Independent oil and gas company Stone Energy Corp (SGY.N) said it has commenced a public offering of 6 million shares of its common stock, the proceeds of which it may use to reduce debt under its credit facility.
The company added the underwriters will have a 30-day option to buy up to 0.9 million additional shares.
Shares of the company closed at $8.37 Tuesday on Nasdaq. It fell 6.5 percent to $7.82 after market close.
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