X0306 4 2016-06-01 0 0001588238 Rice Energy Inc. RICE 0001204507 CHRISTMAS JAMES W 2200 RICE DRIVE CANONSBURG PA 15317 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2016-06-01 4 A 0 8395 0.00 A 128716 D Common Stock 25000 I By Kathleen Christmas Wehrman Trust Common Stock 25000 I By James F. Christmas Trust Common Stock 25000 I By Regina M. Christmas Trust Restricted stock unit award under the Issuer's Amended and Restated Rice Energy Inc. 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units vest in a single installment on June 1, 2017. These shares are held in trusts which have previously been established for the reporting person's children, the beneficial ownership of which is disclaimed. This report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the shares for purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose. /s/ James W. Christmas, by William E. Jordan, as Attorney-in-Fact 2016-06-02