Viper Energy, Inc.: Diamondback Energy, Inc. amends Schedule 13D stake filing

Diamondback Energy filed an amended Schedule 13D with the SEC disclosing a change to its stake in Viper Energy, the mineral-interest company in which it holds a controlling interest. The amendment, accession number 0001104659-26-124538, updates Diamondback's previously reported beneficial ownership position in Viper's Class A common stock. The filing follows Diamondback's prior disclosures tied to Viper's structure as a subsidiary holding mineral and royalty interests across the Permian Basin. The change matters because Diamondback's ownership level shapes Viper's governance, float and index eligibility, and can signal shifts in how the parent allocates assets between the two entities. Investors will watch for the specific ownership percentage and transaction details in the filing, and for any follow-on moves such as secondary offerings, exchanges or distribution changes affecting Viper's share count.