Davis Polk advised Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated as representative of the initial purchasers on a Rule 144A/Regulation S offering by Continental Resources, Inc. of $1.7 billion aggregate principal amount of its senior notes in two series, one series consisting of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.8% senior notes due 2024 and the other series consisting of $700 million aggregate principal amount of 4.9% senior notes due 2044.
Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Continental Resources is an independent crude oil and natural gas exploration, development and production company with operations in the North, South and East regions of the United States.
The Davis Polk corporate team included partner Joseph A. Hall, associate Derek Dostal and law clerk Darren Jackson. Partner Michael Mollerus and associate William A. Curran provided tax advice. Counsel Loyti Cheng and associate Kevin J. Klesh provided environmental advice. All members of the Davis Polk team are based in the New York office.
