Long-Term Debt

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2025

Long-Term Debt.

Long-Term Debt

(7) Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following items:

			(Unaudited)
	December 31,		March 31,
(in thousands)	2024		2025
Credit Facility (a)	$	484,300		477,400
5.75% senior notes due 2027 (c)		650,000		650,000
5.75% senior notes due 2028 (d)		650,000		650,000
5.375% senior notes due 2029 (e)		750,000		750,000
6.625% senior notes due 2032 (f)		600,000		600,000
Total principal		3,134,300		3,127,400
Unamortized debt premium		882		782
Unamortized debt issuance costs		(18,224)		(17,207)
Total long-term debt	$	3,116,958		3,110,975

(a) Credit Facility

On July 30, 2024, Antero Midstream Partners LP (“Antero Midstream Partners”), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Antero Midstream Corporation, as borrower (the “Borrower”), amended and restated its senior secured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks. References to the “Credit Facility” refer to the senior secured revolving credit facility in effect for periods prior to July 30, 2024 and the senior secured revolving credit facility in effect on or after July 30, 2024, collectively, as the context requires.

Lender commitments under the Credit Facility were $1.25 billion as of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025, respectively. The Credit Facility matures on July 30, 2029; provided that if on the date that is 91 days prior to the stated maturity of any outstanding senior unsecured notes of the Borrower, including the 2027 Notes (as defined below), the 2028 Notes (as defined below) and the 2029 Notes (as defined below), the outstanding principal amount of such notes is greater than or equal to $50 million and the sum of (A) the outstanding principal amount of loans, undrawn letters of credit, and drawn but unreimbursed amounts with respect to letters of credit, in each case, then outstanding under the Credit Facility plus (B) the amount by which (1) the outstanding principal amount of such notes on such date exceeds (2) consolidated unrestricted cash of the Borrower exceeds 85% of the Aggregate Commitments (as defined in the Credit Facility), the Credit Facility will mature on such date. As of March 31, 2025, the Credit Facility had an available borrowing capacity of $773 million.

The Credit Facility contains negative and affirmative covenants applicable to the Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries customary for credit facilities of this type, including, among other things, limitations on: liens; indebtedness; investments; fundamental changes, such as mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions; the disposition of assets; transactions with affiliates that are not on arms’-length terms; prepayments and amendments of certain indebtedness; and swap and hedge transactions.

The Credit Facility permits distributions to the holders of the Borrower’s equity interests in accordance with the cash distribution policy, adopted by the board under the partnership agreement of the Borrower, provided that no event of default exists or would be caused thereby, and only to the extent permitted by the Borrower’s organizational documents.

The Credit Facility also requires the Borrower to maintain the following financial ratios:

● other than during an Investment Grade Period (as defined in the Credit Facility) a consolidated interest coverage ratio, which is the ratio of our consolidated EBITDA to its consolidated current interest charges of at least 2.5 to 1.0 at the end of each fiscal quarter;

● a consolidated total leverage ratio, which is the ratio of consolidated debt to consolidated EBITDA, of not more than 5.00 to 1.00 at the end of each fiscal quarter; provided that, at our election, which may be exercised only once, during a period that is not an Investment Grade Period (the “Financial Covenant Election”), the consolidated total leverage ratio shall be no more than 5.25 to 1.0; and

● after a Financial Covenant Election, a consolidated senior secured leverage ratio covenant in addition to the 5.25 to 1.0 consolidated total leverage ratio covenant, which is the ratio of consolidated senior secured debt to consolidated EBITDA, of not more than 3.75 to 1.0.

The Borrower was in compliance with all of the financial covenants under the Credit Facility as of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025.

The Credit Facility provides for borrowing under either the Adjusted Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus a 0.10% credit adjustment spread and subject to a 0.00% floor or the Base Rate (as each term is defined in the Credit Facility). Principal amounts borrowed are payable on the maturity date with such borrowings bearing interest that is payable with respect to (i) Base Rate loans, quarterly and (ii) SOFR Loans at the end of the applicable interest period if three months (or shorter, if applicable), or every three months if the applicable interest period is longer than three months. During any period that is not an Investment Grade Period, the interest margin is determined with reference to the Borrower’s then-current consolidated total leverage ratio, which for SOFR loans range from 1.50% to 2.50%. During any period that is not an Investment Grade Period, commitment fees on the unused portion of the Credit Facility are due quarterly at rates ranging from 0.25% to 0.375%.

If the Borrower receives at least two Investment Grade Ratings (as defined in the Credit Facility), no default or event of default exists and the Borrower is in pro forma compliance with the Credit Facility’s financial covenants (subject to provision of the Credit Facility), the Borrower may elect to enter into an Investment Grade Period. During an Investment Grade Period, the interest margin is determined by reference to our corporate family rating, which for SOFR loans range from 1.125% to 2.000%. In addition, during an Investment Grade Period, the commitment fees on the unused portion of the Credit Facility are determined by reference to our corporate family rating, which range from 0.125% to 0.300%. The Borrower was not in an Investment Grade Period during the three months ended March 31, 2025.

As of December 31, 2024, the Borrower had outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility of $484 million with a weighted average interest rate of 6.09%. As of March 31, 2025, the Borrower had outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility of $477 million with a weighted average interest rate of 5.92%. No letters of credit were outstanding under the Credit Facility as of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025, respectively.

(b) 7.875% Senior Notes Due 2026

On November 10, 2020, Antero Midstream Partners and its wholly owned subsidiary, Antero Midstream Finance Corp (“Finance Corp,” and together with Antero Midstream Partners, the “Issuers”) issued $550 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.875% senior notes due May 15, 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) at par. The Issuers repurchased or otherwise fully redeemed all of the 2026 Notes during the first and second quarters of 2024, and the 2026 Notes were fully retired as of May 16, 2024. Interest on the 2026 Notes was payable on May 15 and November 15 of each year.

