X0306 4 2014-12-10 false 0001168054 CIMAREX ENERGY CO XEC 0001319866 Abbott Gary R 1700 LINCOLN STREET SUITE 3700 DENVER CO 80203 false true false false Vice President Common Stock 1427 I By 401(k) Common Stock 2014-12-10 4 A false 26074 0 A 104297 D The amount of securities beneficially owned as reported in column 5 includes 81,920 shares of restricted stock subject to service-based vesting and the satisfaction of certain performance criteria. Represents a performance award of restricted stock that is subject to three-year cliff 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. Francis B. Barron, as Attorney-in-Fact 2014-12-11