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This excerpt taken from the CHK 8-K filed Jun 25, 2009.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments. We have determined the estimated fair values by using available market information and valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

The carrying values of financial instruments comprising current assets and current liabilities approximate fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. We estimate the fair value of our long-term debt and our convertible preferred stock using primarily quoted market prices. Our carrying amounts for such debt, excluding the impact of interest rate derivatives, at December 31, 2008 and 2007 were $14.0 billion and $10.9 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $10.5 billion and $11.1 billion, respectively. The carrying amounts for our convertible preferred stock as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 were $505 million and $960 million, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $294 million and $1.0 billion, respectively.

These excerpts taken from the CHK 10-K filed Mar 2, 2009.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments. We have determined the estimated fair values by using available market information and valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

The carrying values of financial instruments comprising current assets and current liabilities approximate fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. We estimate the fair value of our long-term debt and our convertible preferred stock using primarily quoted market prices. Our carrying amounts for such debt, excluding the impact of interest rate derivatives, at December 31, 2008 and 2007 were $14.0 billion and $10.9 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $10.5 billion and $11.1 billion, respectively. The carrying amounts for our convertible preferred stock as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 were $505 million and $960 million, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $294 million and $1.0 billion, respectively.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments. We have determined the estimated fair values by using available market information and valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in
interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">The carrying values of financial instruments comprising current assets and current liabilities approximate fair values due to the short-term maturities
of these instruments. We estimate the fair value of our long-term debt and our convertible preferred stock using primarily quoted market prices. Our carrying amounts for such debt, excluding the impact of interest rate derivatives, at
December 31, 2008 and 2007 were $14.0 billion and $10.9 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $10.5 billion and $11.1 billion, respectively. The carrying amounts for our convertible preferred stock as of
December 31, 2008 and 2007 were $505 million and $960 million, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $294 million and $1.0 billion, respectively.

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Concentration of Credit Risk

A significant portion of our liquidity is concentrated in both cash and
cash equivalents and derivative instruments. On December 31, 2008, our cash and cash equivalents were invested in money market funds with investment grade ratings. A significant portion of these funds was invested at the close of business on
September 19, 2008, and is protected under the U.S. Treasury Department’s Temporary Guarantee Program. The remaining funds were spread among several counterparties to mitigate risk. The derivative instruments enable us to hedge a portion
of our exposure to natural gas and oil price and interest rate volatility. These arrangements expose us to credit risk from our counterparties. To mitigate this risk, we enter into derivative contracts only with investment-grade rated counterparties
deemed by management to be competent and competitive market makers. Recently there have been concerns about the ability of certain counterparties to continue to meet their financial obligations. On December 31, 2008, our commodity and interest
rate derivative instruments were spread among 16 counterparties and no single counterparty represented a material credit risk to the company.

SIZE="2">On September 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (“Lehman”) filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the federal Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York.

 


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Chesapeake and its subsidiaries had certain business relationships with Lehman and its subsidiaries. We believe the Lehman bankruptcy and its potential
impact on subsidiaries of Lehman will not have a material adverse effect on Chesapeake or its subsidiaries individually or collectively.

SIZE="2">Lehman Brothers Commercial Bank (“LBCB”), a subsidiary of Lehman, had $75 million of the $3.5 billion in commitments under our revolving bank credit facility. Although LBCB, to date, has not filed for bankruptcy (to our
knowledge), LBCB had not funded approximately $11 million of its share of our borrowings under the credit facility as of December 31, 2008 and we have no reason to expect that LBCB will fund borrowings in the future. The loss of up to $75
million in borrowing capacity is not material to us.

Chesapeake was a counterparty with Lehman Brothers Commodity Services Inc.
(“LBCS”), a subsidiary of Lehman, in financial transactions. Specifically, we utilized LBCS as a counterparty to hedge a portion of our natural gas and oil production. The obligations of LBCS are guaranteed by Lehman, and the Lehman
bankruptcy filing resulted in an event of default under our ISDA agreement with LBCS allowing us to terminate the ISDA on September 18, 2008, and cancel the outstanding transactions. The potential loss associated with the termination of such
transactions is not material to us.

