition Operating Results (Midstream Acquisition)

The Midstream Acquisition contributed the following to the Company's Midstream segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30, 2018
 
September 30, 2018
Midstream Revenue
$
61,372

 
$
186,875

Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax
$
31,173

 
$
94,502



Unaudited Pro Forma Information (Midstream Acquisition)

The following table presents unaudited pro forma combined financial information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, which presents the Company’s results as though the Midstream Acquisition had been completed at January 1, 2017. The pro forma combined financial information has been included for comparative purposes and is not necessarily indicative of the results that might have actually occurred had the acquisition been completed at January 1, 2017; furthermore, the financial information is not intended to be a projection of future results.
 
Pro Forma
(in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Pro Forma Total Revenue and Other Operating Income
$
311,272

 
$
1,051,683

Pro Forma Net Income from Continuing Operations
$
11,240

 
$
104,219

Less: Pro Forma Net income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
$
18,670

 
$
56,804

Pro Forma Net Income(Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to CNX
$
(7,430
)
 
$
47,415

Pro Forma Income(Loss) per Share from Continuing Operations (Basic)
$
(0.03
)
 
$
0.21

Pro Forma Income(Loss) per Share from Continuing Operations (Diluted)
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.20



In September 2017, CNX Resources closed on the sale of approximately 22,000 acres of surface land in Colorado. CNX Resources received net cash proceeds of $23,703 which is included in the cash flows from investing activities. The net gain on the sale was $18,758 and was included in the Gain on Sale of Assets in the Consolidated Statements of Income.    
In a two part closing in July and September 2017, CNX executed the sale of approximately 7,500 net undeveloped acres of the Marcellus Shale in Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties, Pennsylvania. The Company received total cash proceeds of $36,649, which was included in the cash flows from investing activities. The net gain on the sale of these assets was $15,251 and was included in the Gain on Sale of Assets in the Consolidated Statements of Income.    

In June 2017, CNX closed on the sale of approximately 11,100 net undeveloped acres of the Marcellus and Utica Shale in Allegheny, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties, Pennsylvania. The Company received total cash proceeds of $83,500, which was included in cash flows from investing activities. The net gain on the sale of these assets was $58,541 and was included in the Gain on Sale of Assets in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

In June 2017, the Company finalized the sale of 12 producing wells, 15 drilled but uncompleted wells (DUCs), and approximately 11,000 net developed and undeveloped Marcellus and Utica acres in Doddridge and Wetzel Counties in West Virginia that were previously classified as Held for Sale. CNX Resources received total cash proceeds of $129,651, which was included in cash flows from investing activities. The net loss on the sale was $8,591 and was included in the Gain on Sale of Assets in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

In May 2017, CNX finalized the sale of approximately 6,300 net undeveloped acres of the Utica-Point Pleasant Shale in Jefferson, Belmont, and Guernsey Counties, Ohio that were previously classified as Held for Sale. The Company received total cash proceeds of $76,585, which was included in cash flows from investing activities. The net gain on the sale of these assets was $72,346 and was included in the Gain on Sale of Assets in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

In April 2017, CNX finalized the sale of its Knox Energy LLC and Coalfield Pipeline Company subsidiaries that were previously classified as Held for Sale. At closing, CNX received net cash proceeds of $18,944, which was included in cash flows from investing activities. Due to various post closing adjustments, the net gain on the sale of these assets was $606 and was included in the Gain on Sale of Assets in the Consolidated Statements of Income.