Company – Scrape Financial
Risk Factors Summary

Risk Factors Update Summary

  • Name change from "us" to "SM Energy" enhances brand identity and investor recognition.
  • Proposed updates to GHG reporting requirements align with the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
  • Exploration costs now expensed as dry hole costs instead of initially capitalized.
  • Recent years saw increased impact of inflation on oilfield services, equipment, and materials.
  • Recorded amounts related to unsuccessful exploration activity increased between 2022 and 2023.
  • Global geopolitical tensions, including Russia-Ukraine conflict, may heighten oil and gas volatility.
  • Interest rates may change, impacting borrowing costs, as the Federal Reserve adjusts rates.

Full Text Changes in Most Recent 10-K

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