Transaction in Own Shares
Rhea-AI Summary
Diversified Energy (NYSE:DEC; LSE:DEC) repurchased 287,325 common shares on June 26, 2026 under its buyback program at a volume-weighted average price of $12.9926 per share.
The shares will be cancelled, leaving 72,036,146 shares in issue and none held in treasury.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Positive
- Repurchase of 287,325 shares under buyback program
- Volume-weighted average repurchase price of $12.9926 per share
- Post-cancellation share count reduced to 72,036,146 shares
- No shares held in treasury after this transaction
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – DEC
On the day this news was published, DEC gained 3.85%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Peers on Argus
DEC was up about 3.7% pre-news while several peers (CRGY, TGS, NFG, CVE) showed modest gains and SLNG declined, and no peers appeared in the momentum scanner, suggesting a largely stock-specific move rather than a broad sector rotation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18 | Dividend declaration | Negative | -0.7% | Confirmation of Q4 2025 dividend and related payment details. |
| May 28 | Sustainability report | Negative | -1.9% | Release of 2025 sustainability report and operational impact metrics. |
| May 21 | Board update | Negative | -3.7% | Appointment of new independent non-executive director to the board. |
| May 20 | ABS refinancing | Negative | -1.4% | Completion of $850M ABS XII refinancing backed by producing wellbores. |
| May 08 | Annual meeting results | Positive | +0.5% | All AGM resolutions passed with strong shareholder support levels. |
Shares fell after 4 of the last 5 news events, indicating a tendency toward modest post-news weakness.
Regulatory & Risk Context
Reported short interest appears relatively low, suggesting constrained short-squeeze potential and a more typical volatility profile driven mainly by fundamentals and news flow rather than forced covering.
An effective Form S-3ASR registers resale of 7,501,585 existing shares by selling stockholders, with the company receiving no proceeds from these secondary sales.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details repurchases of 287,325 shares at a VWAP near $13, reducing the share count to 72,036,146. Against a history of mixed reactions to news, investors may watch how continued buybacks interact with the existing resale shelf and overall leverage profile.
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AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
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 287,325 shares of common stock, par value
Aggregated Information
| Date of Purchase: | June 26, 2026 |
| Aggregate Number of Shares Purchased: | 287,325 |
| Lowest Price Paid per Share (USD): | 12.60 |
| Highest Price Paid per Share (USD): | 13.17 |
| Volume-Weighted Average Price Paid per Share (USD): |
Following the cancellation of Shares, Diversified will have 72,036,146 shares of common stock, in issue and no shares of common stock is held in treasury. This figure of 72,036,146 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 | ||
| 15,881 | 12.9966 | $ | 13.14 | $ | 12.73 | ARCX |
| 17,213 | 12.9722 | $ | 13.09 | $ | 12.73 | ASPN |
| 4,611 | 12.9736 | $ | 13.05 | $ | 12.75 | BAML |
| 4,867 | 12.9954 | $ | 13.15 | $ | 12.89 | BATS |
| 2,500 | 12.9315 | $ | 13.03 | $ | 12.64 | BATY |
| 321 | 13.0200 | $ | 13.02 | $ | 13.02 | CDED |
| 427 | 13.0078 | $ | 13.03 | $ | 12.92 | EDGA |
| 5,410 | 12.9988 | $ | 13.12 | $ | 12.79 | EDGX |
| 130,299 | 12.9897 | $ | 13.17 | $ | 12.66 | IEXG |
| 2,337 | 12.9475 | $ | 13.09 | $ | 12.73 | JPMX |
| 4,073 | 13.0000 | $ | 13.08 | $ | 12.93 | JSJX |
| 200 | 13.0250 | $ | 13.03 | $ | 13.02 | LEVL |
| 1,688 | 13.0000 | $ | 13.05 | $ | 12.88 | MEMX |
| 880 | 12.9492 | $ | 13.05 | $ | 12.75 | SGMT |
| 11,492 | 12.9786 | $ | 13.09 | $ | 12.73 | UBSA |
| 1,200 | 12.9827 | $ | 13.03 | $ | 12.65 | XBOS |
| 4 | 12.9900 | $ | 12.99 | $ | 12.99 | XCHI |
| 100 | 13.0300 | $ | 13.03 | $ | 13.03 | XCIS |
| 46,878 | 13.0059 | $ | 13.16 | $ | 12.60 | XNAS |
| 36,944 | 12.9860 | $ | 13.15 | $ | 12.84 | XNYS |
| Trading venue | Currency | |||||
| NYSE | USD | $ | 12.9926 | 287,325 | ||
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.
