The Houston Exploration Co. - 2011-09-06

The company filed an initial public offering of its common shares to raise up to $150 million on September 1, 2011. The Houston-based company focuses on exploration, acquisition, and development of unconventional oil and natural gas resources.

Johnson Rice & Company LLC and Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc. are underwriting the offering. Corporate Partners Rob Reedy and James Cowen of Porter Hedges LLP represent the underwriters.