================================================================================ EFFECTIVE AUGUST 23RD, 2004 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 9, 2005 CIMAREX ENERGY CO. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 001-31446 45-0466694 ---------------------------- ------------ ----------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) 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.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ================================================================================ ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On February 9, 2005, Cimarex Energy Co. (NYSE XEC) reported its fourth-quarter 2004 production volumes and scheduled the fourth quarter 2004 conference call. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS C. 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: February 9, 2005 By: /s/ Paul Korus -------------------------------- Paul Korus, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------------------- 99.1 Press Release