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PRESS-RELEASE ·Filed May 6, 2026

DEC

Diversified Energy PLC
BULLISH
Impact 7/10
Horizonmonths Processed5mo ago WireGlobeNewswire
Press release · M&A
Actionable Insight ▲ Bullish

The acquisition is accretive, adds significant undeveloped inventory, and avoids equity dilution through the Carlyle ABS structure. Monitor Q3 2026 closing and integration synergies. The deal strengthens Diversified's position in the Anadarko Basin and could drive upside from drilling inventory.

DirectionBullish
Confidencehigh
Horizonmonths
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d ⚠ clustered
DEC ▼ -12.97% at T+60d
LONG call ✗ call lost -12.97% · α vs SPY -16.81% · entry $15.57 → $13.55
Entry = T+0 close
May 6, 2026
via day close
T+1d
+0.51%
call +0.51% · α -0.32%
$15.65
settled 6mo ago
T+5d
+0.06%
call +0.06% · α -1.44%
$15.58
settled 6mo ago
T+20d
-9.70%
call -9.70% · α -12.83%
$14.06
settled 5mo ago
T+60d
-12.97%
call -12.97% · α -16.81%
$13.55
settled 3mo ago

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Executive Summary

Diversified Energy announced the acquisition of oil and gas assets from Camino Natural Resources for $1.175 billion, financed via an innovative ABS structure with Carlyle. The assets are bolt-on to existing Oklahoma operations, adding ~300 MMcfepd of production and over 100 drill-ready locations at a ~3x NTM EBITDA multiple, with minimal equity dilution.

Key Financial Metrics

Deal Value
$1.2B

Key Facts

  • Acquisition price of $1.175 billion for assets in the Anadarko Basin, Oklahoma
  • Diversified funds ~$210 million from its senior secured bank facility; Carlyle arranges ABS financing
  • Assets produce ~300 MMcfepd (~51 Mboepd) with ~55% gas, 30% NGLs, 15% oil
  • Estimated NTM EBITDA of ~$397 million, implying a ~3.0x multiple
  • Includes over 100 drill-ready inventory locations with ~80% working interest; total Oklahoma inventory exceeds 450 locations
  • Expected closing in Q3 2026

Financial Impact

$1.175 billion acquisition with $210 million equity check; ~3.0x NTM EBITDA multiple

productionEBITDAreservesundeveloped inventory

Risk Factors

  • Commodity price volatility could impact expected returns
  • Integration and realization of synergies may fall short
  • Financing execution risk tied to ABS market conditions

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
Analyst Consensus
86% bullish (14 analysts)

Investment Themes

Traditional Energy

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.

DocumentAccession Number
PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic)press-3289380
20 reports for DEC
Performance horizon
67% Hit rate @ T+1 4 of 6 directional calls Went positive at some point 4 of 6 best @ T+20▲ +17.54%Mar 4, 2026
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Sep 3, 2026
7w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$15.72 $15.43▼ −1.84%▼ −1.46%$14.44 (−8.14%)
Sep 2, 2026
7w ago
Press Release
MIXED ★ 7/10
$15.72 $15.43▼ −1.84%▼ −1.46%$14.44 (−8.14%)
Aug 15, 2026
10w ago
Institutional Cluster
BULLISH ★ 5/10
$14.39 $14.40▲ +0.07%▲ +0.75%$14.44 (+0.35%)
Aug 14, 2026
10w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$14.32 $14.39▲ +0.49%▲ +0.96%$14.44 (+0.84%)
Jul 29, 2026
12w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 1/10
$13.06 $13.46▲ +3.06%▲ +2.36%$14.44 (+10.57%)
May 26, 2026
21w ago
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NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$14.26 $14.54▲ +1.99%▲ +1.44%$14.44 (+1.29%)
May 21, 2026
22w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$15.19 $14.81▼ −2.45%▼ −3.04%$14.44 (−4.92%)
May 19, 2026
22w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$16.78 $16.36▼ −2.50%▼ −3.54%$14.44 (−13.95%)
May 6, 2026
24w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$15.57 $15.65▲ +0.51%▼ −0.32%$14.44 (−7.26%)
May 6, 2026
24w ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$15.57 $15.65▲ +0.51%▼ −0.32%$14.44 (−7.26%)
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Report published May 6, 2026