Diversified Energy Company Plc SEC Filings

Diversified Energy Co director-linked funds sold a large block of company stock. On January 9, 2026, investment funds associated with director Wade Randall S. sold 2,100,000 shares of Diversified Energy common stock in a Rule 144 block trade at $13.28 per share, according to a Form 4 filing.

After this sale, the funds reported holding 7,501,585 shares indirectly. Separately, Wade Randall S. was reported as directly holding 10,187 shares. The filing states that multiple EIG-branded investment vehicles (the “Funds”) hold the shares and that Randall has voting and dispositive power through his role on their investment committees, while he disclaims beneficial ownership except for his economic interest.

DEC has a large shareholder planning to sell 2,100,000 shares of common stock through Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC on or about 01/08/2026 on the NYSE. The planned sale has an aggregate market value of $27,888,000.00 based on recent prices and is being made under Rule 144, which governs resales of restricted and control securities. The filing notes that there were 77,935,467 shares of DEC common stock outstanding.

The seller originally acquired 14,330,718 DEC shares on 03/14/2025 in a merger transaction with the issuer, with “assets” listed as the form of payment. By signing the notice, the seller represents they are not aware of any undisclosed material adverse information about DEC’s current or future operations.

Diversified Energy Company Chief Operating Officer reported an equity award related to dividend equivalents. On 12/31/2025, the insider acquired 1,290 restricted stock units (RSUs) at an exercise price of $0. These RSUs were granted as dividend equivalent rights tied to the company’s dividend of $0.29 per share and convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. The RSUs are scheduled to vest on March 31, 2028, conditioned on continued employment, and will then deliver an equal number of Diversified Energy common shares.

Diversified Energy Co's Chief Accounting Officer reported receiving additional restricted stock units (RSUs) effective 12/31/2025. These RSUs accrued as dividend equivalent rights tied to the company’s cash dividend of $0.29 per share, meaning the officer received extra RSUs instead of cash on existing awards. Three separate RSU entries were reported: 150, 381, and 315 units, each convertible into common stock on a one-for-one basis at an exercise price of $0. The RSUs are scheduled to vest on March 31, 2026, March 31, 2027, and March 31, 2028, respectively, subject to continued employment. Following these transactions, the officer holds derivative securities representing thousands of RSUs directly owned.

Diversified Energy Co insider Form 4 reports additional restricted stock units. On 12/31/2025, the chief executive officer and director received 1,254 restricted stock units (RSUs) that accrued as dividend equivalent rights tied to a dividend of $0.29 per share. Each RSU converts into one share of Diversified Energy common stock. After this transaction, the reporting person beneficially owned 65,911 derivative securities in the form of RSUs, which are scheduled to vest on March 31, 2028, subject to continued employment.

Diversified Energy Company reported equity compensation activity for its EVP - Energy Marketing. On 12/31/2025, the officer received additional restricted stock units (RSUs) that accrued as dividend equivalent rights tied to the company’s dividend payment of $0.29 per share. These RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

The new RSUs are scheduled to vest on March 31, 2026, March 31, 2027, and March 31, 2028, in each case subject to the executive’s continued employment. Following these awards, the Form 4 shows updated RSU holdings as derivative securities beneficially owned directly by the reporting officer.

Diversified Energy Co director reports new stock-based award. A board member of Diversified Energy Co reported receiving 10,187 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock on January 5, 2026, at a price of $0 as a grant. These RSUs will vest on January 5, 2027, if the director continues to provide services to the company, and each vested RSU will convert into one share of Diversified Energy common stock. Dividend equivalent rights will accrue on these RSUs in the form of additional RSUs when dividends are paid. After this grant, the director directly holds 10,187 shares and has indirect beneficial ownership over 9,601,585 shares held through various EIG-managed investment funds, while disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.

Diversified Energy Co (DEC) reported a change in insider holdings on a Form 4. A company director received a grant of 10,187 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock on January 5, 2026 at a price of $0, reflecting an equity award rather than a market purchase. After this grant, the director beneficially owned 13,956 shares of common stock directly.

The RSUs are scheduled to vest on January 5, 2027, conditioned on the director’s continued service. Each RSU converts into one share of Diversified Energy common stock, and dividend equivalent rights accrue as additional RSUs when dividends are paid on the common stock, increasing the potential share count delivered at settlement.

Diversified Energy Company’s President and CFO reported new stock-based awards. The filing shows several grants of restricted stock units (RSUs), which each convert into one share of common stock. On December 31, 2025, the officer received additional RSUs totaling 687, 2,028, and 1,554 units that accrued as dividend equivalent rights tied to a $0.29 per share dividend. These RSUs vest on March 31 in 2026, 2027, and 2028, subject to continued employment.

On January 5, 2026, the officer was granted 200,000 RSUs at a price of $0. These vest in three equal annual installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, also conditioned on continued employment, and will accrue additional RSUs when future dividends are paid.