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Diversified Energy Announces Details of Share Buyback Program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC) (NYSE: DEC) announces details regarding the parameters of a Share Buyback Program (the "Program"). As previously approved at the 2024 Annual General Meeting held on May 10, 2024 (the “2024 AGM”), the Company has the authority to buy back the Company's ordinary shares of 20p each (the "Shares"). Under the Program, the Company, at its discretion and on occasion, may (subject to applicable law) purchase i
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