DEC 8-K
Diversified Energy Co (DEC)
8-K
2026-08-14
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August 14, 2026
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 14, 2026
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Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (205 ) 408-0909
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On August 14, 2026, Diversified Energy Company (the “Company”) issued an RNS announcement, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated into this Item 7.01 by reference. The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits | ||||
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
99.1 | RNS Announcement Dated August 14, 2026. | |||||||
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document) | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Diversified Energy Company | |||||||||||
August 14, 2026 | By: | /s/ Benjamin M. Sullivan | |||||||||
Date | Benjamin M. Sullivan | ||||||||||
Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Risk Officer and Corporate Secretary | |||||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
Diversified Energy Response to Media Speculation
Diversified Energy Company (NYSE: DEC, LSE: DEC) (the “Company” or “Diversified”) notes recent media speculation regarding a potential transaction involving the Company.
Diversified has an acquisition strategy driven by discipline, focus, skill, and precision. The Company has made 35 acquisitions totaling over $7 billion of value since its IPO in 2017. Acquisitions are a core aspect of the Company’s strategy, and the Company regularly engages in preliminary discussions with potential counterparties in this regard.
The Company confirms that it has had preliminary discussions concerning a possible acquisition of Birch Resources. Discussions are ongoing and remain at an early stage. No agreement has been reached, and there is no certainty that any transaction will occur, nor as to the terms on which any transaction might proceed.
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:
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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 existing, long-life 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.