SM Energy names new CEO and board slate contingent on Civitas merger close

SM Energy Co

Four directors (Bailo, Powers, Sullivan, Vogel) resign effective at closing of First Merger; no disagreement cited.
Board expands to 11; appoints McDonald, Clark, Fox, Helms, van Kempen and Willard as new directors.
Elizabeth McDonald appointed President and CEO ($900k base, 120% STI, $5.3M LTI) effective closing of Second Merger.
Blake McKenna appointed EVP and COO ($550k base, 100% STI, $2.2M LTI) upon closing of Second Merger.
Audit, Compensation and Governance committees reconstituted with new chairs; Executive Committee dissolved.

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