Diversified Energy Completes Tapstone Acquisition

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Diversified Energy Company PLC has finalized its acquisition of Tapstone Energy Holdings, LLC for approximately $181 million. This deal, announced previously, includes upstream assets, field infrastructure, and facilities. The acquisition boasts a 1.9x Adjusted EBITDA multiple, with estimated next twelve months' Adjusted EBITDA of $95 million. Diversified's post-transaction leverage stands at ~2.2x. The integration is expected to enhance cash flow, support ESG initiatives, and expand operational synergies, solidifying Diversified's position in the Central Region.

Positive

• Acquisition net purchase price of ~$181 million.
• 1.9x Adjusted EBITDA multiple with ~$95 million estimated NTM Adjusted EBITDA.
• Acquisition adds current production of ~12 Mboepd from ~660 net operated wells.
• Lower emissions intensity of producing assets aligns with emissions reduction strategy.
• Retained experienced personnel from Tapstone to enhance operations.

Negative

• None.

BIRMINGHAM, AL / ACCESSWIRE / December 8, 2021 / Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC)(OTCQX:DECPF) ("Diversified" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the closing of its acquisition of Oklahoma-based Tapstone Energy Holdings, LLC ("Tapstone") and Tapstone's interest in its related party KL CHK SPV, LLC (the "Acquisition"). The transaction, previously announced on October 7, 2021, consists of certain upstream assets, field infrastructure, equipment and facilities. Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. ("Oaktree") completed its co-investment in the Acquisition.

Acquisition Highlights (Diversified's Interest)

• Acquisition net purchase price of ~$181 million
• Highly accretive 1.9x multiple, based on the net purchase price and ~$95 million of estimated next twelve months' ("NTM") Adjusted EBITDA^(a), before expected synergies
• Current production of ~12 Mboepd (~72 MMcfepd) from ~660 net operated wells
  • Production comprised of primarily natural gas and NGLs (~62% and 21%, respectively)
• Net purchase price approximates a PV27 valuation at the effective date of August 01, 2021 with PDP reserves of ~35 MMBoe (~208 Bcfe) with pre-tax PV10 of ~$324 million^(b)
• Producing asset's lower emissions intensity complements Diversified's emissions reduction strategy and positively impacts the Company's corporate emissions profile
• Retained experienced Tapstone personnel to enhance the continuity and consistency of operations and to facilitate the implementation of Smarter Asset Management opportunities

Diversified funded its portion of the Acquisition with a draw on the Company's enlarged $825 million Credit Facility, following its semi-annual redetermination completed on December 7, 2021. Post-transaction leverage, as measured by pro forma Net Debt to Hedged Adjusted EBITDA^(c), is ~2.2x.

Commenting on the Acquisition and the enlarged borrowing base, CEO Rusty Hutson, Jr. said:

"As we close our fourth acquisition within the Central Region this year, we continue the efficient integration process of our high-quality assets within the region. Alongside former Tapstone personnel who today join the Diversified family, we look forward to implementing our proven Smarter Asset Management programme and to leveraging our enlarged regional footprint to capture operational synergies. At less than two times Adjusted EBITDA, this highly accretive and attractively priced acquisition further solidifies our position as a leading consolidator of producing assets in the Central Region and enhances our cash flow to support our ESG initiatives, dividend distributions, debt reductions and further accretive reinvestment."

Footnotes (for Company-specific items, refer also to the Glossary of Terms and/or Alternative Performance Measures found in the Company's 2020 Annual Report):

(a)	Acquisition NTM Adjusted EBITDA assumes historical cost structure and not reflective of synergies that may be realised following post-acquisition integration
(b)	Based on full NYMEX strip as of September 28, 2021
(c)	Pro-forma Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA ("leverage") calculated as estimated post-closing Net Debt / Last Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA (hedged) as of June 30, 2021, pro-forma for the annualized impact of previously announced Central Region acquisitions; this figure is not intended in any way to constitute a projection of actual results attributable to the Central Region Acquisitions or consolidated pro-forma Company

For further information, please contact:

Diversified Energy Company PLC Jim Sheehan www.div.energy ir@dgoc.com Buchanan Financial Public Relations Ben Romney Chris Judd Jon Krinks James Husband dec@buchanan.uk.com

+1 205 408 0909 +44 20 7466 5000

About Diversified Energy Company PLC

Diversified Energy Company PLC is an independent energy company engaged in the production, marketing and transportation of primarily natural gas related to its synergistic US onshore upstream and midstream assets.

SOURCE: Diversified Energy Company PLC

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FAQ

What is the value of Diversified Energy Company's acquisition of Tapstone Energy Holdings?

The acquisition is valued at approximately $181 million.

What production levels will Diversified Energy gain from the Tapstone acquisition?

Diversified Energy will gain a production level of approximately 12 Mboepd from ~660 net operated wells.

How does the Tapstone acquisition impact Diversified Energy's financial metrics?

The acquisition features a 1.9x Adjusted EBITDA multiple, with expected NTM Adjusted EBITDA of ~$95 million.

What is Diversified Energy's leverage post-acquisition?

Post-transaction leverage is approximately 2.2x based on Net Debt to Hedged Adjusted EBITDA.

What strategic advantages does Diversified Energy expect from the Tapstone acquisition?

The acquisition is expected to enhance cash flow, capture operational synergies, and support ESG initiatives.