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SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:  Item 11 is calculated based on a total of 238,359,166 shares of common stock of SM Energy Co. (the "Issuer") outstanding as of February 2, 2026, as disclosed in the Issuer's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:  Item 11 is calculated based on a total of 238,359,166 shares of common stock of the Issuer outstanding as of February 2, 2026, as disclosed in the Issuer's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13G



 
CPPIB Crestone Peak Resources Canada Inc.
 
Signature:/s/ Pierre Abinakle
Name/Title:Vice President
Date:05/15/2026
 
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
 
Signature:/s/ Howard Rusak
Name/Title:Managing Director, Legal
Date:05/15/2026

Comments accompanying signature:  Explanatory Note: Other than the change in signatories, no changes were made to the Schedule 13G filed on May 15, 2026. See Exhibit 99.1 Power of Attorney of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.
Exhibit Information

99.1 Power of Attorney of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board 99.2 Joint Filing Agreement