SM Energy gets HSR early termination for Civitas merger; SVP Knott to depart post-close

SM Energy Co

HSR Act waiting period terminated early by FTC effective Dec 18, 2025.
Merger with Civitas expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to other conditions.
SVP Business Development and Land Kenneth J. Knott will leave current role upon merger close and serve as advisor.
Knott had been with SM Energy for over 25 years.

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