Basic Materials Companies Announce Appointments, Awards, Acquisitions, and Sales - Analyst Notes on Cheniere, Spectra Energy, Arch Coal, Regency, and Basic Energy

NEW YORK, April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSEMKT: LNG), Spectra Energy Corp. (NYSE: SE), Arch Coal Inc. (NYSE: ACI), Regency Energy Partners LP (NYSE: RGP), and Basic Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE: BAS). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register

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Cheniere Energy, Inc. Analyst Notes 

On March 31, 2014, Cheniere Energy, Inc. (Cheniere) announced the appointment of Anatol Feygin as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development. As mentioned by the Company, Mr. Feygin previously served as Vice President, Energy Strategist, and Senior Portfolio Manager at Loews Corporation for seven years and was Head of Global Commodity Strategy and Senior Analyst at Bank of America for three years prior to joining Loews. Cheniere Chairman and CEO Charif Souki commented, "We welcome Anatol Feygin to our senior management team at Cheniere. Anatol's deep knowledge of the energy industry makes him a tremendous asset to our strategic team at Cheniere. We look forward to the contributions and insight that his unique expertise and experience will bring to our organization." The full analyst notes on Cheniere Energy, Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04032014/LNG/report.pdf

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Spectra Energy Corp. Analyst Notes 

On March 20, 2014, Spectra Energy Corp. (Spectra Energy) announced that the Company has been included in Ethisphere Institute's list of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" for the third consecutive year. According to the Company, this year's list included 144 companies, recognized as industry leaders in ethical business practices. Spectra Energy President and CEO Greg Ebel commented, "The Spectra Energy team is honored to be named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies again this year. A strong ethics and compliance program is critical to our business; doing the right thing is good for our employees, shareholders, stakeholders and the communities in which we live and work. I'm proud of each one of our employees for the countless daily choices that made this recognition possible again in 2014." The full analyst notes on Spectra Energy Corp. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04032014/SE/report.pdf

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Arch Coal Inc. Analyst Notes 

On March 31, 2014, Arch Coal Inc.'s (Arch Coal) foundation awarded 12 outstanding classroom teachers from West Virginia with the prestigious "Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Award," the longest-running teacher recognition program sponsored by private entities in West Virginia. According to the Company, Arch Coal President and CEO John W. Eaves, along with Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and West Virginia Education Association (WVEA) President Dale Lee, made the announcement at a ceremony at the Clay Center in Charleston. The Company stated that the recipients of the award are: Pamela Bush, Angela Culicerto, Lorraine Davis, Rosetta L. Epifano, Adrin Fisher, Corey Humphrey, Leigh Kinder, Mary Anne Mullenax, Valerie L. Mullins, Sonya Shockey, Candace Smith, and Laura VanHorn. The Company added that the awardees are each presented with a $3,500 unrestricted cash award, a distinctive trophy and a classroom plaque. The Company said that in addition to Arch Coal Foundation's history of educational and community support in West Virginia, it also awards teachers and grants programs in the states of Wyoming and Colorado. The full analyst notes on Arch Coal Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04032014/ACI/report.pdf

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Regency Energy Partners LP Analyst Notes 

On March 21, 2014, Regency Energy Partners LP (Regency) closed its merger with PVR Partners, L.P. (PVR). The Company stated that its acquisition included all of PVR's outstanding units for nearly $5.6 billion, including an almost $1.8 billion of assumed debt. According to the Company, it expects to increase its asset bases, expand into high-growth regions, and provides additional opportunities from organic growth projects. The Company mentioned that following yesterday's market closing, PVR ceased to be a publicly-traded company and its common stock trading on the NYSE has discontinued. "The combination of these assets and the addition of a talented employee base will further position Regency as one of the premier midstream service providers in the country," said Mike Bradley, President and CEO of Regency. The full analyst notes on Regency Energy Partners LP are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04032014/RGP/report.pdf

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Basic Energy Services, Inc. Analyst Notes 

On March 31, 2014, Basic Energy Services, Inc. (Basic) announced the sale of its four inland barge workover rig units, and related equipment, to a private buyer for approximately $19 million. Basic stated that it expects an insignificant impact on revenue and earnings for 2014 due to this transaction. "We have been active in the inland workover barge market for the past ten years. While we have maintained consistent utilization rates and adequate returns in this business line, the number of active customers has decreased over time and we have seen limited opportunities for growth. We intend to reinvest the proceeds from this transaction to expand our higher growth, core service lines during 2014," said Roe Patterson, President and CEO of Basic. The full analyst notes on Basic Energy Services, Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04032014/BAS/report.pdf

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