---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-023652"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SM"
cik: "0000893538"
company_name: "SM Energy Co"
filed_at: "2026-03-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T21:17:47.304072+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# SM Energy prices upsized $1.0B of 6.625% senior notes due 2034 to refinance 2028 notes

## Summary
- $1.0B aggregate principal amount of 6.625% senior notes due 2034 priced at par.
- Expected to close March 9, 2026, subject to customary conditions.
- Net proceeds to fund tender offer for up to $750M of its 8.375% Senior Notes due 2028 (outstanding $1.35B).
- Additional net proceeds used for general corporate purposes and further repayment of 2028 Notes.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-023652
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SM
- cik: 0000893538
- company_name: SM Energy Co
- filed_at: 2026-03-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/893538/000110465926023652/0001104659-26-023652-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/893538/000110465926023652/tm267946d2_8k.htm

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