On February 24, 2015, Mr. Jerry Box, who has served as a director of the Cimarex Energy Co. since 2005, notified the Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors of the company that he will not stand for reelection as a director of the company at the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on May 14, 2015. Mr. Box's decision is not due to any disagreement with the company, or because of any matter relating to the company's operations, policies or practices.

Mr. Box is a member of the Compensation and Governance Committee and the Nominating Committee of the Board.