Diversified Energy Refinances $850M in Asset-Backed Securities, Reducing Interest Costs

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Diversified Energy refinanced $850 million of asset-backed securities, securing lower interest rates and extending maturities, which is expected to reduce borrowing costs and improve financial flexibility.

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• Debt Refinancing Completed

  Diversified Energy's subsidiary issued $850 million in new fixed-rate asset-backed securities (ABS XII Notes) on May 13, 2026.

• Significant Interest Cost Reduction

  The new notes carry interest rates of 6.016% and 6.910%, replacing existing debt with rates as high as 12.436%, leading to substantial interest expense savings.

• Extended Debt Maturities

  The ABS XII Notes have an expected repayment date of May 2031 and a legal final maturity of May 2046, extending the company's debt profile.

• Proceeds Used for Debt Redemption

  Net proceeds from the offering were primarily used to redeem outstanding ABS Maverick Notes and ABS VI Notes, and for general corporate purposes.

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Diversified Energy's subsidiary, DP Red River LLC, issued $850 million in new fixed-rate asset-backed securities (ABS XII Notes) to refinance existing higher-interest debt. This strategic move significantly lowers the company's borrowing costs, replacing notes with rates up to 12.436% with new notes at 6.016% and 6.910%. The refinancing also extends the expected repayment date to May 2031 and the legal final maturity to May 2046, enhancing financial flexibility and improving cash flow for the company.