Results of Annual General Meeting
Rhea-AI Summary
Diversified Energy Company (NYSE: DEC) announced that all resolutions at its Annual Meeting held on May 6, 2026 were duly passed. Vote tallies show directors re-elected with >92% support, auditor ratification at 99.9%, and an advisory compensation vote receiving 98.2% support. Full resolutions are available on the company website.
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News Market Reaction – DEC
In the May 8 session, DEC gained 0.51%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29 | Earnings timing | Neutral | +1.8% | Announced publication and call schedule for Q1 2026 results. |
| Apr 20 | TR-1 filing | Neutral | +0.7% | Barclays position moved below reportable threshold in TR-1 disclosure. |
| Apr 13 | NYSE bell event | Neutral | -3.2% | 25th anniversary NYSE bell-ringing and related media appearances. |
| Mar 31 | Major holding | Neutral | -4.7% | Ameriprise disclosed a 5.056% indirect stake in DEC. |
| Mar 31 | TR-1 filing | Neutral | -4.7% | Barclays reported 5.20% total voting rights via shares and instruments. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent DEC news centered on shareholder disclosures and corporate milestones. In February–April 2026, TR-1 and holding reports from Barclays and Ameriprise highlighted movements around the 5% voting threshold, with mixed price reactions from -4.7% to +0.66%. The company also marked its 25th anniversary with an NYSE bell-ringing, which coincided with a -3.23% move. An April Q1 2026 results timing notice saw a modest +1.77% reaction.
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Diversified Energy Company (NYSE: DEC, LSE: DEC), is pleased to announce that all resolutions put to shareholders at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 6, 2026 were duly passed. The voting results are shown below:
| Resolution | For | % | Against | % | Abstain | |||
| 1 | To re-elect David E. Johnson | 37,027,433 | 98.7 | 507,190 | 1.4 | 18,305 | ||
| 2 | To re-elect Robert Russell Hutson, Jr. | 37,006,713 | 98.6 | 530,249 | 1.4 | 15,966 | ||
| 3 | To re-elect Kathryn Z. Klaber | 34,637,577 | 92.3 | 2,893,591 | 7.7 | 21,760 | ||
| 4 | To re-elect Martin K. Thomas | 36,674,226 | 97.7 | 860,254 | 2.3 | 18,448 | ||
| 5 | To re-elect David J. Turner, Jr. | 36,698,854 | 97.8 | 835,722 | 2.2 | 18,352 | ||
| 6 | Ratification of Independent Auditors | 43,483,877 | 99.9 | 33,369 | 0.1 | 17,284 | ||
| 7 | Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation | 36,892,924 | 98.2 | 258,439 | 0.7 | 401,565 | ||
| Resolution | 1 Year | % | 2 Years | % | 3 Years | % | Abstain | |
| 8 | Advisory Vote on Frequency of Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation | 36,920,265 | 98.3 | 28,498 | 0.1 | 233,475 | 0.6 | 370,690 |
The full text of each resolution is contained in the Notice of Annual General Meeting, which is available on the Company's website, www.div.energy.
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.
