Viper Energy issues 3,815,459 unregistered Class B shares in mineral rights drop-down deal
VNOM•Private placement tied to 2026 Drop Down asset acquisition
Viper Energy completed a private placement tied to its 2026 Drop Down asset acquisition on Sept. 1, 2026.
The company issued 3,815,459 shares of Class B common stock to Diamondback Energy and affiliates as consideration.
The transaction also included 3,815,459 VNOM Holding Company LLC membership units issued to the sellers.
The shares were issued without registration under the Securities Act, relying on the Section 4(a)(2) private-offering exemption.
