Major Shareholder Launches Secondary Offering of 11 Million Shares; Company Receives No Proceeds

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A major shareholder, SGF FANG Holdings LP, is launching a secondary offering of 11 million shares of Diamondback Energy common stock, from which the company will not receive any proceeds.

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• