SEC Form 4 · accession 0000893538-26-000099
SM Energy Co · SM
Statement of changes in beneficial ownership, as filed. Original on EDGAR ↗
Reporting owner
Alan D Bennett
Officer — Vice President - Controller
Period of report
Jul 1, 2026
Accepted (ET)
Jul 2, 2026 · 4:15 pm EDT
Rule 10b5-1 plan
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Issuer CIK
0000893538
Table I — non-derivative securities
| Security | Date | Code | Shares | Price | A/D | Owned after | D/I | Nature of ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, $.01 Par ValueF1 | Jul 1, 2026 | M | 948 | — | A | 2,599 | D | |
| Common Stock, $.01 Par Value | Jul 1, 2026 | F | 396 | $26.10 | D | 2,203 | D | |
| Common Stock, $.01 Par ValueF2 | Jul 1, 2026 | M | 630 | — | A | 2,833 | D | |
| Common Stock, $.01 Par Value | Jul 1, 2026 | F | 264 | $26.10 | D | 2,569 | D | |
| Common Stock, $.01 Par ValueF3 | Jul 1, 2026 | M | 1,919 | — | A | 4,488 | D | |
| Common Stock, $.01 Par Value | Jul 1, 2026 | F | 802 | $26.10 | D | 3,686 | D |
Table II — derivative securities
| Security | Conv. / exercise price | Date | Code | Shares | A/D | Exercisable | Expires | Underlying | Underlying shares | Owned after | D/I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Stock UnitsF1 | — | Jul 1, 2026 | M | 948 | D | — | — | Common Stock, $.01 Par Value | 948 | 0 | D |
| Restricted Stock UnitsF2 | — | Jul 1, 2026 | M | 630 | D | — | — | Common Stock, $.01 Par Value | 630 | 631 | D |
| Restricted Stock UnitsF3 | — | Jul 1, 2026 | M | 1,919 | D | — | — | Common Stock, $.01 Par Value | 1,919 | 3,841 | D |
Explanation of responses
- F1Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of stock. The restricted stock unit grant vested in three equal annual installments beginning on July 1, 2024. The vested shares were issued to the Reporting Person on the vesting dates, at which time all restrictions on the vested shares lapsed.
- F2Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of stock. The restricted stock unit grant vests in three equal annual installments beginning on July 1, 2025. The vested shares will be issued to the Reporting Person on the vesting dates, at which time all restrictions on the vested shares will lapse.
- F3Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of stock. The restricted stock unit grant vests in three equal annual installments beginning on July 1, 2026. The vested shares will be issued to the Reporting Person on the vesting dates, at which time all restrictions on the vested shares will lapse.