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Diamondback amends merger agreement with Endeavor to revise stockholder voting and transfer restrictions
Diamondback Energy, Inc.
- Amendment removes restrictions on Endeavor stockholders transferring shares to activist investors.
- Voting obligations for director elections changed from board-recommended to proportional voting with other stockholders (applies if ≥20% ownership).
- The amended Stockholders Agreement also includes governance provisions; deal consideration and structure unchanged.
- Merger announced Feb 11, 2024; closing subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals.