Diamondback Energy (FANG) CEO reports bona fide gift of 2,674 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Diamondback Energy, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Matthew Kaes Van't Hof reported a bona fide gift of 2,674 shares of common stock. The shares were transferred for no cash consideration, and he now directly holds 130,940 shares. This is a non-market, charitable-type disposition rather than an open-market sale.

Insider Trade Summary

2,674 shares gifted

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Van't Hof Matthew Kaes

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock	2,674	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 130,940 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares gifted: 2,674 shares Shares after transaction: 130,940 shares Reported gift price: $0.0000 per share

3 metrics

Shares gifted 2,674 shares Bona fide gift of common stock

Shares after transaction 130,940 shares Direct holdings after gift

Reported gift price $0.0000 per share No cash consideration for gifted shares

Key Terms

bona fide gift, Common Stock, Form 4

3 terms

bona fide gift financial

"transaction_code_description: "Bona fide gift""

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Van't Hof Matthew Kaes

(Last) (First) (Middle)

500 WEST TEXAS AVENUE

SUITE 100

(Street)

MIDLAND TEXAS 79701

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Diamondback Energy, Inc. [ FANG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/17/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/17/2026		G		2,674	D	$0	130,940	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	/s/ Matt Zmigrosky, as attorney-in-fact for Matthew Kaes Van't Hof	06/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Diamondback Energy (FANG) CEO Matthew Van't Hof report in this Form 4?

He reported a bona fide gift of 2,674 shares of Diamondback Energy common stock. This means the shares were transferred without payment and represents a non-market, charitable-type disposition rather than a traditional stock sale.

How many Diamondback Energy (FANG) shares did the CEO gift?

Matthew Van't Hof gifted 2,674 shares of Diamondback Energy common stock. The transaction was coded as a bona fide gift, indicating no cash consideration was received for the transferred shares.

How many Diamondback Energy (FANG) shares does the CEO hold after the gift?

Following the gift, Matthew Van't Hof directly holds 130,940 shares of Diamondback Energy common stock. This figure reflects his remaining direct ownership after the 2,674-share bona fide gift disposition.

Was the Diamondback Energy (FANG) CEO’s transaction an open-market sale or purchase?

The transaction was not an open-market sale or purchase. It was reported with code G as a bona fide gift, meaning the CEO disposed of 2,674 shares by giving them away without receiving payment.

Did Diamondback Energy (FANG) receive any proceeds from the CEO’s reported transaction?

No proceeds went to Diamondback Energy from this transaction. The filing describes a bona fide gift of 2,674 shares by the CEO, which is a transfer between holders rather than a sale by the company itself.