Diversified Energy Company: Major Asset Acquisitions and Pro Forma Financial Results

Diversified Energy Company (“Diversified” or “the Company”) has released unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information related to two major 2025 transactions: the acquisition of Canvas Energy Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Canvas”), and the business combination with Maverick Natural Resources, LLC and its subsidiaries (“Maverick”). These transactions are significant and could have material impacts on the Company’s future performance and share price.

Key Points from the Report

• Canvas Energy Acquisition:
  – Closed on November 24, 2025.
  – Accounted for as an asset acquisition.
  – Funded by issuing 3,718,209 new shares of common stock and paying approximately \$399 million in cash (including \$13 million in transaction costs).
  – The cash component was partially funded by closing a \$400 million asset-backed securitization (ABS) at the same time.
  – Substantially all of the fair value was concentrated in a single asset group.
• Maverick Natural Resources Business Combination:
  – Closed on March 14, 2025.
  – Accounted for as a business combination, as an identifiable set of inputs, processes, and outputs were acquired.
  – Funded by issuing 21,194,213 new shares to Maverick unitholders and paying approximately \$211 million in cash (with \$21 million in transaction costs).
  – Maverick became a wholly-owned subsidiary.
• Pro Forma Financials for 2025:
  – The pro forma statement of comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2025, assumes both transactions closed on January 1, 2025.
  – Total pro forma combined revenues were \$2.26 billion.
  – Net income attributable to Diversified was \$420.8 million.
  – Basic earnings per share were \$4.30, and diluted earnings per share were \$4.23, based on a pro forma weighted average of 97.88 million (basic) and 99.39 million (diluted) shares outstanding.
  – The pro forma depletion rates for the acquired assets were \$5.00 per barrel of oil equivalent for Maverick and \$6.29 for Canvas.

Important Shareholder Considerations & Potential Price-Sensitive Information

• Significant Increase in Share Count: The issuance of more than 24.9 million new shares (3.7 million for Canvas, 21.2 million for Maverick) will have a dilutive effect on existing shareholders, but is expected to be offset by the accretive impact of the transactions on earnings and cash flows.
• Substantial Increase in Debt: The company raised \$400 million in asset-backed securities to fund the Canvas acquisition, and expanded its revolving credit facility to complete the Maverick transaction. This increases leverage, but also provides access to larger, diversified cash flows.
• Transaction Costs: Combined transaction costs for both deals were \$34 million, impacting near-term earnings but considered non-recurring.
• Synergies Not Included: The pro forma results do not include management’s estimated synergies or future integration benefits, meaning actual future results could be better than those presented, depending on execution.
• Accounting Treatment: Canvas is treated as an asset acquisition, concentrating risk and value in a single asset group. Maverick is treated as a business combination, adding new operational assets and outputs, with broader implications for ongoing operations.
• Pro Forma Adjustments: Adjustments include increased accretion and depletion expenses for acquired assets and higher interest expenses due to additional borrowings. The company estimates a blended tax rate of 24% for pro forma adjustments.
• EPS Impact: The pro forma combined basic and diluted EPS figures for 2025 are \$4.30 and \$4.23, respectively, which investors should compare with historical per-share results, factoring in the increased share count and debt.
• Potentially Dilutive Shares: 85,106 potentially dilutive shares from share-based payment awards were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation as they would have been anti-dilutive.

Detailed Pro Forma Financial Highlights (Year Ended Dec 31, 2025)

• Total Revenue: \$2.26 billion, up from \$1.83 billion in Diversified’s historical financials pre-acquisitions.
• Operating Expenses: \$1.58 billion, including lease operating, production taxes, G&A, DD&A, and transportation.
• Net Income: \$421.6 million (pro forma combined).
• Total Comprehensive Income: \$421.9 million.
• Interest Expense: Pro forma interest expense increased to \$266.5 million due to transaction-related borrowings.
• Income Tax Benefit: \$25.0 million, reflecting the impact of transaction adjustments and tax estimates.
• Weighted Average Shares Outstanding: 97.88 million (basic); 99.39 million (diluted).
• Earnings Per Share: \$4.30 (basic); \$4.23 (diluted).

What This Means for Investors

The acquisitions of Canvas and Maverick position Diversified Energy for substantial growth, with significant increases in both revenues and net income on a pro forma basis. However, the increase in debt, higher share count, and the need to successfully integrate these assets are key risks and areas to watch. The company’s decision not to include synergies in the pro forma numbers means actual future performance could be better, but this will depend on management execution.

Shareholders should closely monitor:

• The impact of increased leverage on financial stability and interest coverage.
• Integration progress and realization of potential synergies.
• Any further equity or debt issuance that might dilute or leverage the balance sheet further.
• Updates on production, reserves, and operating costs from the acquired assets.

Conclusion

These transactions are transformative for Diversified Energy and could be price-sensitive for its shares. Investors should consider both the accretive potential and the associated risks as the company moves forward with its expanded asset base and operations.

Disclaimer:
This article is based on publicly available information and unaudited pro forma financials. It does not constitute investment advice, and investors should conduct their own due diligence or consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Actual future results may differ materially from pro forma projections due to market, operational, and integration risks.

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