Bankruptcy Proceeding Bankruptcy Proceedings

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Reorganizations [Abstract]

Reorganization under Chapter 11 of US Bankruptcy Code Disclosure [Text Block]

Bankruptcy Proceedings and Emergence

On May 12, 2016 (the “Petition Date”), we and eight of our subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions (In re Penn Virginia Corporation, et al., Case No. 16-32395) seeking relief under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (the “Bankruptcy Court”).

On August 11, 2016 (the “Confirmation Date”), the Bankruptcy Court confirmed our Second Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of Penn Virginia Corporation and its Debtor Affiliates (the “Plan”), and we subsequently emerged from bankruptcy on September 12, 2016 (the “Emergence Date”).

While our emergence from bankruptcy is effectively complete, certain administrative and claims resolution activities will continue under the authority of the Bankruptcy Court until they have been appropriately discharged. As of November 3, 2017, certain claims were still in the process of resolution. While most of these matters are unsecured claims for which shares of Successor common stock have been allocated, certain of these matters must be settled with cash payments. As of September 30, 2017, we had $3.9 million reserved for outstanding claims to be potentially settled in cash. This reserve is included as a component of “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.