SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.
October 20, 2008
Date of Report
CIMAREX ENERGY CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-31446 | 45-0466694 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 1800, Denver, Colorado | 80203-4518 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code | 303-295-3995 |
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act |
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| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act |
| ITEM 7.01 | REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE |
On October 20, 2008, Cimarex Energy Co. (NYSE: XEC) issued a press release. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
| ITEM 9.01 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
| 99.1 | Press Release is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| | CIMAREX ENERGY CO. | |
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| By: | /s/ Paul Korus | |
| | | Paul Korus, Vice President, | |
| | | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description |
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| 99.1 | Press Release |
