Viper Energy ($VNOM) Director Receives Initial Equity Grant

Executive Summary

On September 17, 2026, Viper Energy, Inc. ($VNOM) filed a Form 4 detailing an equity award granted to Director John P. Grotzinger. On September 15, 2026, Dr. Grotzinger acquired 2,606 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) of Class A Common Stock at no cost ($0.00 per share).

Transaction Details

• Reporting Person: John P. Grotzinger (Director)
• Security: Class A Common Stock (RSUs)
• Transaction Code: A (Grant/Award)
• Shares Acquired: 2,606
• Price per Share: $0.00
• Post-Transaction Holdings: 2,606 shares (Direct)
• Vesting Terms: The RSUs represent a prorated annual non-employee director grant under the Issuer's long-term incentive plan. They are scheduled to vest on the earlier of May 19, 2027, or the date of the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders.

Market & Trading Significance

This transaction carries Low significance for market participants. The acquisition reflects standard non-employee director compensation via an RSU grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale. It has no direct predictive value regarding operational trends or near-term share price performance.