Transaction in Own Shares

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Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) has executed a share buyback program, purchasing 95,720 Ordinary Shares at a volume-weighted average price of $14.3028 per share through Mizuho Securities USA LLC. The share prices during the purchase ranged from $13.96 to $14.50. The purchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the total number of outstanding Ordinary Shares to 78,475,356. The buyback was conducted across multiple trading venues, with the largest volumes executed on IEXG (27,510 shares), XNYS (14,946 shares), and XNAS (12,131 shares). This share repurchase is part of the company's buyback programme announced on March 20, 2025.

Positive

• Share buyback demonstrates company's confidence in its value and commitment to returning capital to shareholders
• Strategic reduction in outstanding shares can potentially improve earnings per share
• Company maintains strong market presence with trading across multiple venues

Negative

• Reduction in cash reserves that could have been used for operational growth or debt reduction
• Decrease in public float and potentially reduced trading liquidity

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC

("Diversified", or the "Company")

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) announces that, in accordance with the terms of its share buyback programme announced on 20 March 2025, the Company has purchased 95,720 Ordinary Shares of 20 Pence each in the capital of the Company (the "Shares") in the market at a volume-weighted average price of $14.3028 per Share through Mizuho Securities USA LLC (MSUSA). The Shares acquired will, in due course, be cancelled.

Aggregated Information

Date of Purchase:	13 June 2025
Aggregate Number of Ordinary Shares Purchased:	95,720
Lowest Price Paid per Share (USD):	13.96
Highest Price Paid per Share (USD):	14.50
Volume-Weighted Average Price Paid per Share (USD):	14.3028

Following the cancellation of Shares, Diversified will have 78,475,356 Ordinary Shares of 20 Pence each in issue and no Ordinary Shares are held in treasury. This figure of 78,475,356 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 programme.

Schedule of Purchases

Shares purchased:	DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC (ISIN: GB00BQHP5P93)
Dates of purchases:	13 June 2025
Investment firm:	Mizuho Securities USA LLC

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
7,809	$14.2417		$14.50		$14.00		ARCX
2,318	$14.2342		$14.50		$14.04		ASPN
905	$14.4236		$14.50		$14.32		BAML
100	$14.5000		$14.50		$14.50		BARX
9,543	$14.4671		$14.50		$14.14		BATS
2,228	$14.1935		$14.50		$14.00		BATY
500	$14.5000		$14.50		$14.50		CDED
773	$14.2083		$14.50		$14.02		EDGA
6,000	$14.4255		$14.50		$14.02		EDGX
27,510	$14.2508		$14.50		$13.96		IEXG
75	$14.5000		$14.50		$14.50		ITGI
900	$14.2930		$14.50		$14.09		JPMX
3,835	$14.2787		$14.50		$14.07		JSJX
200	$14.5000		$14.50		$14.50		KNLI
36	$14.5000		$14.50		$14.50		MEMX
600	$14.5000		$14.50		$14.50		MSPL
761	$14.2178		$14.34		$14.04		SGMT
3,667	$14.2755		$14.50		$14.04		UBSA
700	$14.2838		$14.50		$14.06		XBOS
183	$14.2600		$14.33		$14.22		XCIS
12,131	$14.3174		$14.50		$14.04		XNAS
14,946	$14.2721		$14.50		$14.02		XNYS
Trading venue	Currency		Volume Weighted Average Price		Aggregated volume
NYSE	USD		$14.3028		95,720

For further information, please contact:

Diversified Energy Company PLC	+1 973 856 2757
Doug Kris	dkris@dgoc.com
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications	www.div.energy

About Diversified Energy Company PLC

Diversified is a leading publicly traded energy company focused on natural gas and liquids production, transport, marketing, and well retirement. 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

How many shares did Diversified Energy (DEC) buy back on June 13, 2025?

Diversified Energy bought back 95,720 Ordinary Shares at a volume-weighted average price of $14.3028 per share.

What was the price range for DEC's share buyback on June 13, 2025?

The share prices ranged from a low of $13.96 to a high of $14.50 per share.

How many outstanding shares will DEC have after this buyback?

After the cancellation of the repurchased shares, DEC will have 78,475,356 Ordinary Shares outstanding.

Which trading venue had the largest volume of DEC shares purchased?

IEXG had the largest volume with 27,510 shares purchased, followed by XNYS with 14,946 shares and XNAS with 12,131 shares.

When was DEC's share buyback program announced?

The share buyback program was announced on March 20, 2025.