Diversified Energy Co (DEC) insider granted 1,254 RSUs as dividend equivalents

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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.

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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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. 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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/31/2025

4. 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 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

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
Restricted Stock Units	$0(1)	12/31/2025		A		1,254(2)		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	1,254	$0	65,911	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units ("RSUs") convert into shares of the Issuer's common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. Represents additional RSUs that accrued as dividend equivalent rights in connection with the Issuer's dividend payment of $0.29 per share.

3. These RSUs vest on March 31, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment.

	/s/ Benjamin Sullivan, Attorney-in-Fact	01/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Diversified Energy Co (DEC) report on this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports that the chief executive officer and director received 1,254 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 12/31/2025 as dividend equivalent rights related to a dividend of $0.29 per share.

What are the terms of the new restricted stock units reported by Diversified Energy Co (DEC)?

The 1,254 restricted stock units convert into shares of Diversified Energy common stock on a one-for-one basis and are described as having an exercise price of $0, reflecting their nature as equity awards rather than options.

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

The restricted stock units vest on March 31, 2028, subject to the reporting person’s continued employment with Diversified Energy.

How many Diversified Energy Co (DEC) derivative securities does the insider hold after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, the insider beneficially owned 65,911 derivative securities in the form of restricted stock units of Diversified Energy.

Why did additional Diversified Energy Co (DEC) RSUs accrue to the insider?

The 1,254 restricted stock units represent additional RSUs that accrued as dividend equivalent rights in connection with Diversified Energy’s dividend payment of $0.29 per share.