DEC 8-K: SEC filing

Filed with the SEC on · accession 0001140361-26-042480

DEC filed a 8-K (current report) with the SEC on Nov 6, 2026. A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more.

Summary of the filing

Diversified Energy Company's Compensation Committee adopted a new nonqualified deferred compensation plan effective January 1, 2027, allowing eligible executives and directors to defer salary, bonuses, and equity awards, with company matching contributions up to 7% of certain compensation.

Key details

Maximum deferral of base salary, short-term incentive awards, and long-term cash performance awardspercent 80
Maximum deferral of RSUs, PSUs, and director retainerspercent 100
Company matching contribution on base salary and short-term incentive deferralspercent 7
RegistrantDiversified Energy Company
Subsidiary/plan sponsorDiversified Gas & Oil Corporation
Senior executive vice president, chief legal and risk officer and corporate secretaryBenjamin M. Sullivan

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Frequently asked questions

What did DEC file with the SEC on Nov 6, 2026?

DEC filed a 8-K (SEC filing). Diversified Energy Company's Compensation Committee adopted a new nonqualified deferred compensation plan effective January 1, 2027, allowing eligible executives and directors to defer salary, bonuses, and equity awards, with company matching contributions up to 7% of certain compensation.

How do I read a 8-K?

A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more. The "Item" number tells you the topic (e.g. 2.02 results, 5.02 executive change, 1.01 new agreement, 1.03 bankruptcy). Exhibits (99.1 press release) usually hold the details.

Why are SEC filings important?

Public companies must tell the SEC about anything that can change their value — results, leadership changes, big deals, new shares, bankruptcy. Filings are the official source, often before the news. A 8-K (current report): A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more.

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