What did Diversified Energy (NYSE:DEC) announce about its share buyback on June 30, 2026?

Diversified Energy announced it had repurchased 328,781 common shares on June 29, 2026 under its ongoing buyback program. According to Diversified Energy, the volume‑weighted average purchase price was $13.402 per share, with plans to cancel all acquired shares.

How does the June 29, 2026 DEC share repurchase affect FCA disclosure calculations?

After the June 29, 2026 repurchase and subsequent cancellation, Diversified Energy will have 71,707,365 shares outstanding. According to Diversified Energy, shareholders should use 71,707,365 as the denominator when assessing FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules notification thresholds.

Transaction in Own Shares

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Rhea-AI Summary

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.

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Positive

Repurchased 328,781 shares at a $13.402 volume‑weighted average price
Planned cancellation reduces outstanding share count to 71,707,365
No common shares will remain held in treasury after cancellation

Negative

None.

News Market Reaction – DEC

+2.82%

+2.82% News Effect

On the day this news was published, DEC gained 2.82%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

What This Means

This announcement details repurchase and planned cancellation of 328,781 shares at a VWAP of $13.402...

Analysis

This announcement details repurchase and planned cancellation of 328,781 shares at a VWAP of $13.402, leaving 71,707,365 shares outstanding. Investors may track ongoing buybacks alongside the active resale shelf and the stock’s history of muted responses to favorable updates.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased: 328,781 shares VWAP repurchase price: $13.402 per share Repurchase price range: $13.10–$13.56 per share +5 more

8 metrics

Shares repurchased 328,781 shares Buyback on June 29, 2026 under share repurchase program

VWAP repurchase price $13.402 per share Volume-weighted average price paid for the 328,781 shares

Repurchase price range $13.10–$13.56 per share Lowest and highest prices paid on June 29, 2026

Post-cancellation shares 71,707,365 shares Common stock outstanding after cancellation of repurchased shares

Par value $0.01 per share Common stock par value for repurchased and outstanding shares

Current share price $13.525 Last price before this news; about 28.44% below 52-week high

52-week range $12.33–$18.90 Low and high prior to this buyback announcement

Market cap $938,758,654 Equity value based on pre-announcement price

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jun 18 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jun 18	Dividend confirmation	Positive	-0.7%	Confirmed Q4 2025 dividend and detailed payment and FX election terms.
May 28	Sustainability report	Positive	-1.9%	Released 2025 sustainability report highlighting economic and environmental contributions.
May 21	Board appointment	Positive	-3.7%	Appointed experienced independent director to audit and sustainability committees.
May 20	ABS refinancing	Positive	-1.4%	Completed $850M ABS XII refinancing backed by Mid-Continent producing wells.
May 08	AGM results	Positive	+0.5%	All AGM resolutions passed with very strong shareholder support levels.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive corporate updates have often coincided with short-term share price weakness.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Active S-3 Shelf · Short Interest: 4.31%

Shelf Active

Short Interest

4.31% of float

0% 15% 30%+

low as of 2026-06-15 Days to cover: 3.14

Reported short interest is relatively low, indicating limited short-squeeze potential and suggesting that positioning-driven volatility risk is modest.

Active S-3 Shelf Registration 2026-03-09

An effective Form S-3 automatic shelf registers 7,501,585 resale shares from prior transactions, with proceeds going to selling stockholders rather than the company.

Key Terms

volume-weighted average price, market abuse regulation, disclosure guidance and transparency rules

3 terms

volume-weighted average price financial

"purchased 328,781 shares of common stock... at a volume-weighted average price of $13.402"

Volume-weighted average price (VWAP) is the average price of a stock over a specific time period where each trade is weighted by the number of shares traded, so larger trades influence the average more than small ones. Investors and traders use VWAP as a reference point to judge whether trades are happening at relatively good or poor prices—like checking the average price paid for an item at a market where bulk purchases count more than single-item buys.

market abuse regulation regulatory

"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation)"

Market abuse regulation consists of laws and rules designed to prevent dishonest or manipulative practices in financial markets. It aims to ensure fair and transparent trading, so investors can trust that markets operate honestly, much like rules that keep a game fair. By reducing unfair advantages, it helps protect investor confidence and promotes healthy, efficient markets.

disclosure guidance and transparency rules regulatory

"determine if they are required to notify their interest... under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules"

Disclosure guidance and transparency rules are the standards and regulations that require companies to share clear, timely information about their finances, risks, operations and material events. They matter to investors because consistent, honest reporting is like a car’s dashboard — it reveals the data you need to judge safety and performance and make informed buying or selling decisions. Strong disclosure reduces surprises and helps keep markets fair and efficient.

