Transaction in Own Shares
Rhea-AI Summary
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.
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Positive
- Repurchased 328,781 common shares on June 30, 2026
- Buyback volume-weighted average price of $13.7968 per share
- Trading price range for repurchases between $13.57 and $13.89
- Shares in issue reduced to 71,378,584 after cancellations
- No common shares held in treasury following this transaction
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – DEC
On the day this news was published, DEC declined 2.09%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Peers on Argus
DEC was up about 2.8% while key peers like CRGY, TGS, NFG, SLNG and CVE were all negative, suggesting this buyback news is driving a stock-specific move rather than a sector-wide shift.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29 | Share repurchase update | Positive | +3.9% | Buyback of 287,325 shares at a set average price, later cancelled. |
| Jun 18 | Dividend confirmation | Positive | -0.7% | Q4 2025 dividend of $0.29 per share with FX-based GBP equivalent. |
| May 28 | Sustainability report | Positive | -1.9% | 2025 sustainability report highlighting economic, environmental and community impacts. |
| May 21 | Board appointment | Positive | -3.7% | Appointment of independent non-executive director Kirk Oliver to key committees. |
| May 20 | ABS refinancing | Positive | -1.4% | $850M ABS XII refinancing secured by about 14,000 producing wellbores. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent history shows DEC often trading lower on generally constructive corporate updates, with share repurchase announcements being the main instances associated with gains.
Regulatory & Risk Context
Reported short interest is relatively low, suggesting limited short-squeeze potential and a more moderate contribution to day‑to‑day share price volatility.
An effective Form S-3ASR registers resale of 7,501,585 existing shares by selling stockholders; the company receives no proceeds, but the registration can facilitate secondary-market liquidity for those holders.
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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
Aggregated Information
| Date of Purchase: | June 30, 2026 |
| Aggregate Number of Shares Purchased: | 328,781 |
| Lowest Price Paid per Share (USD): | 13.57 |
| Highest Price Paid per Share (USD): | 13.89 |
| Volume-Weighted Average Price Paid per Share (USD): | 13.7968 |
Following the cancellation of Shares, Diversified will have 71,378,584 shares of common stock, in issue and no shares of common stock is held in treasury. This figure of 71,378,584 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 | ||
| 11,921 | 13.8067 | ARCX | ||||
| 7,959 | 13.8125 | ASPN | ||||
| 5,242 | 13.8114 | BAML | ||||
| 2,684 | 13.8028 | BATS | ||||
| 3,332 | 13.7916 | BATY | ||||
| 300 | 13.7900 | CPGX | ||||
| 1,160 | 13.8030 | EDGA | ||||
| 3,937 | 13.7879 | EDGX | ||||
| 210,354 | 13.7938 | IEXG | ||||
| 1,753 | 13.8132 | JPMX | ||||
| 1,155 | 13.8300 | JSJX | ||||
| 200 | 13.7950 | LEVL | ||||
| 425 | 13.8046 | MEMX | ||||
| 1,131 | 13.8092 | SGMT | ||||
| 11,797 | 13.8108 | UBSA | ||||
| 1,000 | 13.7970 | XBOS | ||||
| 195 | 13.8100 | XCHI | ||||
| 200 | 13.8000 | XCIS | ||||
| 29,965 | 13.8002 | XNAS | ||||
| 34,011 | 13.8090 | XNYS | ||||
| 60 | 13.8500 | XPSX | ||||
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.
