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Diversified Energy to Acquire Birch Permian, Expanding Scale and Cash Flow

Sep 2, 2026, 7:34 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Material accretion in production and EBITDA, expanded Permian footprint, and a strengthened PDP consolidation thesis via an enlarged Carlyle partnership; but heightened leverage risk from ABS financing and integration costs.

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Diversified Energy announced a definitive agreement to acquire Birch Permian Holdings for about $1.8 billion, funded largely via Carlyle-backed ABS and Diversified’s liquidity. The acquisition is expected to increase production by roughly 35% and Adjusted EBITDA by about 55% on a pro forma basis, expanding DEC’s Permian footprint and creating a platform for future PDP consolidation and margin capture through integrated assets.

  • DEC to acquire Birch Permian for $1.8B; closing targeted in Q4 2026.
  • Deal lifts production ~35% and Adjusted EBITDA ~55% on a pro forma basis.
  • Birch adds ~68 Mboepd and 480 net wells with ~80% EBITDA margins.
  • Carlyle expands partnership to pursue up to $10B PDP acquisitions.
  • Strategic flagship Permian PDP platform with integrated midstream and EOR potential.

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