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Viper Energy completes 2026 Drop Down from Diamondback, issuing 3.8M Class B shares
Viper Energy, Inc.
- On Sept 1, 2026, Viper acquired mineral/royalty interests from Diamondback as part of the 2026 Drop Down.
- Consideration: 3,815,459 VNOM Holding Company LLC units and an equal number of Class B common shares.
- Class B shares issued under Section 4(a)(2) private placement exemption; deal was announced Aug 3, 2026.
- Transaction consolidates assets within Viper's structure; no dollar value stated in filing.