X0303 4 2009-01-02 0001168054 CIMAREX ENERGY CO XEC 0001196776 KORUS PAUL 1700 LINCOLN STREET, SUITE 1800 DENVER CO 80203-4518 1 VP, CFO, Treasurer Common Stock 2009-01-02 4 A 0 30000 0 A 182305 D Common Stock 2009-01-03 4 D 0 9600 0 D 172705 D Common Stock 2009-01-03 4 F 0 8616 0 D 164089 D Common Stock 0 I By 401(k) Represents restricted shares that are subject to three-year cliff vesting and the satisfaction of certain performance criteria. Relates to performance award with a vesting date of 1/3/09. Represents shares forfeited pursuant to performance criteria. Relates to performance award with a vesting date of 1/3/09. Represents shares vested but withheld for taxes as permitted by the award agreement. /s/ Thomas A. Richardson, attorney-in-fact 2009-01-05