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SM Energy merges with Civitas Resources for growth

PUBLIC · SMAug 12, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Acquiring Company

SM Energy

Acquired Company

Civitas Resources

DenverEnergyOil And GasBiomass EnergyEnergySustainabilityNatural Resources

Description

SM Energy Co. has merged with Civitas Resources Inc. in a deal valued at $12.1 billion. Following the merger, SM Energy is expanding its office space in the Wells Fargo Center. The combined company aims to improve collaboration among employees by consolidating its operations. This strategic move comes as SM Energy benefits from the increased office footprint in Denver.

Company Information

Company

SM Energy

Location

Denver, Colorado, United States

About

SM Energy Co. is a public oil and gas company with a focus on the Permian basin and the Eagle Ford shale. It has a market value of about $2.9 billion and approximately 109,000 acres in the Midland basin. The company aims to align its operations with market conditions to maximize shareholder value. SM also has significant assets in Utah's Uinta basin.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Civitas Resources?

Civitas Resources was acquired by SM Energy, based in Denver. The deal was reported on August 12, 2026. SM Energy Co. is a public oil and gas company with a focus on the Permian basin and the Eagle Ford shale. It has a market value of about $2.9 billion and approximately 109,000 acres in the Midland basin. SM Energy is publicly traded (SM) and operates in Energy.

When did SM Energy acquire Civitas Resources?

SM Energy's acquisition of Civitas Resources was reported on August 12, 2026. SM Energy Co. has merged with Civitas Resources Inc. in a deal valued at $12.1 billion. Following the merger, SM Energy is expanding its office space in the Wells Fargo Center. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Civitas Resources do?

Civitas Resources, Inc. is Colorado’s first carbon neutral oil & gas producer and is focused on developing and producing crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids in Colorado’s Denver-Julesburg Basin. It is privately held, operating in Energy.

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