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Diversified Energy Company PLC purchased 50,000 of its ordinary shares on August 30, 2024, through Peel Hunt LLP as part of its share buyback programme announced on June 27, 2023. The shares were acquired at a volume-weighted average price of 920.52 pence per share, with individual trades ranging from 911.20 pence to 929.50 pence. Following the scheduled cancellation of these shares, Diversified will have 48,993,200 ordinary shares in issue.
| Date | 2 Sept 2024 |
| Time | 07:00:09 |
| Category | Capital structure |
| ID | 4808C |
Diversified Energy Company PLC
("Diversified" or the "Company")
Transaction in Own Shares
Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) announces that, in accordance with the terms of its share buyback programme announced on 27 June 2023, the Company has purchased 50,000 ordinary shares of 20 pence each in the capital of the Company (the "Shares") in the market at a volume weighted average price of 920.52 pence per Share through Peel Hunt LLP ("Peel Hunt"). The Shares acquired will, in due course, be cancelled.
Aggregated Information
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Date of Purchase: |
30/08/2024 |
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Aggregate Number of Ordinary Shares Purchased: |
50,000 |
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Lowest Price Paid per Share (pence): |
911.20 |
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Highest Price Paid per Share (pence): |
929.50 |
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Volume-Weighted Average Price Paid per Share (pence): |
920.52 |
Following the cancellation of Shares, Diversified will have 48,993,200 ordinary shares of 20 pence each in issue and no ordinary shares are held in treasury. This figure of 48,993,200 may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation), (as in force in the UK and as amended by the Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019), the table below contains detailed information of the individual trades made by Peel Hunt as part of the buyback programme.
Schedule of Purchases
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Shares purchased: |
Diversified Energy Company plc (ISIN: GB00BQHP5P93) |
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Dates of purchases: |
30/08/2024 |
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Investment firm: |
Peel Hunt LLP |
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Transaction date and time |
Number of shares purchased |
Transaction price (pence per share) |
Trading venue |
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30/08/2024 11:46:21 |
10,000 |
929.5 |
LSE |
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30/08/2024 13:37:53 |
15,000 |
925.5 |
LSE |
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30/08/2024 14:20:31 |
7,334 |
916 |
LSE |
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30/08/2024 16:07:44 |
6,959 |
915 |
LSE |
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30/08/2024 16:11:33 |
5,086 |
912.5 |
LSE |
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30/08/2024 16:23:12 |
5,621 |
911.2 |
LSE |
For further information, please contact:
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Diversified Energy Company PLC |
+1 973 856 2757 |
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Doug Kris |
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Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications |
www.div.energy |
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FTI Consulting |
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U.S. & UK Financial Public Relations |
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About Diversified Energy Company PLC
Diversified is a leading publicly traded energy company focused on natural gas and liquids production, transport, marketing, and well retirement. Through our 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.