Devon and Coterra outline preliminary post-close org

Devon Energy and Coterra provided a post-close integration update describing a preliminary executive organization for the combined company and next steps in the merger planning process.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Devon Energy and Coterra provided a post-close integration update describing a preliminary executive organization for the combined company and next steps in the merger planning process. The release lists functions assigned to executive leaders, notes the description is preliminary and may change, and says final leadership, team structures and location decisions will be announced at closing. Devon will file a Form S-4 to register shares to be issued in the proposed transaction and a definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus will be delivered to stockholders when available.

The companies reiterated they remain separate until closing and urged continued focus on safety and operations during integration planning.

Insights

M&A Integration Strategist

Preliminary org chart published; integration governance and timing remain the key next steps.

The communication lists executive-level ownership of major functions—operations, midstream, commercial, finance, legal, HR and digital—which establishes initial accountability lines for integration planning. This mapping supports later synergy tracking by assigning domains for cost, operations and technical integration.

Dependencies include completion of senior leadership selections and location decisions, both of which the companies state will be communicated at closing. Subsequent filings and the joint proxy statement/prospectus will provide formal transaction mechanics and additional governance details.

Organizational Design / HR Lead

Outline focuses on role clusters; final staffing and locations remain undecided.

The memo frames functions (e.g., Drilling & Completions, Facilities Engineering, Finance & Treasury, AI & Digital) under executive owners and explicitly says the description is not final. That preserves flexibility for role-by-role alignment and potential redundancy assessments.

Key near-term items are senior leader appointments and location choices to be announced at closing; workforce impacts, reporting lines and integration timelines are to be defined in subsequent communications.

FAQ

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What organizational changes did Devon and Coterra disclose in the merger update?

They published a preliminary executive-level organizational structure assigning major functions to leaders. The list includes operations, midstream, finance, legal, HR, digital, exploration and other functions; the companies say the description is preliminary and subject to change prior to closing.

Will Devon or Coterra shareholders receive transaction documents for the proposed merger?

Yes. Devon will file a Form S-4 and the joint proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to stockholders. Those materials will be available on the SEC website and each company’s investor relations site when filed and will include details for voting and the transaction terms.

Are final leadership roles and locations decided for the combined company?

No. Final senior leadership roles, team structures and location decisions are not yet finalized. The companies state refinements will occur in the next design phase and decisions will be communicated at closing.

Do Devon and Coterra remain separate companies during integration planning?

Yes. Both companies continue to operate as independent entities until the transaction closes. The update asks employees to focus on safety and operational excellence while integration planning proceeds and final changes are communicated.

Where can investors obtain more information about the proposed transaction?

Investors can obtain the registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus on the SEC website and each company’s investor site. The update provides links and contact addresses for free copies when the materials are filed.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/11/2026 - 04:59 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Filed by Devon Energy Corporation

Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933

and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

Subject Company: Coterra Energy Inc.

Commission File No.: 1-10447

March 11 – Merger integration update

Post Close Organizational Structure

We are pleased to share additional details on the planned post-close organizational structure. As we continue preparing for the combination of Devon and Coterra, one goal remains clear - the executive team is committed to designing an organizational structure that enhances performance, maximizes synergies, and accelerates integration planning across the combined organization.

Organizational structure and function by executive team leader

• Adam Vela, General Counsel, SVP

Legal, Public & Government Affairs, Records, Security

• Andrea Alexander, Chief Administrative Officer, SVP

Community Relations, Corporate Services, Internal Communications, Human Resources, Real Estate & Facilities

• Blake Sirgo, Operations, EVP

Drilling & Completions, EHS, Sustainability, Supply Chain

• Kevin Smith, Subsurface, SVP (reporting to Blake Sirgo)

Operations Planning, Reserves, Shared Technical Services, Well Performance Lookbacks

• Jeff Ritenour, Chief Corporate Development Officer, EVP

Business Development, Long-term Strategy, Midstream & Marketing

• John Raines, E&P EVP, Permian

Facilities Engineering, Field Operations, Geosciences, Land, Midstream Ops & Infrastructure, Production Engineering, Regulatory, Reservoir Engineering

