Diversified Energy Co. Announces Acquisition Agreements for Birch Permian

What Happened
Diversified Energy Company (DEC) announced on September 2, 2026 that it has entered into definitive acquisition agreements to acquire Birch Permian Holdings, Inc. and certain affiliated companies. The announcement was made via a press release furnished under Regulation FD and filed with the SEC on Form 8-K (Item 7.01).

Key Details

• Date of announcement: September 2, 2026 (press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K).
• Transaction described as definitive acquisition agreements to acquire Birch Permian Holdings, Inc. and certain affiliated companies.
• Filing type: Form 8-K (Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure; related exhibits furnished under Item 9.01).
• Form signed and filed by Benjamin M. Sullivan, Senior EVP, Chief Legal & Risk Officer and Corporate Secretary, on September 3, 2026.

Why It Matters
This 8-K signals a material corporate transaction in progress: DEC has formally agreed to acquire Birch Permian and affiliates. The filing furnishes the company’s announcement but does not include detailed transaction terms, financial statements, or pro forma impacts. Investors should monitor future SEC filings (additional 8-Ks, proxy statements, or registration statements) for purchase price, financing, regulatory approvals, expected closing timeline, and the deal’s expected effect on DEC’s production, reserves, and financial results.