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Get filing alertsDevon registers 175K shares for Coterra preferred stock conversion post-merger
Filed June 5, 2026 · Period ending June 5, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Devon filed to register 175,000 common shares issuable when holders convert Coterra's 8.125% perpetual preferred stock, following completion of the Coterra merger where Devon acquired the preferred stock obligation.
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Coterra's preferred stock terms were amended at merger close so conversion now yields Devon common shares instead of Coterra shares, integrating the acquired company's capital structure into Devon's.
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Registration covers additional shares for potential stock splits, dividends, or anti-dilution adjustments related to the preferred conversion feature.
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Summary
Devon Energy filed a routine securities registration to enable conversion of Coterra preferred stock into Devon common shares following its merger with Coterra Energy. The 175,000 shares registered represent the maximum potential dilution from holders of Coterra's 8.125% perpetual preferred stock who choose to convert into Devon equity.
This is standard post-merger housekeeping to align the acquired company's capital structure with Devon's. For retail holders, the immediate impact is minimal—this represents less than 0.02% potential dilution to Devon's share count. The filing confirms the Coterra merger has closed and integration is proceeding.
The preferred stock carries an 8.125% dividend rate, so conversion depends on whether Devon's common dividend yield and growth prospects become more attractive than the fixed preferred payout. Watch Devon's next earnings call for updates on Coterra integration synergies and whether management discusses the preferred stock conversion dynamics as part of their capital allocation strategy.
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Event · Item 8.01 — Other Events
Item 8.01 — Other Events filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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The Shares are issuable upon conversion of shares of 8 1/8 % Series A Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Coterra Preferred Stock”), of Coterra Energy Operating Co., plus additional shares that may be issued in connection with stock splits, stock dividends, anti-dilution provisions or other transactions.
The registered shares will be issued when holders convert Coterra's 8.125% perpetual preferred stock into Devon common stock. The registration also covers additional shares that may be needed for stock splits, dividends, or anti-dilution adjustments. This provides the mechanism for preferred stockholders to convert their holdings into Devon equity.
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In connection with, and effective upon consummation of, the merger (the “Merger”) of Cubs Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Devon, with and into Coterra Energy Inc., the parent of Coterra Energy Operating Co., the Certificate of Designations for the Coterra Preferred Stock was amended to provide for the issuance of Devon’s common stock upon conversion of the Coterra Preferred Stock.
Devon completed a merger with Coterra Energy through a wholly owned subsidiary. As part of the merger, the terms of Coterra's preferred stock were amended so that conversion now results in Devon common shares instead of Coterra shares. This reflects the integration of Coterra into Devon's capital structure following the acquisition.
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On June 5, 2026, Devon Energy Corporation (the “Company” or “Devon”) filed a prospectus supplement (the “Prospectus Supplement”) to its previously filed automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (333-294988) registering the issuance of up to an aggregate of 175,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.10 per share (the “Shares”).
Devon filed a prospectus supplement registering up to 175,000 common shares under its existing shelf registration statement. These shares are issuable upon conversion of Coterra preferred stock acquired through a merger. This is a routine securities registration filing to enable conversion of preferred shares into Devon common stock.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Devon Energy filed exhibits related to a prospectus supplement, including legal opinion from Skadden Arps—routine securities registration matter.
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Opinion of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP relating to the Prospectus Supplement.
Devon Energy filed a legal opinion from Skadden Arps regarding a prospectus supplement. This is a routine procedural filing typically associated with securities offerings or shelf registrations, where counsel provides an opinion on the validity of securities being registered.
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