Transaction in Own Shares

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Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE:DEC) has executed a share buyback program, purchasing 5,619 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of $13.9443 per share through Mizuho Securities USA LLC. The share prices during the transaction ranged from $13.89 to $14.00. Following the cancellation of these shares, the company's total outstanding ordinary shares will be 78,666,796. The purchases were made across multiple trading venues including ARCX, BATS, BATY, EDGX, IEXG, SGMT, VFMI, XNAS, and XNYS, as part of the buyback programme announced on March 20, 2025.

Positive

• Company demonstrates confidence in its stock value through share buyback program
• Share buyback reduces total shares outstanding, potentially increasing earnings per share
• Systematic execution across multiple trading venues suggests organized capital return strategy

Negative

• Relatively small buyback size of 5,619 shares may have minimal impact on shareholder value
• Capital spent on buybacks reduces cash available for operations or growth initiatives

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC

("Diversified", or the "Company")

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 5,619 Ordinary Shares of 20 Pence each in the capital of the Company (the "Shares") in the market at a volume-weighted average price of $13.9443 per Share through Mizuho Securities USA LLC (MSUSA). The Shares acquired will, in due course, be cancelled.

Aggregated Information

Date of Purchase:	6 June 2025
Aggregate Number of Ordinary Shares Purchased:	5,619
Lowest Price Paid per Share (USD):	13.89
Highest Price Paid per Share (USD):	14.00
Volume-Weighted Average Price Paid per Share (USD):	13.9443

Following the cancellation of Shares, Diversified will have 78,666,796 Ordinary Shares of 20 Pence each in issue and no Ordinary Shares are held in treasury. This figure of 78,666,796 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:	6 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
1,900		$13.9350		$14.00		$13.93	ARCX
200		$13.8900		$13.89		$13.89	BATS
100		$13.9900		$13.99		$13.99	BATY
920		$13.9762		$14.00		$13.92	EDGX
800		$13.9533		$14.00		$13.92	IEXG
100		$13.9300		$13.93		$13.93	SGMT
200		$13.9300		$13.93		$13.93	VFMI
1,224		$13.9390		$14.00		$13.90	XNAS
175		$13.9400		$13.94		$13.94	XNYS
Trading venue		Currency		Volume Weighted Average Price		Aggregated volume
NYSE		USD		$13.9443		5,619

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 6, 2025?

Diversified Energy bought back 5,619 ordinary shares on June 6, 2025.

What was the average price paid per share in DEC's latest buyback?

The volume-weighted average price paid was $13.9443 per share.

How many shares will DEC have outstanding after this buyback?

After the share cancellation, DEC will have 78,666,796 ordinary shares outstanding.

What was the price range for DEC's share buyback on June 6, 2025?

The share prices ranged from a low of $13.89 to a high of $14.00 per share.

Which investment firm executed the buyback for Diversified Energy?

Mizuho Securities USA LLC (MSUSA) executed the share buyback program for Diversified Energy.