Diversified Energy Announces Fourth Quarter Dividend

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Diversified Energy (NYSE:DEC) declared an interim dividend of $0.29 per share for 4Q25, covering the three-month period ended December 31, 2025. Record date is May 29, 2026 and payment date is June 30, 2026.

The company will pay in U.S. dollars but offers a sterling election; the sterling value will be announced approximately two weeks before payment. Currency election deadline is June 5, 2026.

Positive

• Interim dividend of $0.29 per share declared for 4Q25
• Payment date set for June 30, 2026 provides timing certainty
• Sterling election available for shareholders who prefer GBP payments

Negative

• Interim dividend only, not presented as a final or recurring commitment
• Sterling value not yet set; exchange amount to be announced about two weeks before payment

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Energy Company (NYSE:DEC, LSE: DEC) (“Diversified” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that the Board has declared an interim dividend of 29 cents per share in respect of 4Q25 for the three-month period ended December 31, 2025.

	Key dates related to this dividend include:
	Record Date:		May 29, 2026
	Payment Date:		June 30, 2026
	Default Currency:		US Dollar
	Currency Election Option:		Sterling
	Last Date for Currency Election:		June 5, 2026

Diversified will pay the dividend in U.S. dollars while continuing to make available to shareholders a sterling election. For those shareholders who wish to receive their dividend payment in sterling, and who have not yet completed a currency election form, the Company has made available a dividend election form on its website at https://ir.div.energy/dividend-information. Shareholders who wish to receive sterling should submit the currency election form to Computershare Investor Services no later than June 5, 2026.

Diversified will announce the sterling value of the dividend payable per share approximately two weeks prior to the payment date.

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the UK version of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 on Market Abuse (“UK MAR”), as it forms part of the UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.

For further information, please contact:

Diversified Energy Company	+1 973 856 2757
Doug Kris	dkris@dgoc.com
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications	www.div.energy
FTI Consulting	dec@fticonsulting.com
U.S. & UK Financial Public Relations

About Diversified Energy Company

Diversified is a leading publicly traded energy company focused on acquiring, operating, and optimizing cash-generating energy assets. Through our unique differentiated strategy, we acquire established assets and invest in them to improve environmental and operational performance until retiring those assets in a safe and environmentally secure manner. Recognized by ratings agencies and organizations for our sustainability leadership, this solutions-oriented, stewardship approach makes Diversified the Right Company at the Right Time to responsibly produce energy, deliver reliable free cash flow, and generate shareholder value. 

FAQ

What dividend did Diversified Energy (DEC) declare for 4Q25?

They declared an interim dividend of $0.29 per share for the period ending December 31, 2025. According to the company, shareholders of record on May 29, 2026 will be eligible and payment is scheduled for June 30, 2026.

When is the record date and payment date for DEC's 4Q25 dividend?

The record date is May 29, 2026 and the payment date is June 30, 2026. According to the company, shareholders must be on the register by the record date to receive the declared interim dividend.

Can DEC shareholders receive the dividend in sterling instead of US dollars?

Yes, shareholders can elect to receive the dividend in sterling via a currency election. According to the company, the sterling election form must be submitted to Computershare by June 5, 2026.

How will Diversified Energy (DEC) set the sterling dividend amount?

The company will announce the sterling value approximately two weeks before the payment date. According to the company, the USD dividend will be paid and a sterling conversion rate will be published in advance of payment.

Where can DEC shareholders find the currency election form for the dividend?

The dividend election form is available on the company's investor website for submitting a sterling election. According to the company, completed forms must reach Computershare Investor Services by June 5, 2026.

Is the declared DEC dividend final or interim for 4Q25?

The Board declared an interim dividend of $0.29 per share for 4Q25, not labeled as a final dividend. According to the company, this payment covers the three-month period ended December 31, 2025.