Diversified Energy Co (DEC) CEO awarded 108,548 RSUs vesting through 2029

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Diversified Energy Co Chief Executive Officer Robert R. Hutson Jr received a grant of 108,548 restricted stock units on March 19, 2026. These RSUs represent potential future shares of common stock and are awarded as equity compensation rather than a cash purchase.

The RSUs convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis and vest in three equal installments on March 19 of 2027, 2028 and 2029, encouraging longer-term alignment between the CEO and shareholders.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hutson Robert R Jr

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	108,548	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 108,548 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Restricted stock units ("RSUs") convert into shares of the Issuer's common stock on a one-for-one basis. On March 19, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 108,548 RSUs. These RSUs vest in three equal installments on each March 19, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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^*

Hutson Robert R 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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/19/2026

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

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	(1)	03/19/2026	03/19/2026	A		108,548		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	108,548	$0	108,548	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. On March 19, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 108,548 RSUs. These RSUs vest in three equal installments on each March 19, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Remarks:

	/s/ Benjamin Sullivan, Attorney-in-Fact	03/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did DEC CEO Robert R. Hutson Jr receive in this Form 4 filing?

Robert R. Hutson Jr received 108,548 restricted stock units as equity compensation. These RSUs are tied to Diversified Energy Co’s common stock and provide potential future ownership rather than an immediate cash transaction or open-market share purchase.

How do the 108,548 restricted stock units for DEC’s CEO work?

The 108,548 RSUs convert into shares of Diversified Energy Co common stock on a one-for-one basis. This means each unit becomes one share when it vests, creating a direct link between the CEO’s compensation and the company’s future share performance.

When do Robert R. Hutson Jr’s DEC restricted stock units vest?

The RSUs vest in three equal installments on March 19, 2027, March 19, 2028 and March 19, 2029. This multi-year schedule is designed to promote long-term commitment and alignment with shareholders as value is realized gradually over time.

Is the DEC CEO’s RSU grant an open-market stock purchase or sale?

No, the RSU grant is not an open-market transaction. It is a compensation-related award classified as an acquisition under transaction code A, meaning the CEO did not buy or sell existing shares in the market as part of this Form 4.

How many DEC shares does the CEO hold after this RSU grant?

Following this transaction, the Form 4 shows 108,548 restricted stock units credited directly to the CEO. These units represent potential future common shares, which will convert as they vest over the three-year period beginning in March 2027.