Sanchez Energy Corp. (NYSE: SN) recently announced that it has closed the private placement of $150 million of its 4.875% cumulative perpetual convertible preferred stock, series.

Net proceeds from the offering were approximately $144.6 million, including the exercised overallotment option.

Net proceeds are being used to fund the company's capital expenditures, with a focus on accelerating its drilling program across all of its operating areas in the Eagle Ford, and for general corporate purposes.