SM Energy Company filed a Form 8-K on September 4, 2026, disclosing the full redemption of its 6.625% Senior Notes due 2027, with a total payment of $416,791,000 plus accrued and unpaid interest.

Key Highlights

  • Full redemption completed: SM Energy paid $416,791,000 to redeem all outstanding aggregate principal of its 6.625% Senior Notes due 2027 on September 4, 2026.
  • Interest paid: The redemption payment included accrued and unpaid interest in addition to the principal amount, according to the filing.
  • Obligations satisfied: The company disclosed that it satisfied all remaining obligations under the governing Indenture Documents as they relate to the 2027 Senior Notes.
  • Notes cancelled: The redeemed 2027 Senior Notes and related guarantees were cancelled upon settlement, the filing states.
  • Governing documents terminated: The redemption triggered termination of obligations under the Base Indenture (dated May 21, 2015), the Fourth Supplemental Indenture (dated August 20, 2018), and the Sixth Supplemental Indenture (dated January 30, 2026).

SM Energy Retires 6.625% Senior Notes Under Item 1.02 Disclosure

SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM), a Delaware-incorporated oil and gas company headquartered in Denver, Colorado, reported the termination of a material definitive agreement under Item 1.02 of its Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2026. According to the filing, the company paid $416,791,000 representing the full aggregate principal amount outstanding of its 6.625% Senior Notes due 2027, along with accrued and unpaid interest, completing the redemption on that same date.

The filing identifies three governing documents that collectively formed the indenture framework for the 2027 Senior Notes: the Base Indenture dated May 21, 2015, between the company and U.S. Bank National Association (including its successor in interest, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, serving as Trustee); the Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated August 20, 2018; and the Sixth Supplemental Indenture dated January 30, 2026, among the company, certain guarantors, and the Trustee. The filing states that upon the redemption, "the Company satisfied all of its remaining obligations under the Indenture Documents as they relate to the 2027 Senior Notes."

According to the filing, the redeemed 2027 Senior Notes and their related guarantees were cancelled upon settlement. The 8-K was signed by Alan D. Bennett, Vice President - Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, on September 4, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

SM Energy disclosed the September 4, 2026, full redemption and cancellation of its 6.625% Senior Notes due 2027, with a principal payment of $416,791,000 plus accrued interest, extinguishing all related obligations under the governing indenture agreements.