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SM Energy Co (SM) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on April 30, 2026 reporting Item 2.01 (Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). SM Energy completed sale of South Texas assets covering approximately 61,000 net acres in Webb County, Texas.
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Item 2.01 · Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
- SM Energy completed sale of South Texas assets covering approximately 61,000 net acres in Webb County, Texas
- Net cash proceeds approximately $900 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments
- Proceeds strengthen liquidity and provide capital for debt reduction, shareholder returns, or higher-return investments
- Divestiture remains within continuing operations, preserving comparability with future reported results
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- South Texas Divestiture completed, converting the asset sale into cash proceeds for balance-sheet actions
- $819 million of 6.75% and 5.0% Senior Notes due 2026 targeted for full redemption at par
- Debt retirement removes near-term 2026 maturities and associated interest expense
- Borrowing base reaffirmed at $5.0 billion, with aggregate lender commitments of $2.5 billion after divestiture
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- South Texas divestiture closed for $950 million, generating approximately $900 million net cash proceeds
- $819 million of 2026 Senior Notes targeted for full redemption, removing near-term maturities
- Debt redemption covers $419 million at 6.75% due September 15 and $400 million at 5.0% due October 15
- Borrowing base reaffirmed at $5.0 billion, with lender commitments unchanged at $2.5 billion
- Transaction advances SM Energy’s $1.0 billion-plus divestiture target and balance-sheet deleveraging strategy
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