X0306 4 2016-06-07 false 0001168054 CIMAREX ENERGY CO XEC 0001237480 SHONSEY JAMES H 1700 LINCOLN STREET SUITE 3700 DENVER CO 80203 false true false false VP, Controller Common Stock 2016-06-07 4 S false 4320 121.4486 D 15000 D The price reported in Column 4 for June 7, 2016 sales is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $121.4410 to $121.47, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Cimarex Energy Co., any security holder of Cimarex Energy Co. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote. The amount of shares reported in column 5 as beneficially owned represent shares subject to service-based vesting. Francis B. Barron, as Attorney-in-Fact 2016-06-09