Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC) entered into an agreement to acquire CANVAS ENERGY LLC for approximately $550 million on September 8, 2025. The consideration consists of 3.4 million in new U.S. dollar-denominated ordinary shares, a privately rated and bilaterally structured asset-backed securitization originated by Carlyle of up to $400 million supported by the Assets, along with the balance in cash from existing liquidity under the Diversified Energy Company borrowing capacity, subject to any purchase price adjustments. In case of termination of transaction, Diversified Energy Company PLC will pay a termination fee of $55 million.

For Year ending June 30, 2025, CANVAS ENERGY reported gross assets amounted to $689 million, revenue and other income items of Canvas was $304 million, and net income (loss) was $107 million. The purchase price is targeted at approximately 4.0x the EBITDA .

The ordinary shares will be subject to a customary commercial registration lock-up agreement. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval. Diversified Energy Company expects to close the acquisition during the fourth quarter of 2025. As of November 19, 2025, the transaction is expected to complete on or around November 24, 2025.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor for Diversified Energy Company PLC. KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. acted as financial advisor for Diversified Energy Company PLC. Evercore Inc. acted as financial advisor for CANVAS ENERGY LLC. BofA Securities, Inc. acted as financial advisor for CANVAS ENERGY LLC. Sidley Austin LLP acted as legal advisor for CANVAS ENERGY LLC. Legado Capital Advisors acted as financial advisor for Diversified Energy Company PLC. TCG Capital Markets L.L.C. acted as financial advisor for Diversified Energy Company PLC.

Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC) completed the acquisition of CANVAS ENERGY LLC on November 24, 2025