SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.

September 18, 2008
Date of Report
 
 
CIMAREX ENERGY CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
001-31446
45-0466694
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 1800, Denver, Colorado 80203-4518
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code  303-295-3995

 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)


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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On September 18, 2008, Cimarex Energy Co. (NYSE: XEC) issued a press release. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.


ITEM 9.01
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)
Exhibits
 
Exhibit No. Description
   
99.1
Press Release is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01.



 
 
 

SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
     
  CIMAREX ENERGY CO.
 
 		  
 		  
 
Dated: September 18, 2008 By:   /s/ Paul Korus
 
Paul Korus, Vice President
  Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer


 
 
 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 
Exhibit No.  Description
   
99.1
Press Release