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  • Departure of CFO (new) — CFO Jeffrey Ritenour transitioned to Chief Corporate Development Officer as Shannon Young III became new CFO following merger.
NYSE: DVN DEVON ENERGY CORP/DE 8-K

Devon Energy completes + merger with Coterra, doubles authorized shares to 2B

Filed May 7, 2026 · Period ending May 7, 2026 · ~1 min read

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Key Changes

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    Devon closed its merger with Coterra Energy on May 7, 2026, with each Coterra share converting to 0.70 Devon shares. The all-stock deal combines two major independent oil and gas producers into a larger energy company.

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    Board reconstituted to 11 directors: 6 from legacy Devon, 5 from legacy Coterra. Former Coterra CEO Thomas Jorden becomes non-executive Chair. Five previous Devon directors resigned.

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    Shannon Young III appointed CFO, replacing Jeffrey Ritenour who moved to Chief Corporate Development Officer. Young previously served as Coterra's CFO since July 2023.

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    Devon doubled authorized common shares from 1 billion to 2 billion via charter amendment effective May 7. This provides flexibility for future equity needs but doesn't immediately dilute shareholders.

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    Two executive vice presidents departed: General Counsel Dennis Cameron and HR head Tana Cashion. Both eligible for previously disclosed severance. Gregory Conaway appointed Chief Accounting Officer.

Summary

Devon Energy completed its transformational merger with Coterra Energy on May 7, 2026, creating a significantly larger independent oil and gas producer. Under the all-stock deal, each Coterra share converted to 0.70 Devon shares, with no fractional shares issued.

The combined company features a reconstituted 11-member board split between legacy directors from both companies, with former Coterra CEO Thomas Jorden serving as non-executive Chair. The leadership transition brought substantial changes to Devon's C-suite. Shannon Young III, Coterra's former CFO, takes over as Devon's CFO, while Jeffrey Ritenour moves to lead corporate development.

Two executive vice presidents departed with severance packages. Devon also doubled its authorized shares to 2 billion, providing future flexibility for capital raises or acquisitions without immediate dilution. Retail investors should watch the first combined earnings report for integration progress and synergy realization. The pro forma financials filed with this 8-K show what 2025 would have looked like combined, providing a baseline. Key metrics to monitor include production volumes, cost synergies, and whether the enlarged scale improves capital efficiency in Devon's core operating areas.

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Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure

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Devon Energy completed its previously announced merger with Coterra Energy.

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On May 7, 2026, Devon and Coterra issued a joint press release announcing the completion of the previously announced Merger.

Devon Energy has completed its merger with Coterra Energy as of May 7, 2026. This represents the closing of a previously disclosed transaction that combines the two energy companies. The completion of the merger is a significant corporate event that fundamentally changes Devon's business structure and scale.

Event · Item 2.01 — Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

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Item 2.01 — Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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Pursuant to the Merger, each share of Coterra common stock, par value $0.10 per share (the “Coterra Common Stock”), issued and outstanding (other than the Excluded Shares (as defined in the Merger Agreement)), was automatically converted into the right to receive 0.70 shares of common stock (the “Exchange Ratio”), par value $0.10 per share, of the Company (the “Company Common Stock”).

Devon Energy has completed its merger with Coterra Energy. Under the merger terms, each outstanding share of Coterra common stock was converted into 0.70 shares of Devon common stock. No fractional shares were issued; holders received cash for any fractional share amounts instead.

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Each Coterra restricted stock unit (whether subject to time-based or performance-based vesting conditions) granted pursuant to any Coterra stock plan that was outstanding and vested as of immediately prior to the Effective Time or that vested in accordance with its terms as a result of the consummation of the Merger (the “Vested RSUs” and “Vested PSUs,” as applicable) was converted into a number of shares of Company Common Stock equal to the product obtained by multiplying (i) the number of shares of Coterra Common Stock subject to the Vested RSU or Vested PSU (as applicable) immediately prior to the Effective Time (with performance levels deemed achieved at the greater of target and actual levels of performance achieved prior to the Effective Time as determined by the compensation committee of Coterra’s board of directors in consultation with the Company) by (ii) the Exchange Ratio, plus an additional amount in cash equal to any accrued but unpaid cash-based dividend equivalents; provided that, any Vested PSUs earned over target levels of performance were not converted into shares of Company Common Stock and were instead paid in cash based on the closing price per share of Coterra Common Stock on May 6, 2026, the business day immediately prior to the closing as quoted on the New York Stock Exchange (the “Coterra Stock Price”).

Vested Coterra restricted stock units and performance stock units were converted into Devon shares using the 0.70 exchange ratio, with performance levels deemed achieved at the greater of target or actual performance. Any vested performance units earned above target were paid in cash based on Coterra's May 6, 2026 closing stock price rather than converted to Devon shares.

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Each Coterra restricted stock unit (whether subject to time-based or performance-based vesting conditions) granted pursuant to any Coterra stock plan that was outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than the Vested RSUs and Vested PSUs) was converted into a number of restricted stock units with respect to shares of Company Common Stock equal to the product obtained by multiplying (i) the number of shares of Coterra Common Stock subject to the applicable Coterra award immediately prior to the Effective Time (with performance levels deemed achieved at the greater of target and actual levels of performance achieved prior to the Effective Time as determined by the compensation committee of Coterra’s board of directors in consultation with the Company) by (ii) the Exchange Ratio, subject to the same terms and conditions as were applicable to the original Coterra award (excluding any continued performance-based vesting conditions).

