Diversified Energy (DEC) CEO discloses 1.28M shares and stock-based awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Diversified Energy Co PLC reported the equity holdings of its Chief Executive Officer and director as of the event date of November 21, 2025. The reporting person directly owns 1,276,141 shares of common stock. In addition, they hold derivative awards tied to common stock, including 64,657 restricted stock units that convert into shares on a one-for-one basis and accrue dividend equivalents, and stock options covering 64,333 shares exercisable until April 14, 2028 at an exercise price of GBP 16.80 per share, reported as $22.00 using a stated exchange rate. A further option covers 6,600 shares exercisable until May 9, 2029 at GBP 24.00 per share, reported as $31.44. The filing also notes that these option grants vested ratably over three years.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hutson Robert R Jr

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY

1600 CORPORATE DRIVE

(Street)

BIRMINGHAM AL 35242

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
11/21/2025

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Diversified Energy Co PLC [ DEC ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share	1,276,141	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	(1)	Common stock	64,657	$0(2)	D
Stock Options (Right to Buy)(3)	04/14/2019	04/14/2028	Common stock	64,333	$22(4)	D
Stock Options (Right to Buy)(5)	05/09/2020	05/09/2029	Common stock	6,600	$31.44(6)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. On April 10, 2025, the Reporting Person was granted 60,898 restricted stock units vesting on March 31, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment. Dividend equivalent rights accrue with respect to these restricted stock units when and as dividends are paid on the Issuer's common stock. The number of derivative securities in column 3 includes 3,759 dividend equivalent units.

2. Restricted stock units convert into shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis.

3. This option was granted on April 14, 2018 and vested ratably over three years.

4. The exercise price for this option is denominated in British pounds sterling at a price of GBP 16.80 per share. The exercise price reported herein was converted from British pounds sterling to United States dollars at a conversion rate of GBP 1.00 to USD 1.3098. The exercise price is the actual British pounds sterling amount regardless of the exchange rate on the date of exercise.

5. This option was granted on May 9, 2019 and vested ratably over three years.

6. The exercise price for this option is denominated in British pounds sterling at a price of GBP 24.00 per share. The exercise price reported herein was converted from British pounds sterling to United States dollars at a conversion rate of GBP 1.00 to USD 1.3098. The exercise price is the actual British pounds sterling amount regardless of the exchange rate on the date of exercise.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Benjamin Sullivan, Attorney-in-Fact	12/01/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider position is reported for Diversified Energy Co PLC (DEC)?

The filing reports the equity holdings of the company’s Chief Executive Officer, who is also a director of Diversified Energy Co PLC.

How many Diversified Energy (DEC) common shares does the insider directly own?

The reporting person directly owns 1,276,141 shares of Diversified Energy Co PLC common stock.

What restricted stock units does the DEC insider hold?

The insider holds 64,657 restricted stock units, including 3,759 dividend equivalent units, which convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

What stock options does the Diversified Energy (DEC) executive have outstanding?

The insider has stock options for 64,333 shares exercisable from April 14, 2019 until April 14, 2028, and options for 6,600 shares exercisable from May 9, 2020 until May 9, 2029.

What are the exercise prices of the DEC stock options and in what currency are they set?

The options have exercise prices denominated in British pounds sterling: GBP 16.80 per share for 64,333 shares (reported as $22.00) and GBP 24.00 per share for 6,600 shares (reported as $31.44) using an exchange rate of GBP 1.00 to USD 1.3098.

When do the DEC restricted stock units vest and what conditions apply?

The filing notes a grant of 60,898 restricted stock units on April 10, 2025 that vest on March 31, 2028, subject to the reporting person’s continued employment with the company.