form8k_080111.htm

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

August 1, 2011 (August 1, 2011)

SM Energy Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-31539	41-0518430
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

1775 Sherman Street, Suite 1200, Denver, Colorado

(Address of principal executive offices)

80203

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 861-8140

Not applicable

(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 (see General Instruction A.2.):

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the following information, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall such information and Exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

On August 1, 2011, SM Energy Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the second quarter of 2011. As indicated in the press release, the Company has scheduled a second quarter 2011 earnings teleconference call for August 2, 2011, at 8:00 a.m. (Mountain Time). The teleconference call is publicly accessible, and the press release includes instructions as to when and how to access the teleconference and the location on the Company’s web site where the teleconference information will be available. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated by reference herein.

The press release also contains information about the Company’s operating cash flow, which is a “non-GAAP financial measure” under SEC rules. The press release also presents information about the Company’s net cash provided by operating activities, which is the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, and contains a reconciliation of operating cash flow to net cash provided by operating activities for the periods presented, a presentation of other cash flow information under GAAP, and a statement indicating why management believes that the presentation of operating cash flow provides useful information to investors.

The press release contains information about the Company’s adjusted net income, which is a “non-GAAP financial measure” under SEC rules. The press release also presents information about the Company’s net income, which is the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, and contains a reconciliation of adjusted net income to net income for the periods presented and a statement indicating why management believes that the presentation of adjusted net income provides useful information to investors.

Additionally, on August 1, 2011, the Company issued a separate press release providing an update of its operating activities, performance guidance, and capital budget for the remainder of 2011, as well as providing a preliminary 2012 capital budget. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this report and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the following information, including Exhibit 99.3, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall such information and Exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

On August 1, 2011, the Company issued a press release announcing its participation in upcoming conferences. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.3 to this report and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)	Exhibits.	The following exhibits are furnished as part of this report:
	Exhibit 99.1	Press release of the Company dated August 1, 2011, entitled SM Energy Reports Results for Second Quarter of 2011
	Exhibit 99.2	Press release of the Company dated August 1, 2011, entitled SM Energy Updates Capital Expenditure and Production Outlook; Provides Operations Update
	Exhibit 99.3	Press release of the Company dated August 1, 2011, entitled SM Energy Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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.

			SM ENERGY COMPANY

Date:	August 1, 2011	By:	/s/ KELLY E. COLLINS
			Kelly E. Collins
			Director of Financial Reporting & Assistant Corporate Secretary