Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC, OTCQX:DECPF) confirmed the completion is its latest acquisition in its 'Central Region' (Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana) adding 9,000 barrels oil equivalent production in a US$240mln deal (US$210mln net). The deal covers 31mln barrels of proved developed producing (PDP) reserves, with the acquisition cost marked at 2.5x PDP-only assets. The acquired assets are expected to contribute US$82mln of annual earnings (adjusted EBITDA) based on cash margins of around 70%.