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Diversified Energy Announces Second Quarter Dividend

Diversified Energy declares quarterly dividend reflecting steady cash flow from energy assets

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Diversified Energy Company announced a quarterly dividend of 29 cents per share for Q2 2026, payable in U.S. dollars with an option for shareholders to receive sterling. The company emphasizes its strategy of acquiring and optimizing cash-generating energy assets with a focus on environmental and operational improvements, aiming to deliver reliable free cash flow and shareholder value.

Diversified Energy Announces Second Quarter Dividend
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Key Points

  • Declared a quarterly dividend of 29 cents per share for Q2 2026 with payment scheduled for December 31, 2026.
  • Offers shareholders the option to receive dividends in U.S. dollars or sterling, with election deadline December 8, 2026.
  • Company focuses on acquiring and improving energy assets with a commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability leadership.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Energy Company (NYSE:DEC, LSE: DEC) (“Diversified” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that the Board has declared a dividend of 29 cents per share in respect of the three-month period ended June 30, 2026.

Key dates related to this dividend include:

Record Date: December 2, 2026Payment Date: December 31, 2026Default Currency: US DollarCurrency Election Option: SterlingLast Date for Currency Election: December 8, 2026


Diversified will pay the dividend in U.S. dollars while continuing to make available to shareholders a sterling election. For those shareholders who wish to receive their dividend payment in sterling, and who have not yet completed a currency election form, the Company has made available a dividend election form on its website at https://ir.div.energy/dividend-information. Shareholders who wish to receive sterling should submit the currency election form to Computershare Investor Services no later than December 8, 2026.

Diversified will announce the sterling value of the dividend payable per share approximately two weeks prior to the payment date.

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the UK version of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 on Market Abuse (“UK MAR”), as it forms part of the UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.

For further information, please contact:

Diversified Energy Company+1 973 856 2757Doug Krisdkris@dgoc.comSenior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communicationswww.div.energy  FTI Consultingdec@fticonsulting.comU.S. & UK Financial Public Relations   

About Diversified Energy Company

Diversified is a leading publicly traded energy company focused on acquiring, operating, and optimizing cash-generating energy assets. Through our unique differentiated strategy, we acquire established assets and invest in them to improve environmental and operational performance until retiring those assets in a safe and environmentally secure manner. Recognized by ratings agencies and organizations for our sustainability leadership, this solutions-oriented, stewardship approach makes Diversified the Right Company at the Right Time to responsibly produce energy, deliver reliable free cash flow, and generate shareholder value. 


Risks

  • Dividend payments are subject to board approval and dependent on company cash flow, which may be affected by energy market conditions.
  • Operational and environmental performance improvements require ongoing investment and regulatory compliance, posing execution risks.
  • Market fluctuations in energy prices and regulatory changes could impact the company's financial performance and future dividend payouts.

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