EQT Corp. has priced a new public offering of its common stock at $44 a share.

The natural gas producer and distributor is releasing 12.5 million shares to raise money to accelerate development of its Marcellus and Huron/Berea plays. The offering will also grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 1,875,000 additional shares.

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