X0306 4 2014-12-10 false 0001168054 CIMAREX ENERGY CO XEC 0001196784 ALBI JOSEPH R 1700 LINCOLN STREET SUITE 3700 DENVER CO 80203 true true false false Executive VP, COO Common Stock 800 I By IRA Common Stock 199 I By 401(k) Common Stock 50287 I By Trust Common Stock 2014-12-10 4 A false 43457 0 A 128227 D The amount of shares reported in column 5 as beneficially owned represent shares subject to service-based vesting and the satisfaction of certain performance criteria. The number of shares shown is a preliminary estimate that is subject to adjustment upon the completion by an outside consultant of a Monte Carlo simulation of the number of shares necessary to equal the grant date fair value of the performance share award approved by the Compensation and Governance Committee. Upon the completion of the final report, an amended Form 4 will be filed if necessary. Represents a performance award of restricted stock that is subject to three-year cliff vesting and the satisfaction of certain performance criteria. Francis B. Barron, as Attorney-in-Fact 2014-12-11