Viper Energy Completes $1.75B Asset Acquisition
Ticker: VNOM · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 12, 2025 · CIK: 2074176
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Viper Energy, INC. (VNOM) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $40,650,000, $40.65, $750 million, $52.3 m, $240.9 million |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: acquisition, assets, oil-and-gas
TL;DR
Viper Energy just bought assets from Diamondback for $1.75B, closing 12/12/25.
AI Summary
Viper Energy, Inc. announced on December 12, 2025, that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of certain oil and gas assets from Diamondback Energy, Inc. for a purchase price of $1.75 billion.
Why It Matters
This significant acquisition by Viper Energy is expected to expand its footprint and production capacity in key operating regions, potentially leading to increased revenue and market share.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — The acquisition involves a substantial dollar amount and integration of new assets, which carries inherent operational and financial risks.
Key Numbers
- $1.75B — Acquisition Price (Viper Energy's purchase of assets from Diamondback Energy.)
Key Players & Entities
- Viper Energy, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Diamondback Energy, Inc. (company) — Seller of acquired assets
- $1.75 billion (dollar_amount) — Purchase price for acquired assets
- December 12, 2025 (date) — Closing date of the acquisition
- New Cobra Pubco, Inc. (company) — Former company name
FAQ
What specific oil and gas assets were acquired by Viper Energy?
The filing states that Viper Energy acquired 'certain oil and gas assets' from Diamondback Energy, but does not specify the exact nature or location of these assets.
When was the acquisition of assets from Diamondback Energy completed?
The acquisition was completed on December 12, 2025.
What was the total purchase price for the acquired assets?
The total purchase price for the acquired assets was $1.75 billion.
Has Viper Energy changed its name recently?
Yes, Viper Energy, Inc. was formerly known as New Cobra Pubco, Inc., with a name change effective June 23, 2025.
What is Viper Energy's primary business?
Viper Energy, Inc. is involved in the crude petroleum and natural gas industry, as indicated by its SIC code 1311.
Filing Stats: 586 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 12.1 · Accepted 2025-12-12 06:06:52
Key Financial Figures
- $40,650,000 — idge for an aggregate purchase price of $40,650,000, or $40.65 per OpCo Unit (the "Repurcha
- $40.65 — egate purchase price of $40,650,000, or $40.65 per OpCo Unit (the "Repurchase"), equiv
- $750 million — g effected pursuant to Viper's existing $750 million repurchase program, which the Viper Boa
- $52.3 m — September 30, 2025 for a total cost of $52.3 million, leaving approximately $240.9 mil
- $240.9 million — of $52.3 million, leaving approximately $240.9 million available under its $750 million share
Filing Documents
- tm2533341d1_8k.htm (8-K) — 25KB
- 0001104659-25-120446.txt ( ) — 187KB
- vnom-20251212.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- vnom-20251212_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- vnom-20251212_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- tm2533341d1_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
01. Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events. Viper Energy Partners LLC ("OpCo"), a consolidated subsidiary of Viper Energy, Inc. ("Viper"), entered into a unit purchase and sale agreement with an affiliate of Kimmeridge Energy Management Company, LLC (collectively, "Kimmeridge") dated December 11, 2025, pursuant to which OpCo is repurchasing 1,000,000 units representing limited liability company membership interests in OpCo ("OpCo Units") from Kimmeridge for an aggregate purchase price of $40,650,000, or $40.65 per OpCo Unit (the "Repurchase"), equivalent to the last Nasdaq closing price of Viper's Class A Common Stock prior to the Repurchase. A corresponding number of shares of Viper's Class B Common Stock owned by Kimmeridge will be cancelled. The Repurchase is being effected pursuant to Viper's existing $750 million repurchase program, which the Viper Board of Directors expanded to also include repurchases of OpCo Units and Class B Common Stock. The Repurchase was approved by the audit committee of Viper's Board of Directors. In addition to the OpCo Units and shares of Class B Common Stock subject to the Repurchase, as of the filing of this Current Report on Form 8-K, Viper has repurchased a total of 1,402,749 shares of Class A Common Stock since September 30, 2025 for a total cost of $52.3 million, leaving approximately $240.9 million available under its $750 million share repurchase authorization, in each case excluding excise tax. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. VIPER ENERGY, INC. Date: December 12, 2025 By: /s/ Teresa L. Dick Name: Teresa L. Dick Title: Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President and Assistant Secretary