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SM 8-K: Executive departure

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SM filed a 8-K (current report) with the SEC on Nov 9, 2026. SM Energy appointed George Green as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary effective November 9, 2026. The stock moved -0.6% by the first close after the filing.

Summary of the filing

SM Energy appointed George Green as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary effective November 9, 2026. James Lebeck, previously EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, will continue as EVP - Chief Corporate Development Officer, relinquishing his legal and secretary roles.

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Key details

RegistrantSM Energy Company
Former employer of george greenPerkinElmer
Former employer of george greenDCP Midstream
Former employer of george greenArnold & Porter
Senior vice president - chief legal officer and corporate secretaryGeorge Green
Executive vice president - chief corporate development officerJames Lebeck

How SM stock reacted

Close before

$29.92

Nov 6, 2026

First close after

-0.64%

$29.73

5 trading days

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Frequently asked questions

What did SM file with the SEC on Nov 9, 2026?

SM filed a 8-K (Executive departure). SM Energy appointed George Green as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary effective November 9, 2026. James Lebeck, previously EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, will continue as EVP - Chief Corporate Development Officer, relinquishing his legal and secretary roles.

What does a executive departure mean for SM stock?

Not always. A planned retirement with a successor is usually calm; a sudden departure “effective immediately”, especially of a CFO or near results, often worries investors.

How do I read a 8-K?

A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more. The "Item" number tells you the topic (e.g. 2.02 results, 5.02 executive change, 1.01 new agreement, 1.03 bankruptcy). Exhibits (99.1 press release) usually hold the details.

Why are SEC filings important?

Public companies must tell the SEC about anything that can change their value — results, leadership changes, big deals, new shares, bankruptcy. Filings are the official source, often before the news. A 8-K (current report): A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more.

How did SM stock react to this filing?

SM closed at $29.92 before the filing and $29.73 on Nov 9, 2026 (-0.64%).

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