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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-18-017581
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		4
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20180122
ITEM INFORMATION:		Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
ITEM INFORMATION:		Material Modifications to Rights of Security Holders
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20180123
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20180123

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001349436
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311]
		IRS NUMBER:				208084793
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-33784
		FILM NUMBER:		18543043

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		123 ROBERT S. KERR AVENUE
		CITY:			OKLAHOMA CITY
		STATE:			OK
		ZIP:			73102-6406
		BUSINESS PHONE:		405-429-5500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		123 ROBERT S. KERR AVENUE
		CITY:			OKLAHOMA CITY
		STATE:			OK
		ZIP:			73102-6406

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	RIATA ENERGY INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20060111
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<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CURRENT REPORT
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January&nbsp;23, 2018 (January 22, 2018) </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SANDRIDGE ENERGY, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">1-33784</FONT></B></TD>
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Number, including Area Code: (405) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">429-5500</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Not Applicable </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Check the appropriate box below if the Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of
the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below): </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Soliciting material pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14a-12</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.14a-12)</FONT> </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-commencement</FONT> communications pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14d-2(b)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.14d-2(b))</FONT> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-commencement</FONT> communications pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">13e-4(c)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.13e-4(c))</FONT> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined
in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (&#167; 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12b-2</FONT> of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (&#167; <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.12b-2</FONT> of this chapter). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Emerging growth company &#9744; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an emerging growth company,
indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a) of the Exchange Act. &#9744; </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The information set forth under &#147;Item
3.03 Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders&#148; of this Current Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> with respect to the entry into the Rights Agreement (as described below) is incorporated into this Item 1.01 by
reference. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&nbsp;3.03 Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SandRidge Energy, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the &#147;<U>Company</U>&#148;), entered into an amendment, effective as of January&nbsp;22,
2018 (the &#147;<U>Amendment</U>&#148;), to the Stockholder Rights Agreement, dated as of November&nbsp;26, 2017 (the &#147;<U>Rights Agreement</U>&#148;), between the Company and American Stock Transfer&nbsp;&amp; Trust Company, LLC, as Rights
Agent (the &#147;<U>Rights Agent</U>&#148;).&nbsp;The Amendment amended the Rights Agreement so that each reference to &#147;10%&#148; in the Rights Agreement was changed to &#147;15%.&#148;&nbsp;As a result, among other changes, the defined term
&#147;Acquiring Person&#148; in the Rights Agreement is now defined as being a person or group of affiliated or associated persons who, at any time after the date of the Rights Agreement, have acquired, or obtained the right to acquire, beneficial
ownership of 15% or more of the Company&#146;s outstanding shares of common stock, rather than 10% or more of the Company&#146;s outstanding shares of common stock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Amendment also provides for changes to the definition of &#147;Beneficial Ownership&#148; so that the definition of this term no longer
includes persons &#147;Acting in Concert,&#148; as such term was previously defined in the Rights Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The foregoing description of
the Amendment is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Amendment, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 4.1 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&nbsp;7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On January&nbsp;23, 2018, the Company issued a press release. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is
incorporated herein by reference. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K,</FONT> the
foregoing information, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed &#147;filed&#148; for the purposes of Section&nbsp;18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the &#147;<U>Exchange Act</U>&#148;) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that
section, nor shall such information, including Exhibit 99.1, be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&nbsp;9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibits. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d511604dex41.htm">First Amendment to Stockholder Rights Agreement, dated as of January&nbsp;22, 2018, by and between SandRidge Energy, Inc. and American Stock Transfer&nbsp;&amp; Trust Company, LLC, as Rights Agent.
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">Date: January&nbsp;23, 2018</TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FIRST AMENDMENT TO </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS AGREEMENT </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this &#147;<U>Amendment</U>&#148;) is entered into effective as of January&nbsp;22,
2018, by SandRidge Energy, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the &#147;<U>Company</U>&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>RECITALS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, the Company and American Stock Transfer&nbsp;&amp; Trust Company, LLC (the &#147;<U>Rights Agent</U>&#148; and together with the
Company, the &#147;<U>Parties</U>&#148;) are parties to that certain Stockholder Rights Agreement (the &#147;<U>Rights Agreement</U>&#148;), dated as of November&nbsp;26, 2017;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, pursuant to Section&nbsp;27 of the Rights Agreement, the Company, by action of the Board of Directors (the &#147;<U>Board</U>&#148;),
may from time to time and in its sole and absolute discretion supplement or amend the Rights Agreement in any respect without the approval of any holders of Rights and without approval of the Rights Agent as long any such supplement or amendment
does not amend Sections 18, 19, 20, 21, or 27 of the Rights Agreement in a manner adverse to the Rights Agent; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, this
Amendment does not amend Sections 18, 19, 20, 21, or 27 of the Rights Agreement in a manner adverse to the Rights Agent. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NOW, THEREFORE,
for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION&nbsp;1. <U>Certain Definitions</U>. Terms used in this Amendment but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to
such terms in the Rights Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION 2. <U>Amendments to Rights Agreement</U>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Rights Agreement is hereby amended so that each reference to &#147;10%&#148; in the Rights Agreement be deleted
and replaced with &#147;15%.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 1(b) of the Rights Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced with &#147;[RESERVED].&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 1(g)(iii) of the Rights Agreement is hereby amended and restated
in its entirety as follows: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;that are Beneficially Owned, directly or indirectly, by any other Person (or any Affiliate or Associate
of such Person) with which such Person (or any of such Person&#146;s Affiliates or Associates) has any agreement, arrangement, or understanding (whether or not in writing), for the purpose of acquiring, holding, voting or disposing of any such
securities; or&#148; </P>