Unvested Coterra restricted stock units were converted into Devon restricted stock units using the 0.70 exchange ratio. These converted awards retain the same vesting terms as the original Coterra awards, except that performance-based vesting conditions were removed and replaced with time-based vesting only.

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Each Coterra stock option granted pursuant to any Coterra stock plan that was outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (the “Stock Options”) was cancelled and converted into the right to receive from the Company an amount in cash, without interest, equal to the product of (i) the total number of shares of Coterra Common Stock subject to such Stock Option and (ii) the excess, if any, of the Coterra Stock Price over the exercise price per share of Coterra Common Stock of such Stock Option.

All outstanding Coterra stock options were cancelled and converted into cash payments. The cash amount equals the number of option shares multiplied by the difference between Coterra's May 6, 2026 closing stock price and the option's exercise price, if positive.

Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation

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Devon Energy completed a merger with Coterra, reconstituting its board with 11 directors and appointing new CFO and CAO from Coterra.

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Effective upon the consummation of the Merger, in accordance with the Merger Agreement and as approved by the Devon board of directors (the “Devon Board”), the Devon Board consists of the following 11 members: (i) Clay M. Gaspar, Ann G. Fox, Kelt Kindick, Karl F. Kurz, Brent Smolik and Valerie M. Williams (each, a “Legacy Devon Director” and collectively, the “Legacy Devon Directors”) and (ii) Thomas E. Jorden, Amanda M. Brock, Jacinto J. Hernandez, Jeffrey E. Shellebarger and Marcus A. Watts (each, a “Legacy Coterra Director” and collectively, the “Legacy Coterra Directors”).

Devon's board was reconstituted to 11 members following the merger with Coterra. Six directors are from legacy Devon and five are from legacy Coterra. Thomas E. Jorden was appointed non-executive Chair and Brent Smolik became Lead Independent Director. Five previous Devon directors resigned in connection with the merger.

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the appointment of Shannon E. Young III as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company to succeed Jeffrey L. Ritenour as principal financial officer of the Company

Shannon E. Young III, age 54, was appointed CFO effective upon merger consummation. Young previously served as CFO of Coterra since July 2023 and has extensive energy finance experience including roles at Talos Energy and Goldman Sachs. Former CFO Jeffrey L. Ritenour transitioned to Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Development Officer.

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the appointment of Gregory F. Conaway as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company to succeed John Sherrer as principal accounting officer of the Company

Gregory F. Conaway, age 50, was appointed Chief Accounting Officer effective upon merger consummation. Conaway joined Coterra in August 2025 and previously served as CAO at Acuren Corporation and Callon Petroleum. Former CAO John Sherrer transitioned to Vice President, Accounting and Controller.

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Effective upon and in connection with the consummation of the Merger, (i) Dennis C. Cameron will cease to serve as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the Company and (ii) Tana K. Cashion will cease to serve as Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Administration of the Company. Each of Mr. Cameron and Ms. Cashion are eligible to receive severance benefits consistent with previously disclosed compensation arrangements.

Two executive vice presidents departed in connection with the merger: General Counsel Dennis C. Cameron and Human Resources head Tana K. Cashion. Both are eligible for previously disclosed severance benefits. These departures represent significant leadership changes in legal and HR functions.

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In addition to the standard annual benefits paid to each non-management director of the Company, (i) Mr. Jorden will be entitled to receive an annual cash retainer and an additional equity award, each in the amount of $87,500, for his service as non-executive Chair, and (ii) Mr. Smolik will be entitled to receive an annual cash retainer in the amount of $25,000 for his service as Lead Independent Director.

The non-executive Chair receives an additional $87,500 annual cash retainer plus $87,500 in equity awards beyond standard director compensation. The Lead Independent Director receives an additional $25,000 annual cash retainer. These premiums compensate for enhanced board leadership responsibilities.

Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

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Devon Energy completed merger with Coterra Energy Inc., filing required financial statements and pro forma results.

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Press Release dated May 7, 2026, announcing completion of merger of equals.

Devon Energy completed its merger with Coterra Energy Inc. on May 7, 2026. The transaction was structured as a merger of equals, combining the two energy companies. This 8-K filing provides the required post-closing financial disclosures including Coterra's audited financials and pro forma combined results.

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Certificate of Amendment to Devon Energy Corporation’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation, dated May 7, 2026

Devon amended its certificate of incorporation on May 7, 2026, the same date as the merger closing. This amendment was likely necessary to facilitate the merger transaction, potentially addressing share authorization or other corporate governance matters required for the combination.

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The unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 is presented as if the Merger had been completed on January 1, 2025. The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet is presented as if the Merger had been completed on December 31, 2025.

Devon filed pro forma financial statements showing what the combined company's results would have looked like if the merger had occurred at the beginning of 2025. These statements help investors understand the financial impact of combining the two companies' operations and balance sheets.

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