Current Report Filing (8-k)

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.

November 2, 2016

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 3700, Denver, Colorado	80203
(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.)

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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On November 2, 2016, Cimarex Energy Co. (“Cimarex”) announced its third quarter financial results. The news release is included in this report as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On November 2, 2016, Cimarex issued a news release reporting its financial results for the third quarter 2016. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

For more details on Cimarex’s third quarter 2016 results, please refer to the company’s investor presentation available at www.cimarex.com.

All statements in the news release and presentation and conference call referenced in the earnings news release, other than historical financial information, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

In accordance with General Instructions B.2. of Form 8-K, this information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description

99.1	Cimarex News Release, dated November 2, 2016

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.