PDMR Shareholdings
Rhea-AI Summary
Diversified Energy Company (NYSE: DEC) announced that Bradley Gray, President and CFO, ceased to beneficially own 15,000 shares on March 26, 2026 after gifting them to family for nil consideration.
Mr. Gray's post-gift holdings are reported as 212,790 shares, representing 0.30% of issued share capital. Contact details for investor relations and media were provided.
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News Market Reaction – DEC
On the day this news was published, DEC gained 2.19%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
DEC gained 2.24% with peers mixed: CRGY +1.19%, NFG +0.22%, SLNG +6.03%, while TGS -0.73% and CVE -0.80%, indicating stock-specific factors rather than a uniform sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | Definitive proxy filed | Neutral | +4.6% | Filed definitive proxy and set virtual 2026 annual shareholder meeting date. |
| Mar 20 | PDMR awards vested | Neutral | -3.5% | PSUs and RSUs vested for several executives, updating reported PDMR holdings. |
| Mar 19 | Share repurchase | Positive | +8.2% | Repurchased 300,000 shares at $14.20, reducing shares outstanding via cancellation. |
| Mar 12 | Dividend announcement | Positive | -0.4% | Declared Q3 2025 dividend of $0.29 per share with FX-based GBP rate. |
| Mar 11 | Large buyback | Positive | +1.8% | Repurchased 3,750,000 shares at $14.311 under previously announced buyback. |
Recent news has focused on capital returns (buybacks, dividends) and governance, with positive reactions to buybacks and more mixed responses to other items.
Over the past month, Diversified Energy announced multiple buybacks and shareholder-focused actions. On Mar 11 and Mar 19, it repurchased millions of shares, with subsequent price gains of 1.83% and 8.22%. A $0.29 per-share Q3 2025 dividend for payment on Mar 31, 2026 saw only a modest price change. Proxy materials for the May 6, 2026 virtual annual meeting and prior PDMR share awards highlight ongoing governance and compensation activity, into which today’s PDMR gift neatly fits.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective S-3ASR shelf dated March 9, 2026 registers 7,501,585 shares for resale by existing stockholders related to U.S. domestication and the Maverick acquisition. The filing specifies the company will receive no proceeds from these resales, though it bears certain registration-related costs.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement records a routine change in insider holdings: the President and CFO gifted 15,000 shares to family members for nil consideration, leaving him with 212,790 shares, or 0.30% of issued capital. It follows a series of governance, compensation, and capital-return updates, including buybacks and dividend declarations. Investors tracking DEC’s story may focus on ongoing repurchases, insider equity grants, and the existing S-3ASR resale registration when assessing future developments.
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Diversified Energy Company
("Diversified," or the "Company")
PDMR Shareholdings
Diversified Energy Company (NYSE: DEC, LSE: DEC) announces it was notified by Bradley Gray, President and Chief Financial Officer, that, on March 26, 2026, Mr. Gray ceased to beneficially own 15,000 shares of common stock in the Company, following the gift of those shares to family members for nil consideration.
Mr. Gray is a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibility ("PDMRs"), resulting in a change to previously disclosed PDMR holdings of shares of common stock in the Company ("Common Stock") and his current holdings are set forth in the table below:
| Shares Gifted | Shares Held Post-Gift | % of Issued Share Capital | |
| Bradley Gray | 15,000 | 212,790 |
| For further information, please contact: | |
| Diversified Energy Company | +1 973 856 2757 |
| Doug Kris | dkris@dgoc.com |
| 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 differentiated strategy, we acquire existing, long-life 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.
NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated | ||
| a) | Name | Bradley Gray | |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | ||
| a) | Position/status | President and Chief Financial Officer | |
| b) | Initial notification/Amendment | Initial notification | |
| 3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | ||
| a) | Name | Diversified Energy Company | |
| b) | LEI | 529900XTQ3OKXR6P0H74 | |
| 4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | ||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Shares of Common Stock | |
| Identification code | GB00BQHP5P93 | ||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Gift of shares to adult children for no consideration | |
| c) | Price(s) and volumes(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| $Nil | 5,000 | ||
| $Nil | 5,000 | ||
| $Nil | 5,000 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information | ||
| Aggregated volume | 15,000 | ||
| Price | $Nil | ||
| e) | Date of the transaction | March 26, 2026 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue (XOFF) | |
FAQ
Did Diversified Energy (DEC) report any sale or market transaction by Bradley Gray on March 26, 2026?
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