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06/30/2026 - 02:00 AM

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY

("Diversified", or the "Company")

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY (NYSE:DEC; LSE:DEC) announces that, in accordance with the terms of its share buyback program announced on March 20, 2025, the Company has purchased 328,781 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share of the Company (the "Shares") in the market at a volume-weighted average price of $13.402 per Share through Mizuho Securities USA LLC (MSUSA). The Shares acquired will, in due course, be cancelled.

Aggregated Information

Date of Purchase:	June 29, 2026
Aggregate Number of Shares Purchased:	328,781
Lowest Price Paid per Share (USD):	13.10
Highest Price Paid per Share (USD):	13.56
Volume-Weighted Average Price Paid per Share (USD):	13.402

Following the cancellation of Shares, Diversified will have 71,707,365 shares of common stock, in issue and no shares of common stock is held in treasury. This figure of 71,707,365 may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation), (as in force in the UK and as amended by the Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019), the table below contains detailed information of the individual trades made by Mizuho Securities USA LLC as part of the buyback program.

Schedule of Purchases

Aggregate number of ordinary shares acquired	Daily volume weighted average price paid	Daily highest price paid per share	Daily lowest price per share	Trading Venue
12,993	13.4225	$13.55	$13.19	ARCX
8,246	13.4392	$13.55	$13.10	ASPN
8,836	13.4804	$13.56	$13.27	BAML
6	13.5400	$13.54	$13.54	BARX
10,971	13.4373	$13.55	$13.21	BATS
2,857	13.3782	$13.53	$13.22	BATY
1,700	13.4496	$13.54	$13.26	EDGA
4,183	13.4202	$13.55	$13.20	EDGX
400	13.5500	$13.55	$13.55	HRTF
305	13.5400	$13.54	$13.54	ICBX
171,932	13.3530	$13.55	$13.10	IEXG
1,073	13.3916	$13.55	$13.10	JPMX
7,400	13.4188	$13.55	$13.28	JSJX
1,075	13.5140	$13.54	$13.41	LEVL
866	13.4719	$13.55	$13.43	MEMX
700	13.5433	$13.55	$13.54	MSPL
3,321	13.4459	$13.54	$13.27	SGMT
19,765	13.4444	$13.56	$13.10	UBSA
420	13.5400	$13.54	$13.54	VFMI
1,600	13.3947	$13.52	$13.22	XBOS
400	13.4420	$13.51	$13.42	XCIS
48,421	13.4654	$13.55	$13.20	XNAS
21,311	13.4419	$13.55	$13.21	XNYS

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

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.

FAQ

At what prices did Diversified Energy (DEC) buy back shares on June 29, 2026?

Diversified Energy reported a volume‑weighted average buyback price of $13.402 per share on June 29, 2026. According to Diversified Energy, the lowest price paid was $13.10 and the highest price paid was $13.56 per share across multiple trading venues.

How many Diversified Energy (NYSE:DEC) shares will remain in issue after the June 29, 2026 buyback?

Following cancellation of the repurchased shares, Diversified Energy will have 71,707,365 common shares in issue. According to Diversified Energy, no common shares will be held in treasury, and this figure should be used for FCA disclosure threshold calculations.

Which broker executed Diversified Energy’s (DEC) June 29, 2026 buyback trades and on what venues?

The buyback trades were executed by Mizuho Securities USA on several US trading venues including ARCX, IEXG, XNAS and XNYS. According to Diversified Energy, individual venue volumes and daily prices are detailed in its published schedule of purchases.