Viper Energy (NASDAQ: VNOM) director receives 3,612 RSUs grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Armour Spencer D III reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Viper Energy, Inc. director Armour Spencer D III received an equity award of 3,612 restricted stock units, each representing one share of Class A Common Stock. These RSUs were granted as an annual non-employee director grant under the company’s long term incentive plan.

The RSUs will vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date and the date of Viper Energy’s 2027 annual stockholders’ meeting. Following this award, Armour Spencer D III directly holds 50,327 shares of Class A Common Stock, reflecting his updated ownership position.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Armour Spencer D III

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 50,327 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 3,612 units Post-transaction holdings: 50,327 shares Transaction price per share: $0.0000 +1 more

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RSUs granted 3,612 units Annual non-employee director grant on May 19, 2026

Post-transaction holdings 50,327 shares Class A Common Stock held directly after grant

Transaction price per share $0.0000 Equity award granted at no cash cost

Vesting condition date 2027 annual meeting / 1-year from grant RSUs vest at earlier of these dates

Key Terms

restricted stock units, long term incentive plan, annual non-employee director grant, vest

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restricted stock units financial

"These securities are restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share"

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.

annual 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"

vest financial

"will vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the date of grant"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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^*

Armour Spencer D III

(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	50,327	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.

Remarks:

Exhibit List: Exhibit 24.1 - Limited Power of Attorney

	/s/ William F. Krueger, as attorney-in-fact for Spencer D. Armour, III	05/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Viper Energy (VNOM) disclose in this Form 4 filing?

Viper Energy disclosed that director Armour Spencer D III received 3,612 restricted stock units as an annual non-employee director grant under the company’s long term incentive plan, updating his total direct holdings to 50,327 Class A Common Stock shares after the transaction.

How many shares did VNOM director Armour Spencer D III acquire?

Armour Spencer D III acquired 3,612 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Viper Energy Class A Common Stock. The award was granted at no cash cost as part of his annual non-employee director compensation package.

When do the new VNOM restricted stock units vest for Armour Spencer D III?

The 3,612 restricted stock units will vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date and the date of Viper Energy’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. Vesting must occur before shares are actually delivered to the director.

What is Armour Spencer D III’s total Viper Energy shareholding after this grant?

After receiving the 3,612 restricted stock units, Armour Spencer D III directly holds 50,327 shares of Viper Energy Class A Common Stock. This figure reflects his updated direct ownership position reported in the Form 4 following the equity award transaction.

Was the VNOM director’s grant an open-market stock purchase or compensation award?

The transaction was a compensation-related award, not an open-market purchase. Armour Spencer D III received 3,612 restricted stock units as an annual non-employee director grant under Viper Energy’s long term incentive plan, with no cash price per share reported in the filing.