Chesapeake sells natural gas to Eagle Energy Partners 1, LP (“Eagle Energy”), previously an
affiliate of Lehman. Eagle Energy was not included in the Lehman bankruptcy filing. On September 26, 2008, Eagle Energy notified us that EDF Trading Limited (“EDFT”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Électricité de France SA
(“EDF”), had entered into an agreement with Lehman to acquire Eagle Energy. The acquisition of Eagle Energy by EDFT was completed on October 31, 2008. We have received cash payment for all natural gas that has been sold to Eagle
Energy and are continuing to do business with Eagle.

Chesapeake will continue to closely monitor the Lehman bankruptcy situation and will
assert its rights under the various contractual relationships. We monitor the credit worthiness of all our counterparties and do not believe a failure by a counterparty would have a material negative impact on our liquidity.

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">Other financial instruments which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of investments in equity instruments and
accounts receivable. Our accounts receivable are primarily from purchasers of natural gas and oil and exploration and production companies which own interests in properties we operate. This industry concentration has the potential to impact our
overall exposure to credit risk, either positively or negatively, in that our customers may be similarly affected by changes in economic, industry or other conditions. We generally require letters of credit for receivables from customers which are
judged to have sub-standard credit, unless the credit risk can otherwise be mitigated.

 


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These excerpts taken from the CHK 10-K filed Feb 29, 2008.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments. We have determined the estimated fair values by using available market information and valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

The carrying values of financial instruments comprising current assets and current liabilities approximate fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. We estimate the fair value of our long-term fixed-rate debt and our convertible preferred stock using primarily quoted market prices. Our carrying amounts for such debt, excluding the impact of interest rate derivatives, at December 31, 2007 and 2006 were $8.9 billion and $7.2 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $9.2 billion and $7.3 billion, respectively. The carrying amounts for our convertible preferred stock as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 were $960 million and $2.0 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $1.0 billion and $1.9 billion, respectively.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments. We have determined the estimated fair values by using available market information and valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in
interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">The carrying values of financial instruments comprising current assets and current liabilities approximate fair values due to the short-term maturities
of these instruments. We estimate the fair value of our long-term fixed-rate debt and our convertible preferred stock using primarily quoted market prices. Our carrying amounts for such debt, excluding the impact of interest rate derivatives, at
December 31, 2007 and 2006 were $8.9 billion and $7.2 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $9.2 billion and $7.3 billion, respectively. The carrying amounts for our convertible preferred stock as of December 31,
2007 and 2006 were $960 million and $2.0 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $1.0 billion and $1.9 billion, respectively.

SIZE="2">Concentration of Credit Risk

A significant portion of our liquidity is concentrated in derivative instruments that enable
us to hedge a portion of our exposure to price volatility from producing oil and natural gas. These arrangements expose us to credit risk from our counterparties. Other financial instruments which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit
risk consist principally of investments in equity instruments and accounts receivable. Our accounts receivable are primarily from purchasers of oil and natural gas products and exploration and production companies which own interests in properties
we operate. This industry concentration has the potential to impact our overall exposure to credit risk, either positively or negatively, in that our customers may be similarly affected

 


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by changes in economic, industry or other conditions. We generally require letters of credit for receivables from customers which are judged to have
sub-standard credit, unless the credit risk can otherwise be mitigated.

This excerpt taken from the CHK 10-Q filed Nov 9, 2007.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments. We have determined the estimated fair values by using available market information and valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

The carrying values of financial instruments comprising current assets and current liabilities approximate the fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. We estimate the fair value of our long-term fixed-rate debt and our convertible preferred stock using primarily quoted market prices. Our carrying amounts for such debt, excluding discounts or premiums related to interest rate derivatives, at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were $8.920 billion and $7.215 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $9.068 billion and $7.336 billion, respectively. The carrying amount for our convertible preferred stock as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 was $1.958 billion, compared to approximate fair values of $2.040 billion and $1.949 billion, respectively.

 

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This excerpt taken from the CHK 10-Q filed Aug 8, 2007.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments. We have determined the estimated fair values by using available market information and valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

The carrying values of financial instruments comprising current assets and current liabilities approximate the fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. We estimate the fair value of our long-term fixed-rate debt and our convertible preferred stock using primarily quoted market prices. Our carrying amounts for such debt, excluding discounts or premiums related to interest rate derivatives, at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were $8.388 billion and $7.215 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $8.417 billion and $7.336 billion, respectively. The carrying amount for our convertible preferred stock as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 was $1.958 billion, compared to approximate fair values of $2.045 billion and $1.949 billion, respectively.

