Viper Energy, Inc.

Diamondback Energy, Inc. operates as an independent enterprise focused on oil and natural gas. Its core business involves the acquisition, development, exploration, and production of unconventional and onshore hydrocarbon reserves, predominantly located within the Permian Basin across West Texas and New Mexico. The company's development efforts primarily target significant geological formations, including the Spraberry and Wolfcamp in the Midland Basin, as well as the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring within the Delaware Basin – both crucial components of the broader Permian. As of December 31, 2021, Diamondback Energy's asset base included approximately 524,700 gross acres under its control in the Permian Basin. At that time, its estimated proved oil and natural gas reserves amounted to 1,788,991 thousand barrels of crude oil equivalent. The company also maintained working interests in 5,289 gross producing wells and held royalty interests in an additional 6,455 wells. Beyond its direct well operations, Diamondback Energy possesses mineral interests spanning roughly 930,871 gross acres and 27,027 net royalty acres across the Permian Basin and the Eagle Ford Shale. Furthermore, it manages a portfolio of midstream infrastructure, owning, operating, developing, and acquiring assets such as 866 miles of crude oil gathering pipelines, natural gas gathering pipelines, and an integrated water system within the Midland and Delaware Basins of the Permian. Established in 2007, Diamondback Energy, Inc. is headquartered in Midland, Texas.

Riverbend Oil & Gas IX Assets is an oil and gas company that was acquired by Diamondback Energy’s Viper Energy on July 5, 2026.

Riverbend Oil & Gas IX is an oil and gas company whose assets were acquired by Diamondback Energy’s Viper Energy on July 5, 2026.

HighPeak Energy, Inc. operates as an independent energy company, primarily focused on the acquisition, exploration, development, and extraction of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Its principal area of operations is the Midland Basin within West Texas. As of the close of 2021 (December 31st), the company reported proved reserves totaling approximately 64,213 MBoe. HighPeak Energy was established in 2019 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas.

Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP (KRP) and its affiliates are dedicated to acquiring and owning mineral and royalty interests in crude oil and natural gas properties across the United States. As of December 31, 2021, its comprehensive portfolio included approximately 11.4 million gross acres of mineral and royalty interests, alongside an additional 4.7 million gross acres representing overriding royalty interests. These holdings are geographically widespread, covering 28 states, and encompass ownership stakes in an estimated 122,000 gross wells. Notably, a significant portion of these — around 46,000 wells — are located within the highly productive Permian Basin. Kimbell Royalty Partners itself fulfills the role of general partner. The firm was established in 2013 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas.

Matador Resources Company operates as an independent energy firm, primarily engaged in the identification, development, extraction, and acquisition of crude oil and natural gas reserves throughout the United States. Its business operations are structured into two distinct divisions: Exploration and Production, and Midstream. The company's key asset holdings are concentrated in the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring formations within the Delaware Basin, which spans southeastern New Mexico and West Texas. Additionally, Matador maintains active operations in South Texas's Eagle Ford shale play, as well as the Haynesville shale and Cotton Valley plays located in Northwest Louisiana. To support its core upstream activities, Matador also manages midstream operations. These services include natural gas processing, crude oil transportation, and the gathering of oil, natural gas, and produced water. Furthermore, the company extends produced water disposal and other gathering services to external clients. As of December 31, 2021, Matador Resources reported estimated total proved oil and natural gas reserves amounting to 323.4 million barrels of oil equivalent. This total was comprised of 181.3 million stock tank barrels of oil and 852.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Originally incorporated as Matador Holdco, Inc., the company officially adopted its current name, Matador Resources Company, in August 2011. Established in 2003, Matador Resources Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas.