X0306 4 2015-02-12 0 0001108827 QEP RESOURCES, INC. QEP 0001602075 Ley Alice B 1050 17TH STREET SUITE 500 DENVER CO 80265 0 1 0 0 VP and Controller Common Stock 2015-02-12 4 A 0 12622 21.69 A 22852 D Phantom Stock Units 0.00 2015-02-12 4 A 0 4236 21.69 A Phantom Stock Units 4236 8017 D Stock Option 28.43 2021-03-03 Common Stock 6061 6061 D Stock Option 21.69 2022-02-12 Common Stock 12058 12058 D These phantom stock units are associated with QEP's Long Term Cash Incentive Plan. The option vests in three annual installments beginning on March 3, 2015, subject to accelerated vesting upon the occurrence of certain events as set forth in the award agreement. The option vests in three annual installments beginning on March 5, 2016, subject to accelerated vesting upon the occurrence of certain events as set forth in the award agreement. /s/ Abigail L. Jones, Attorney in Fact 2015-02-17