QEP Resources Comments on JANA Filing

QEP Resources

today issued the following statement regarding the filing of an updated Schedule 13D beneficial ownership report by JANA Partners, LLC (“JANA”) including a letter addressed to QEP's Board of Directors: “QEP's Board of Directors and management team are working to develop strategies and take actions which we believe will create value for all of our shareholders. As an integral part of that process, we welcome the input of all shareholders, including JANA Partners, and regularly evaluate their suggestions and proposals, including the proposals that have been put forth recently by JANA. As communicated publicly and in our ongoing conversations with JANA, the Board and management continue to