Viper Energy withholds 1,008 shares for president's taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) reported that the issuer withheld 1,008 shares from its President, Austen Gilfillian, on October 1, 2026, to satisfy tax withholding obligations when the third tranche of time-based restricted stock units granted on March 2, 2023, vested and settled. The withholding price was $39.89 per share, based on the September 30, 2026 closing price. Gilfillian's reported direct holdings following the transaction were 48,260 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Tax Withholding: 1,008 shares

Tax Withholding 1 txn

Insider Gilfillian Austen

Role President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Class A Common Stock F1	1,008	$39.89	$40K

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 48,260 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The issuer withheld shares of common stock that would have otherwise been issuable to the reporting person to satisfy the issuer's tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement on October 1, 2026 of the third tranche of the time-based restricted stock units granted to the reporting person on March 2, 2023. The number of shares of common stock withheld was determined based on the closing price per share of the issuer's common stock on September 30, 2026.

Key Figures

Shares withheld: 1,008 shares Withholding price: $39.89 per share Direct shares held following transaction: 48,260 shares

3 metrics

Shares withheld 1,008 shares October 1, 2026

Withholding price $39.89 per share Based on the September 30, 2026 closing price

Direct shares held following transaction 48,260 shares Austen Gilfillian's reported position after the transaction

Key Terms

time-based restricted stock units, vesting and settlement, tax withholding obligations

3 terms

time-based restricted stock units financial

"third tranche of the time-based restricted stock units"

Time-based restricted stock units are a form of employee compensation where individuals are granted company shares that are earned over a set period, often as a reward for staying with the company. These shares typically become fully owned and transferable only after passing specific time milestones, encouraging long-term commitment. For investors, they highlight a company's focus on employee retention and can influence future stock supply and company stability.

vesting and settlement financial

"in connection with the vesting and settlement"

tax withholding obligations financial

"to satisfy the issuer's tax withholding obligations"

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How many VNOM shares were withheld from President Austen Gilfillian?

The issuer withheld 1,008 shares at $39.89 per share on October 1, 2026, to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the vesting and settlement of the third tranche of time-based restricted stock units granted on March 2, 2023. Gilfillian's reported direct holdings afterward were 48,260 shares.

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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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Gilfillian Austen

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/01/2026

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	10/01/2026		F		1,008(1)	D	$39.89	48,260	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. The issuer withheld shares of common stock that would have otherwise been issuable to the reporting person to satisfy the issuer's tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement on October 1, 2026 of the third tranche of the time-based restricted stock units granted to the reporting person on March 2, 2023. The number of shares of common stock withheld was determined based on the closing price per share of the issuer's common stock on September 30, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ William F. Krueger, as attorney-in-fact for Austen Gilfillian	10/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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