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Paulson & Co. Raises Stake in Cheniere Energy (LNG) to 14.6%

October 27, 2008 5:46 PM EDT
LNG Hot Sheet
Overall Analyst Rating:
    BUY (Up Up)

Revenue Growth %: -12.5%
In a 13D filing on Cheniere Energy (NYSE: LNG), John Paulson's Paulson & Co. disclosed a 14.6% stake (7,400,000 shares) in the company. At the quarter ended June 30, 2008, Paulson held a 4,700,000 share stake in Cheniere.

Paulson also indicated that his fund may talk with Cheniere's Board and/or shareholders to discuss any purposes, plans, or proposals.

Paulson's average cost appears to be around $6.34 based on a total purchase price of about $46.949 million. With shares of Cheniere currently trading around $1.70, Paulson is substantially underwater on this position.

Cheniere Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the development, construction, ownership, and operation of onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminals and natural gas pipelines along the Gulf Coast of the United States.

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