An investigation is being conducted by former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") into the planned acquisition of Civitas Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CIVI) by SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM). The inquiry is centered around the potential sale of Civitas Resources, Inc. at a premium price per share. The investigation seeks to analyze whether Civitas Resources, Inc.'s board of directors undertook the necessary steps to secure the best deal for shareholders and if the proposed transaction offers adequate value. The investigation also aims to determine if conflicts of interest or breaches of fiduciary duty may have occurred in the sale process.