SM Energy Merges with Civitas to Create US Top Ten Oil Producer
ByAinvest
Monday, Feb 2, 2026 6:47 am ET1min read
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SM Energy has completed its all-stock merger with Civitas Resources, creating a combined entity valued at $12.8bn. The merged company will retain the name SM Energy and be headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Beth McDonald will serve as president and CEO, and Blake McKenna as executive vice-president and COO. The combined entity has a portfolio of around 823,000 net acres with a significant focus on the Permian Basin, and aims to provide sustained capital returns and broaden its investment appeal through increased market capitalization and liquidity.

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