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Diversified Energy Company (NYSE: DEC, LSE: DEC) reported that on 5 August 2026, 13,582 restricted stock units previously awarded to former Chairman David Johnson vested under the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan. According to Diversified, settlement will occur via a transfer of common shares, net of required tax withholdings.
Following this award, David Johnson holds 39,144 Diversified shares, representing approximately 0.06% of the company’s issued share capital. The vesting is recorded as a single transaction at a price of $Nil, executed outside a trading venue (XOFF).
Diversified Energy (NYSE/LSE: DEC) reported second quarter 2026 average production of 1,253 MMcfe/d (209 Mboe/d) and an exit rate of 1,275 MMcfe/d. According to the company, 2Q26 results included $504M in total commodity revenue, $248M net income (including non‑cash derivative gains), $240M Adjusted EBITDA and $115M Adjusted Free Cash Flow on $40M of capital expenditures.
Diversified highlighted closing the Camino acquisition in Oklahoma, strategic divestiture of Barnett and Arkansas assets for $147M, and year‑to‑date acreage sales of $126M. Liquidity totaled $678M with a 2.45x leverage ratio and 76% of debt in non‑recourse ABS notes. Year‑to‑date shareholder returns were ~$136M, including $93M of share repurchases (~9% of shares) and a declared $0.29 per‑share 2Q26 dividend. Updated 2026 guidance calls for 1,180–1,210 MMcfe/d production, $960–$1,010M Adjusted EBITDA and ~$440M Adjusted Free Cash Flow.
Diversified Energy (NYSE:DEC, LSE: DEC) declared a dividend of $0.29 per share for the three-month period ended June 30, 2026. The record date is December 2, 2026 and the payment date is December 31, 2026.
The dividend will be paid in U.S. dollars by default, with an option for shareholders to elect payment in sterling. The last date for sterling currency election is December 8, 2026, via a dividend election form available on the company’s website.
Diversified Energy (NYSE: DEC, LSE: DEC) announced that David Johnson is retiring from the Board of Directors and stepping down as Chairman, effective August 5, 2026, after more than nine years of service since joining in February 2017. The company attributes his departure to his decision to pursue personal interests.
Effective the same date, the Board has appointed Founder and CEO Rusty Hutson Jr. as Chairman of the Board. The Board also named David Turner Jr. as Lead Independent Director, serving as liaison for independent directors, and appointed Martin Thomas to the Compensation Committee, reflecting an ongoing focus on strong governance and board oversight.
Diversified Energy Company (NYSE: DEC, LSE: DEC) will publish its operational and financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, after the U.S. market close.
The company will host a results conference call on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM EST (1:30 PM GMT). U.S. investors can join via +1 877-836-0271 (toll-free) or +1 201-689-7805; UK investors via +44 (0) 800 756 3429 (toll-free). Web audio and replay will be available at the company’s investor relations website, where the second quarter 2026 results and a supplementary presentation will also be posted.
Diversified Energy (NYSE:DEC; LSE:DEC) repurchased 328,781 common shares on July 2, 2026 under its buyback program announced March 20, 2025. The shares were bought via Mizuho Securities USA at a volume-weighted average price of $14.1614 and will be cancelled.
After cancellation, Diversified Energy will have 70,760,082 shares in issue and no treasury shares. Shareholders can use this figure for FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules threshold calculations.
Diversified Energy Company (NYSE:DEC; LSE:DEC) reported purchases of 289,721 shares of common stock on July 1, 2026 under its March 20, 2025 buyback program at a volume-weighted average price of $13.6807 per share.
After cancellation, 71,088,863 shares will remain in issue, with none held in treasury.
Diversified Energy Company (NYSE:DEC; LSE:DEC) repurchased 328,781 common shares on June 30, 2026 under its March 20, 2025 buyback program at a volume-weighted average price of $13.7968, within a $13.57–$13.89 range.
After cancellation, 71,378,584 shares will remain in issue, with none held in treasury.
Diversified Energy Company (NYSE:DEC) reported purchases of 328,781 shares of common stock on June 29, 2026 under its March 20, 2025 buyback program at a volume‑weighted average price of $13.402 per share.
After cancellation, shares in issue will be 71,707,365, with no treasury shares.
Diversified Energy (NYSE:DEC; LSE:DEC) repurchased 287,325 common shares on June 26, 2026 under its buyback program at a volume-weighted average price of $12.9926 per share.
The shares will be cancelled, leaving 72,036,146 shares in issue and none held in treasury.