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Viper Energy (NASDAQ: VNOM) director receives 3,612 restricted stock units grant

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Viper Energy, Inc. director Travis D. Stice reported an indirect equity award tied to the company’s Class A Common Stock. On May 19, 2026, an entity associated with him, Stice Investments, Ltd., acquired 3,612 restricted stock units as a grant, with no cash paid per unit.

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock. The award was made as an annual non-employee director grant under Viper Energy’s long term incentive plan and will vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date and the date of the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. Following this grant, indirect holdings reported for Stice Investments, Ltd. total 109,781 shares or share-equivalent units.

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Insider Stice Travis D.
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock 3,612 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 109,781 shares (Indirect, By Stice Investments, Ltd.)
Footnotes (1)
  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. These securities are held by Stice Investments, Ltd., which is managed by Stice Management, LLC, its general partner. Mr. Stice and his spouse hold 100% of the membership interests in Stice Management, LLC, of which Mr. Stice is the manager.
RSU grant size 3,612 units Annual non-employee director grant on May 19, 2026
Post-grant indirect holdings 109,781 shares/units Indirect holdings reported for Stice Investments, Ltd. following transaction
Par value per share <money>$0.000001</money> per share Class A Common Stock par value referenced in RSU description
Transaction price per unit <money>$0.0000</money> Indicates equity grant, not a cash purchase
restricted stock units financial
"These securities are restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock"
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
"These restricted stock units were granted ... 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
"These restricted stock units were granted to the reporting person as an annual non-employee director grant"
indirect ownership financial
"These securities are held by Stice Investments, Ltd., which is managed by Stice Management, LLC, its general partner"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Stice Travis D.

(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)
XDirector10% 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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock05/19/2026A3,612(1)A$0109,781I(2)By Stice Investments, Ltd.(2)
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount 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.
2. These securities are held by Stice Investments, Ltd., which is managed by Stice Management, LLC, its general partner. Mr. Stice and his spouse hold 100% of the membership interests in Stice Management, LLC, of which Mr. Stice is the manager.
Remarks:
Exhibit List: Exhibit 24.1 - Limited Power of Attorney
/s/ William F. Krueger, as attorney-in-fact for Travis D. Stice05/21/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did VNOM director Travis D. Stice report in this Form 4?

Travis D. Stice reported an indirect acquisition related to 3,612 restricted stock units tied to Viper Energy Class A Common Stock. The award was granted as annual non-employee director compensation under the company’s long term incentive plan, with no cash purchase price.

What type of securities did Travis D. Stice receive from Viper Energy (VNOM)?

He received restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one share of Viper Energy Class A Common Stock. These units are part of an annual non-employee director grant under the company’s long term incentive plan, rather than a cash purchase of shares.

When do the restricted stock units granted to the VNOM director vest?

The restricted stock units will vest on the earlier of one year after the grant date and the date of Viper Energy’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. Until vesting, they represent a contingent right to receive Class A Common Stock shares.

How are Travis D. Stice’s VNOM holdings structured after this transaction?

After this grant, indirect holdings reported for the transaction total 109,781 shares or units related to Viper Energy. These securities are held through Stice Investments, Ltd., which is managed by Stice Management, LLC, owned by Mr. Stice and his spouse.

Who legally holds the VNOM securities reported for Travis D. Stice?

The securities are held by Stice Investments, Ltd., whose general partner is Stice Management, LLC. Mr. Stice and his spouse own 100% of Stice Management’s membership interests, and Mr. Stice serves as its manager, giving him an indirect relationship to the holdings.