SM Energy Prices Upsized $1.0 Billion Senior Notes Offering to Refinance Debt

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SM Energy Company announced the pricing of an upsized $1.0 billion private offering of 6.625% senior notes due 2034, with proceeds primarily used to refinance existing higher-interest debt.

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• Upsized Senior Notes Offering Priced

  SM Energy priced an upsized private offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.625% senior notes due 2034.

• Debt Refinancing Strategy

  Proceeds will fund a tender offer for up to $750 million of its outstanding 8.375% Senior Notes due 2028, reducing interest expenses.

• Strong Market Demand

  The offering was upsized from the initially announced $750 million, indicating robust investor interest in the company's debt.

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This filing confirms the successful pricing of a significant debt offering, which was upsized from the initially announced $750 million to $1.0 billion. The primary use of proceeds is to fund a tender offer for the company's 8.375% Senior Notes due 2028, effectively refinancing existing debt at a lower interest rate. This move is positive for SM Energy's financial health, reducing future interest expenses and demonstrating strong market demand for its debt. Investors should view this as a prudent financial management decision that strengthens the balance sheet.