Dividend RSUs boost Diversified Energy (DEC) director share holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Diversified Energy Co director David Jackson Turner Jr. reported an acquisition of 215 shares of common stock on March 16, 2026. These additional restricted stock units accrued as dividend equivalent rights tied to a $0.29 per-share dividend and convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

After this grant, he holds 58,489 shares directly, including 10,187 restricted stock units scheduled to vest on January 5, 2027, subject to his continued service.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Turner David Jackson Jr.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY

1600 CORPORATE DRIVE

(Street)

BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA 35242

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/16/2026

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

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

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

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share	03/16/2026	03/16/2026	A		215(1)	A	$0	58,489(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents additional restricted stock units ("RSUs") that accrued as dividend equivalent rights in connection with the Issuer's dividend payment of $0.29 per share. RSUs convert into shares of the Issuer's common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. Includes 10,187 RSUs that vest on January 5, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service.

Remarks:

	/s/ Benjamin Sullivan, Attorney-in-Fact	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Diversified Energy Co (DEC) report?

Diversified Energy Co reported director David Jackson Turner Jr. acquiring 215 shares through additional restricted stock units. These units accrued as dividend equivalent rights from a $0.29 per-share dividend and convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

How many Diversified Energy Co (DEC) shares does the director hold after this filing?

After the reported transaction, the director holds 58,489 shares of Diversified Energy Co common stock directly. This total includes restricted stock units that convert to shares, reflecting both previously granted awards and the new dividend-equivalent accrual.

What are the terms of the new RSUs reported by Diversified Energy Co (DEC)?

The new RSUs represent 215 additional units that accrued as dividend equivalent rights from a $0.29 per-share dividend. Each RSU converts into one share of Diversified Energy Co common stock, aligning the director’s compensation with shareholder returns.

When do the existing RSUs for Diversified Energy Co (DEC) vest?

The director’s holdings include 10,187 restricted stock units scheduled to vest on January 5, 2027. Vesting is conditioned on his continued service, linking long-term incentives to ongoing board participation and company oversight.

Was this Diversified Energy Co (DEC) insider transaction an open-market purchase?

No. The Form 4 characterizes the transaction as a grant or award acquisition rather than an open-market purchase. The 215 RSUs accrued automatically as dividend equivalent rights linked to the company’s declared cash dividend of $0.29 per share.