This excerpt taken from the CHK 10-Q filed May 8, 2007.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments. We have determined the estimated fair values by using available market information and valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

The carrying values of financial instruments comprising current assets and current liabilities approximate the fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. We estimate the fair value of our long-term fixed-rate debt and our convertible preferred stock using primarily quoted market prices. Our carrying amounts for such debt, excluding discounts or premiums related to interest rate derivatives, at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were $7.227 billion and $7.215 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $7.444 billion and $7.336 billion, respectively. The carrying amount for our convertible preferred stock as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 was $1.958 billion, compared to approximate fair values of $1.986 billion and $1.949 billion, respectively.

This excerpt taken from the CHK 10-K filed Mar 1, 2007.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments. We have determined the estimated fair values by using available market information and valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

The carrying values of financial instruments comprising current assets and current liabilities approximate fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. We estimate the fair value of our long-term fixed-rate debt and our convertible preferred stock using primarily quoted market prices. Our carrying amounts for such debt, excluding discounts or premiums related to interest rate derivatives, at December 31, 2006 and 2005 were $7.215 billion and $5.429 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $7.336 billion and $5.582 billion, respectively. The carrying amounts for our convertible preferred stock as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 were $1.958 billion and $1.577 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $1.949 billion and $1.686 billion, respectively.

This excerpt taken from the CHK 10-Q filed Nov 7, 2006.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments. We have determined the estimated fair values by using available market information and valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

 

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The carrying values of financial instruments comprising current assets and current liabilities approximate fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. We estimate the fair value of our long-term fixed-rate debt and our convertible preferred stock using primarily quoted market prices. Our carrying amounts for such debt, excluding discounts or premiums related to interest rate derivatives, at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 were $6.421 billion and $5.429 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $6.317 billion and $5.582 billion, respectively. The carrying amounts for our convertible preferred stock as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 were $1.962 billion and $1.577 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $1.950 billion and $1.686 billion, respectively.

This excerpt taken from the CHK 10-Q filed Aug 9, 2006.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments. We have determined the estimated fair values by using available market information and valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

The carrying values of items comprising current assets and current liabilities approximate fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. We estimate the fair value of our long-term fixed-rate debt and our convertible preferred stock using primarily quoted market prices. Our carrying amounts for such debt, excluding discounts or premiums related to interest rate derivatives, at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 were $6.419 billion and $5.429 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $6.242 billion and $5.582 billion, respectively. The carrying amounts for our convertible preferred stock as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 were $1.887 billion and $1.577 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $1.885 billion and $1.686 billion, respectively.

 

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This excerpt taken from the CHK 10-Q filed May 10, 2006.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments. We have determined the estimated fair values by using available market information and valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

The carrying values of items comprising current assets and current liabilities approximate fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. We estimate the fair value of our long-term fixed-rate debt and our convertible preferred stock using primarily quoted market prices. Our carrying amounts for such debt, excluding discounts or premiums related to interest rate derivatives, at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 were $5.926 billion and $5.429 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $6.100 billion and $5.582 billion, respectively. The carrying amounts for our convertible preferred stock as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 were $1.551 billion and $1.577 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $1.618 billion and $1.686 billion, respectively.

This excerpt taken from the CHK 10-K filed Mar 14, 2006.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments. We have determined the estimated fair values by using available market information and valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

The carrying values of items comprising current assets and current liabilities approximate fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. We estimate the fair value of our long-term fixed-rate debt using primarily quoted market prices. Our carrying amounts for such debt, excluding discounts or premiums related to interest rate derivatives, at December 31, 2005 and 2004 were $5.429 billion and $3.014 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $5.582 billion and $3.281 billion, respectively. The carrying amounts for our convertible preferred stock as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 were $1.577 billion and $490.9 million, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $1.686 billion and $533.7 million, respectively.

 

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This excerpt taken from the CHK 10-Q filed Nov 1, 2005.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments. We have determined the estimated fair values by using available market information and valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

 

The carrying values of items comprising current assets and current liabilities approximate fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. We estimate the fair value of our long-term fixed-rate debt using primarily quoted market prices. Our carrying amounts for such debt, excluding discounts or premiums related to interest rate derivatives, at September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 were $4.251 billion and $3.014 billion, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $4.444 billion and $3.281 billion, respectively. The carrying amounts for our convertible preferred stock as of September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 were $1.047 billion and $490.9 million, respectively, compared to approximate fair values of $1.197 billion and $533.7 million, respectively.

 

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