UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 23, 2020

ANTERO RESOURCES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

1615 Wynkoop Street

Denver, Colorado 80202

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code  (303) 357-7310

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ¨

On March 23, 2020, K. Phil Yoo gave notice to Antero Resources Corporation (“Antero Resources”) and Antero Midstream Corporation (“Antero Midstream”) of his intent to retire as Vice President, Accounting and Chief Accounting Officer of each company. Mr. Yoo’s retirement is expected to take effect on May 15, 2020. Mr. Yoo’s retirement is not the result of any disagreement with Antero Resources or Antero Midstream.

On Mr. Yoo’s retirement, Paul M. Rady, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Antero Resources and Antero Midstream, commented, “I would like to thank Phil for his outstanding dedication and many contributions to Antero’s success. After many years of service to the Antero family of companies, we wish Phil and his family all the best in the years to come.”

Mr. Yoo will be succeeded by Sheri Pearce, who will begin serving as Antero Resources’ and Antero Midstream’s Chief Accounting Officer following the effectiveness of Mr. Yoo’s resignation. Ms. Pearce (age 53) joined Antero Resources and Antero Midstream in November 2018 to serve as Director of SEC Reporting at both companies. Prior to joining Antero Resources and Antero Midstream, Ms. Pearce worked as an independent consultant after retiring from KPMG LLP in March 2015. Ms. Pearce was an audit partner with KPMG where she principally served publicly traded clients in the energy and mining industries for 25 years. Ms. Pearce joined KPMG in 1990 and was elected to the partnership in 2000.

In connection with this promotion, Antero Resources plans to enter into an Indemnification Agreement with Ms. Pearce pursuant to which Antero Resources will agree to indemnify Ms. Pearce to the fullest extent permitted under Delaware law against liability that may arise by reason of her service to Antero Resources and to advance her expenses incurred as a result of any proceeding against her to which she could be indemnified. There are no transactions between Antero Resources and Ms. Pearce that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, and Ms. Pearce has no familial relationships that would require disclosure pursuant to Item 401(d) of Regulation S-K.

On Ms. Pearce’s appointment, Glen C. Warren, Jr., President and Chief Financial Officer of Antero Resources and President of Antero Midstream, commented, “We are excited to announce the promotion of Sheri to the role of Chief Accounting Officer. Given her past experience as an audit partner at KPMG LLP and extensive background in the oil and gas industry, she will be well suited for this important position with Antero.”

The foregoing description of the Indemnification Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of such agreement, the form of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Antero Resources’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 17, 2018 and incorporated in this Item 5.02 by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: March 25, 2020