X0306 4 2012-10-03 0 0000893538 SM Energy Co SM 0001359693 Ottoson Javan D 1775 SHERMAN STREET SUITE 1200 DENVER CO 80203 0 1 0 0 President & COO Restricted Stock Units 2012-10-03 4 A 0 10000 0.00 A Common Stock 10000 10000 D Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of stock. The restricted stock unit grant vests on October 3, 2015. The vested shares will be issued to the reporting person on the vesting date, at which time all restrictions on the vested shares will lapse. Karin M. Writer (Attorney-In-Fact) 2012-10-04