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Agreement that are not expressly amended hereby shall continue in full force and effect. From and after the execution and delivery of this Amendment, any references to the Rights Agreement in the Rights Agreement and other agreements or instruments
shall be deemed to refer to the Rights Agreement as amended pursuant to this Amendment. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Amendment and the Rights Agreement, this Amendment shall control. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION 4. <U>Severability</U>. If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of this Amendment is held by a court of competent jurisdiction
or other authority to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions of this Amendment shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION&nbsp;5. <U>Governing Law</U>. This Amendment shall be deemed to be a contract made under the laws of the State of Delaware and for all
purposes shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of such state applicable to contracts to be made and performed entirely within such state. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION&nbsp;6. <U>Descriptive Headings</U>. Descriptive headings of the sections of this Amendment are inserted for convenience only and
shall not control or affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION&nbsp;7. <U>Counterparts</U>. This
Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument. A signature to this
Amendment executed and/or transmitted electronically shall have the same authority, effect, and enforceability as an original signature. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>OKLAHOMA CITY, JANUARY</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;23, 2018 &#151;</B> SandRidge Energy, Inc. (&#147;SandRidge&#148; or the &#147;Company&#148;) (NYSE: SD) today
issued a letter to shareholders following its meetings with large shareholders last week. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The text of the letter follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dear Fellow SandRidge Shareholder: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The independent members of
the SandRidge Board of Directors have recently met with several large shareholders of the Company to discuss and seek input on a wide variety of topics, including the Company&#146;s objectives, its assets, economic growth alternatives, financing
strategies and the recent public proposal from Carl Icahn. We look forward to continuing expanded dialogue with all of our shareholders. Over the next several weeks, we will also give careful consideration to other concerns voiced by the
shareholders and will develop, implement and communicate each plan of action. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">After careful deliberation, the Board has decided that it is not in the
best interests of all shareholders to accept Mr.&nbsp;Icahn&#146;s proposal to (i)&nbsp;replace two of the five directors with unnamed directors designated by Mr.&nbsp;Icahn and potentially other large shareholders, (ii)&nbsp;change the
Company&#146;s bylaws to require a supermajority vote on major acquisitions, equity issuances, changes to the Company&#146;s compensation arrangements or bylaws and (iii)&nbsp;to either terminate the short-term shareholder rights plan altogether, or
increase its trigger threshold to 25%. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board believes that changes to the composition of the Board of Directors and other major governance changes,
as proposed by Mr.&nbsp;Icahn, should be made with the fully informed approval of a majority of <B><I>all</I></B> of the Company&#146;s shareholders, rather than at the behest of one. The Company&#146;s governing documents are designed to give
shareholders significant input over matters such as these and to implement desired changes through a vote of all shareholders. For example, shareholders may demand special meetings at any time at the request of only 25% of the outstanding shares.
Additionally, all SandRidge independent directors stand for reelection on an annual basis and shareholders have the ability to make proposals or nominate directors for consideration at the Company&#146;s annual meeting by following the procedures
outlined in our bylaws. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">With respect to Mr.&nbsp;Icahn&#146;s proposals relating to the short term rights plan, the Board has decided to amend the plan
to increase the trigger threshold to 15% and to eliminate the &#147;acting in concert&#148; language to ensure there is no unintended consequence that might discourage communications between shareholders on these important issues. Given the current
shareholdings of our shareholder base, the Board believes that increasing the trigger threshold above 15% would primarily benefit Mr.&nbsp;Icahn in his efforts to take control of the Company without paying our shareholders a control premium, which
the Board unanimously agrees is not in the best interests of all of our shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In considering these changes, the Board notes that the short term
rights plan is structured to automatically expire unless ratified by the shareholders at the upcoming 2018 annual meeting. Under the short term rights plan, shareholders also have the right to call a special meeting for purposes of terminating the
short term rights plan at the request of 10% of the outstanding shares in the event a bidder submits a fully-financed tender offer for the Company&#146;s shares. In any event, the Board will readily consider a premium takeover proposal from any
party, including Mr. Icahn. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>123 Robert S. Kerr Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 &#149; Phone 405.429.5500, Fax 405.429.5977 &#149;
www.SandRidgeEnergy.com </B></P>