• Michael DeShazer, E&P EVP, Anadarko, Eagle Ford, Marcellus, Rockies

Facilities Engineering, Field Operations, Geosciences, Land, Midstream Ops & Infrastructure, Production Engineering, Regulatory, Reservoir Engineering

• Shane Young, Chief Financial Officer, EVP

Accounting, Aviation, Corporate Planning, Finance & Treasury, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Tax

• Trey Lowe, Chief Technology Officer, EVP

AI & Digital, Digital Security, Information Technology

• Tom Hellman, New Ventures, SVP (reporting to Trey Lowe)

Enhanced Oil Recovery, Energy Ventures, Exploration, Geothermal, Shared Technical Services

This preliminary description of responsibilities may have future changes and is not intended to be a description of specific roles, final org design, nor should it be intended to indicate workplace location or selection of people. 

What comes next

The next phase of the organization design work will focus on any necessary refinements, senior leadership roles, team structures, and location decisions. We will communicate these decisions at closing.

Staying connected

We remain committed to keeping you updated as other decisions are made and we progress in our integration planning efforts.

Reminder

Until the transaction closes, Devon and Coterra continue to operate as independent companies.

We ask that you remain focused on safety, operational excellence, and supporting one another as we work through the integration planning process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT

In connection with the proposed merger (the “Proposed Transaction”) of Devon Energy Corporation (“Devon”) and Coterra Energy Inc. (“Coterra”), Devon will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4 to register the shares of Devon’s common stock to be issued in connection with the Proposed Transaction. The registration statement will include a document that serves as a prospectus of Devon and a joint proxy statement of each of Devon and Coterra (the “joint proxy statement/prospectus”), and each party will file other documents regarding the Proposed Transaction with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF DEVON AND COTERRA ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT DEVON, COTERRA, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. A definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to stockholders of each of Devon and Coterra when it becomes available. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain copies of the registration statement and the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents containing important information about Devon and Coterra free of charge from the SEC’s website when it becomes available. The documents filed by Devon with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at Devon’s website at investors.devonenergy.com or at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from Devon by requesting them by mail at Devon, Attn. Investor Relations, 333 West Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. The documents filed by Coterra with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at Coterra’s website at investors.coterra.com or at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from Coterra by requesting them by mail at Coterra, Attn: Investor Relations, Three Memorial City Plaza, 840 Gessner Road, Suite 1400, Houston, Texas 77024.

PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION

Devon, Coterra and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Devon’s and Coterra’s stockholders with respect to the Proposed Transaction. Information about Devon’s directors and executive officers is available in Devon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 2025 fiscal year filed with the SEC on February 18, 2026 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001090012/000119312526056485/dvn-20251231.htm), and its definitive proxy statement for the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders filed with the SEC on April 23, 2025 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001090012/000110465925037545/tm252204-6_def14a.htm). Information about Coterra’s directors and executive officers is available in Coterra’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 2025 fiscal year filed with the SEC on February 27, 2026 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000858470/000085847026000073/cog-20251231.htm), and its definitive proxy statement for the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders filed with the SEC on March 20, 2025 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000858470/000110465925026126/tm2429648-2_def14a.htm). Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the registration statement, the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the Proposed Transaction when they become available. Stockholders, potential investors and other readers should read the joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions.

NO OFFER OR SOLICITATION

This communication is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote of approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This communication includes “forward-looking statements” as defined by the SEC. Such statements include those concerning strategic plans, Devon’s and Coterra’s expectations and objectives for future operations, as well as other future events or conditions, and are often identified by use of the words and phrases such as “expects,” “believes,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “continue,” “may,” “aims,” “likely to be,” “intends,” “forecasts,” “projections,” “estimates,” “plans,” “expectations,” “targets,” “opportunities,” “potential,” “anticipates,” “outlook” and other similar terminology. All statements, other than statements of

historical facts, included in this communication that address activities, events or developments that Devon or Coterra expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Devon’s and Coterra’s control. Consequently, actual future results could differ materially and adversely from Devon’s and Coterra’s expectations due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to those, identified below.