(c) 5.75% Senior Notes Due 2027

On February 25, 2019, the Issuers issued $650 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.75% senior notes due March 1, 2027 (the “2027 Notes”) at par. The 2027 Notes were recorded at their fair value of $653.3 million as of March 12, 2019, and the related premium of $3.3 million will be amortized into interest expense over the life of the 2027 Notes. The 2027 Notes are unsecured and effectively subordinated to the Credit Facility to the extent of the value of the collateral securing the Credit Facility. The 2027 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several senior unsecured basis by Antero Midstream Corporation, Antero Midstream Partners’ wholly owned subsidiaries (other than Finance Corp) and certain

of its future restricted subsidiaries. Interest on the 2027 Notes is payable on March 1 and September 1 of each year. Antero Midstream Partners may redeem all or part of the 2027 Notes at any time at a redemption price of 100.00% as of March 31, 2025. If Antero Midstream Partners undergoes a change of control followed by a rating decline, the holders of the 2027 Notes will have the right to require Antero Midstream Partners to repurchase all or a portion of the 2027 Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the 2027 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

(d) 5.75% Senior Notes Due 2028

On June 28, 2019, the Issuers issued $650 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.75% senior notes due January 15, 2028 (the “2028 Notes”) at par. The 2028 Notes are unsecured and effectively subordinated to the Credit Facility to the extent of the value of the collateral securing the Credit Facility. The 2028 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several senior unsecured basis by Antero Midstream Corporation, Antero Midstream Partners’ wholly owned subsidiaries (other than Finance Corp) and certain of its future restricted subsidiaries. Interest on the 2028 Notes is payable on January 15 and July 15 of each year.  Antero Midstream Partners may redeem all or part of the 2028 Notes at any time at redemption prices ranging from 100.958% as of March 31, 2025 to 100.00% on or after January 15, 2026. If Antero Midstream Partners undergoes a change of control followed by a rating decline, the holders of the 2028 Notes will have the right to require Antero Midstream Partners to repurchase all or a portion of the 2028 Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the 2028 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

(e) 5.375% Senior Notes Due 2029

On June 8, 2021, the Issuers issued $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior notes due June 15, 2029 (the “2029 Notes”) at par. The 2029 Notes are unsecured and effectively subordinated to the Credit Facility to the extent of the value of the collateral securing the Credit Facility. The 2029 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several senior unsecured basis by Antero Midstream Corporation, Antero Midstream Partners’ wholly owned subsidiaries (other than Finance Corp) and certain of its future restricted subsidiaries. Interest on the 2029 Notes is payable on June 15 and December 15 of each year. Antero Midstream Partners may redeem all or part of the 2029 Notes at any time at redemption prices ranging from 102.688% as of March 31, 2025 to 100.00% on or after June 15, 2026. If Antero Midstream Partners undergoes a change of control followed by a rating decline, the holders of the 2029 Notes will have the right to require Antero Midstream Partners to repurchase all or a portion of the 2029 Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the 2029 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

(f) 6.625% Senior Notes Due 2032

On January 16, 2024, the Issuers issued $600 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.625% senior notes due February 1, 2032 (the “2032 Notes”) at par. The 2032 Notes are unsecured and effectively subordinated to the Credit Facility to the extent of the value of the collateral securing the Credit Facility. The 2032 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several senior unsecured basis by Antero Midstream Corporation, Antero Midstream Partners’ wholly owned subsidiaries (other than Finance Corp) and certain of its future restricted subsidiaries. Interest on the 2032 Notes is payable on February 1 and August 1 of each year. Antero Midstream Partners may redeem all or part of the 2032 Notes at any time on or after February 1, 2027 at redemption prices ranging from 103.313% on or after February 1, 2027 to 100.00% on or after February 1, 2029. In addition, prior to February 1, 2027, Antero Midstream Partners may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2032 Notes with an amount of cash not greater than the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings, if certain conditions are met, at a redemption price of 106.625% of the principal amount of the 2032 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest. At any time prior to February 1, 2027, Antero Midstream Partners may also redeem the 2032 Notes, in whole or in part, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2032 Notes plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest. If Antero Midstream Partners undergoes a change of control followed by a rating decline, the holders of the 2032 Notes will have the right to require Antero Midstream Partners to repurchase all or a portion of the 2032 Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the 2032 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

(g) Senior Notes Guarantors

The Company and each of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries (except for the Issuers) has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the 2027 Notes, 2028 Notes, 2029 Notes and 2032 Notes (collectively the “Senior Notes”). In the event a guarantor is sold or disposed of (whether by merger, consolidation, the sale of a sufficient amount of its capital stock so that it no longer qualifies as a Restricted Subsidiary (as defined in the applicable indenture governing the series of Senior

Notes) of the Issuer or the sale of all or substantially all of its assets) and whether or not the guarantor is the surviving entity in such transaction to a person that is not an Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary of an Issuer, such guarantor will be released from its obligations under its guarantee if the sale or other disposition does not violate the covenants set forth in the indentures governing the applicable Senior Notes.

In addition, a guarantor will be released from its obligations under the applicable indenture and its guarantee (i) upon the release or discharge of the guarantee of other indebtedness under a credit facility that resulted in the creation of such guarantee, except a release or discharge by or as a result of payment under such guarantee, (ii) if the Issuers designate such subsidiary as an unrestricted subsidiary and such designation complies with the other applicable provisions of the indenture governing the applicable Senior Notes or (iii) in connection with any covenant defeasance, legal defeasance or satisfaction and discharge of the applicable Senior Notes.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2025, all of the Company’s assets and operations are attributable to the Issuers and its guarantors.