X0201 4 2003-09-22 0 0001168054 CIMAREX ENERGY CO XEC 0001237480 SHONSEY JAMES H 707 SEVENTEENTH STREET SUITE 3300 DENVER CO 80202 0 1 0 0 Controller, CAO Common Stock 2003-09-22 4 A 0 12000 20.36 A 12000 D Employee Stock Option 20.36 2003-09-22 4 A 0 24000 20.36 A 2004-09-22 2013-09-22 Common Stock 24000 24000 D The restricted stock award vests in its entirety on September 22, 2008. Any stock acquired pursuant to the award may not be sold on or before the eighth anniversary of the date of grant (September 22, 2011). The option vests in five equal annual installments beginning on September 22, 2004. The option holder is required to retain 50% of the profit shares received upon exercise until the eighth anniversary of the date of grant (September 22, 2011). Paul Korus, Attorney-in-Fact for James H. Shonsey 2003-10-10