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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We understand we serve you at your discretion and we are committed to diligently representing your interests. We
thank you for your support and look forward to continued improvement in performance and direct dialogue with you, as we and everyone at SandRidge continue to preserve and build lasting shareholder value. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Thank you, </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">John V. Genova</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Chairman of the Board</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">William M. Griffin, Jr.</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Independent Director</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Michael L. Bennett</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Independent Director</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">David J. Kornder</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Independent Director</P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>About SandRidge Energy, Inc. </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SandRidge Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SD) is an oil and natural gas exploration and production company headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with its principal
focus on developing high-return, growth-oriented projects in the U.S. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Mid-Continent</FONT> and Niobrara Shale. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This communication may contain certain &#147;forward-looking statements&#148; under applicable securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. These statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as &#147;may,&#148; &#147;will,&#148; &#147;could,&#148; &#147;should,&#148; &#147;predict,&#148; &#147;potential,&#148; &#147;pursue,&#148; &#147;outlook,&#148;
&#147;continue,&#148; &#147;anticipate,&#148; &#147;estimate,&#148; &#147;expect,&#148; &#147;project,&#148; &#147;intend,&#148; &#147;plan,&#148; &#147;believe,&#148; &#147;target,&#148; &#147;forecast,&#148; and other words and terms of similar
meaning. For example, statements regarding future results regarding the benefits of the strategic initiatives announced, and future financial results and operational plans are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject
to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company&#146;s control, which could cause actual benefits, results, effects and timing to differ materially from the results predicted or implied by the statements. Additional
information concerning the risk factors faced by the Company is contained in SandRidge&#146;s public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;SEC&#148;), which are available at the SEC&#146;s website, http://www.sec.gov. Each
forward looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement, and SandRidge undertakes no obligation to publicly update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date
hereof. </P>

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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This communication does not constitute a solicitation of a vote or proxy. In connection with the Company&#146;s 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the
Company intends to file a proxy statement and white proxy card with the SEC in connection with any such solicitation of proxies from the Company&#146;s shareholders. SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ SUCH PROXY STATEMENT,
ACCOMPANYING WHITE PROXY CARD AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Information regarding the ownership of the Company&#146;s directors and
executive officers in Company stock, restricted stock and options is included in the Company&#146;s SEC filings on Forms 3, 4, and 5, which can be found through the Company&#146;s website www.sandridgeenergy.com in the section &#147;Investor
Relations&#148; or through the SEC&#146;s website at www.sec.gov. Information can also be found in the Company&#146;s other SEC filings, including the Company&#146;s definitive proxy statement for the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and its
Annual Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2016. Updated information regarding the identity of potential participants, and their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or
otherwise, will be set forth in the definitive proxy statement and other materials to be filed with the SEC in connection with the 2018 Annual Meeting. Shareholders will be able to obtain any proxy statement, any amendments or supplements to the
proxy statement and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC at no charge at the SEC&#146;s website at www.sec.gov. Copies will also be available at no charge at the Company&#146;s website at www.sandridgeenergy.com in the section
&#147;Investor Relations.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>CONTACT: </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Justin M.
Lewellen </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Director of Investor Relations </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SandRidge Energy,
Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">123 Robert S. Kerr Avenue </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Oklahoma City, OK 73102 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">+1 (405) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">429-5515</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">David
A Kimmel </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Director of Communications </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SandRidge Energy, Inc.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">123 Robert S. Kerr Ave. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Oklahoma City, OK 73102 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">+1 (405) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">429-5599</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MacKenzie Partners, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Toll-free: <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">800-322-2885</FONT></FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Collect: +1 (212) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">929-5500</FONT>
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attn: Dan Burch / Paul Schulman </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Media Contact: </B></P>
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<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">895-4700,</FONT> blocke@sardverb.com </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Kelly Kimberly, +1 (832) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">680-5120,</FONT>
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