With respect to the Proposed Transaction, these factors could include, but are not limited to: the risk that Devon or Coterra may be unable to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals required for the Proposed Transaction, or that required governmental and regulatory approvals may delay the Proposed Transaction or result in the imposition of conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits from the Proposed Transaction or cause the parties to abandon the Proposed Transaction; the risk that a condition to closing of the Proposed Transaction may not be satisfied; the length of time necessary to consummate the Proposed Transaction, which may be longer than anticipated for various reasons; the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully; the risk that the cost savings, synergies and growth from the Proposed Transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the expected dividends and share repurchases, as well as related growth and yield, may not be approved by the board of directors of the combined company or realized on the stated timeline or at all; the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues; the effect of future regulatory or legislative actions on the companies or the industries in which they operate; the risk that the credit ratings of the combined company or its subsidiaries may be different from what the companies expect; potential liability resulting from pending or future litigation; changes in the general economic environment, or social or political conditions, that could affect the businesses; the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of the Proposed Transaction on relationships with customers, suppliers, competitors, business partners, management and other employees; the ability to hire and retain key personnel; reliance on and integration of information technology systems; the risks associated with assumptions the parties make in connection with the parties’ critical accounting estimates and legal proceedings; the volatility of oil, gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) prices, including from changes in trade relations and policies, such as the imposition of tariffs by the U.S., China or other countries; uncertainties inherent in estimating oil, gas and NGL reserves; the uncertainties, costs and risks involved in Devon’s and Coterra’s operations; natural disasters and epidemics; counterparty credit risks; risks relating to Devon’s and Coterra’s indebtedness; risks related to Devon’s and Coterra’s hedging activities; risks related to Devon’s and Coterra’s environmental, social and governance initiatives; claims, audits and other proceedings impacting the business of Devon or Coterra, including with respect to historic and legacy operations; governmental interventions in energy markets; competition for assets, materials, people and capital, which can be exacerbated by supply chain disruptions, including as a result of tariffs or other changes in trade policy; regulatory restrictions, compliance costs and other risks relating to governmental regulation, including with respect to federal lands, environmental matters and water disposal; cybersecurity risks; risks associated with artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies; Devon’s and Coterra’s limited control over third parties who operate some of their respective oil and gas properties and investments; midstream capacity constraints and potential interruptions in production, including from limits to the build out of midstream infrastructure; the extent to which insurance covers any losses Devon or Coterra may experience; risks related to shareholder activism; general domestic and international economic and political conditions; the impact of a prolonged federal, state or local government shutdown and threats not to increase the federal government’s debt limit; as well as changes in tax, environmental and other laws, including court rulings, applicable to Devon’s and Coterra’s respective businesses.

Additional information concerning other risk factors is also contained in Devon’s and Coterra’s most recently filed Annual Reports on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other SEC filings.

Many of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions are beyond Devon’s or Coterra’s ability to control or predict. Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Nothing in this communication is intended, or is to be construed, as a profit forecast or to be interpreted to mean that earnings per share of Devon or Coterra for the current or any future financial years or those of the combined company, will necessarily match or exceed the historical published earnings per share of Devon or Coterra, as applicable. Neither Devon nor Coterra gives any assurance (1) that either Devon or Coterra will achieve their expectations, or (2) concerning any result or the timing thereof, in each case, with respect to the Proposed Transaction or any regulatory action, administrative proceedings, government investigations, litigation, warning letters, consent decree, cost reductions, business strategies, earnings or revenue trends or future financial results.

All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning Devon, Coterra, the Proposed Transaction, the combined company or other matters and attributable to Devon or Coterra or any person acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Devon and Coterra do not undertake, and expressly disclaim, any duty to update or revise their respective forward-looking statements based on new information, future events or otherwise.