Viper Energy (NASDAQ: VNOM) director granted 3,612 restricted stock units in annual award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WEST STEVEN E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Viper Energy, Inc. director Steven E. West reported receiving an equity grant in the form of 3,612 restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock at no cash cost, as an annual non-employee director award under the company’s long term incentive plan.

The restricted stock units each represent a right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock and will vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the company’s 2027 annual stockholders’ meeting. After this grant, West directly holds 22,093 shares of Class A Common Stock. The filing also notes a transfer of 14,307 shares in a transaction exempt from reporting under Rule 16a-12.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider WEST STEVEN E

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	3,612	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 22,093 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. These securities are restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.000001 per share, of the issuer. These restricted stock units were granted to the reporting person as an annual non-employee director grant under the issuer's long term incentive plan and will vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the date of grant and the date of the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders of the issuer. Reflects the transfer of 14,307 shares of Class A Common Stock in a transfer exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 16a-12.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 3,612 units Shares after transaction: 22,093 shares Exempt share transfer: 14,307 shares +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs granted 3,612 units Annual non-employee director grant of restricted stock units

Shares after transaction 22,093 shares Direct Class A Common Stock holdings following the grant

Exempt share transfer 14,307 shares Transfer described as exempt from reporting under Rule 16a-12

Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Stated price for restricted stock unit award

Key Terms

restricted stock units, long term incentive plan, Rule 16a-12, non-employee director grant

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"These securities are restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

long term incentive plan financial

"granted to the reporting person as an annual non-employee director grant under the issuer's long term incentive plan"

A long term incentive plan is a company program that awards executives and key employees bonuses—often in stock, options, or cash—only if the business meets multi-year performance goals. It links management pay to company results—like tying a coach’s bonus to a team’s multi-season record—so investors monitor it for how leaders are motivated, potential share dilution, and signals about the company’s long-term priorities.

Rule 16a-12 regulatory

"Reflects the transfer of 14,307 shares of Class A Common Stock in a transfer exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 16a-12"

non-employee director grant financial

"were granted to the reporting person as an annual non-employee director grant under the issuer's long term incentive plan"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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

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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^*

WEST STEVEN E

(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
Viper Energy, Inc. [ VNOM ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026

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
Class A Common Stock	05/19/2026		A		3,612(1)	A	$0	22,093(2)	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:

1. These securities are restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.000001 per share, of the issuer. These restricted stock units were granted to the reporting person as an annual non-employee director grant under the issuer's long term incentive plan and will vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the date of grant and the date of the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders of the issuer.

2. Reflects the transfer of 14,307 shares of Class A Common Stock in a transfer exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 16a-12.

Remarks:

Exhibit List: Exhibit 24.1 - Limited Power of Attorney

	/s/ William F. Krueger, as attorney-in-fact for Steven E. West	05/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did VNOM director Steven E. West report?

Steven E. West reported receiving 3,612 restricted stock units of Viper Energy Class A Common Stock as an annual non-employee director grant. The units were awarded at no cash cost and are part of the company’s long term incentive plan.

How many VNOM shares does Steven E. West hold after this Form 4?

After this grant, Steven E. West directly holds 22,093 shares of Viper Energy Class A Common Stock. This figure reflects his ownership immediately following the reported award of 3,612 restricted stock units on the transaction date disclosed.

What are the vesting terms of Steven E. West’s VNOM restricted stock units?

The 3,612 restricted stock units granted to Steven E. West vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the date of Viper Energy’s 2027 annual stockholders’ meeting, aligning vesting with the company’s director service cycle.

Was there any share transfer mentioned in Steven E. West’s VNOM filing?

Yes. The filing notes a transfer of 14,307 shares of Viper Energy Class A Common Stock in a transaction described as exempt from reporting under Rule 16a-12, indicating it did not require standard Form 4 transaction reporting treatment.

Is Steven E. West’s VNOM equity grant an open-market purchase or compensation award?

The transaction is a compensation-related equity award, not an open-market purchase. Steven E. West received 3,612 restricted stock units as an annual non-employee director grant under Viper Energy’s long term incentive plan at a stated price of $0.0000 per share.