(14)  Fair Value Measurement

The carrying values on the consolidated balance sheets of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable—Antero Resources, accounts receivable—third party, other current assets, accounts payable—Antero Resources, accounts payable—third party, accrued liabilities and other current liabilities approximate fair values due to their short-term maturities. The carrying value of the amounts under the Credit Facility as of December 31, 2024 and 2025 approximated fair value because the variable interest rates are reflective of current market conditions.

The fair value and carrying value of the Company’s Senior Notes is as follows:

December 31, 2024

December 31, 2025

(in thousands)

Fair Value (1)

Carrying Value (2)

Fair Value (1)

Carrying Value (2)

2027 Notes

$

646,750

648,082

2028 Notes

644,410

646,684

649,155

647,725

2029 Notes

730,425

744,516

750,000

745,620

2032 Notes

602,220

593,376

621,000

594,132

2033 Notes

653,250

642,525

2034 Notes

604,800

592,528

Total

$

2,623,805

2,632,658

3,278,205

3,222,530

(1)Fair values are based on Level 2 market data inputs.
(2)Carrying values are presented net of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt premium.

The Company used an income approach to estimate the selling price less costs to sell of the Utica Shale Property and Equipment, which represents fair value of the Utica Shale Property and Equipment as of December 31, 2025. The selling price less costs to sell is based on significant inputs not observable in the market, and therefore, represents a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy. See Note 3—Transactions for additional information.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 11, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 12, 2025
2023Feb 14, 2024
2022Feb 15, 2023
2021Feb 16, 2022
2020Feb 17, 2021
2019Feb 12, 2020

About Fair Value Disclosures

Fair value disclosures classify all assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three-level hierarchy: Level 1 (quoted market prices), Level 2 (observable inputs like yield curves), and Level 3 (unobservable inputs requiring management estimates). The proportion of Level 3 assets directly reflects how much of the balance sheet depends on internal models rather than market evidence.

Key signals: a growing Level 3 balance relative to total fair-value assets increases valuation uncertainty and earnings volatility risk. Watch for transfers between levels — assets moving from Level 2 to Level 3 often signal deteriorating market liquidity. Unrealized gains and losses on Level 3 positions flow through earnings or other comprehensive income, so large swings deserve scrutiny. For financial institutions, examine the sensitivity disclosures that show how Level 3 valuations change under alternative assumptions. Compare the fair value of debt against its carrying amount to gauge hidden leverage.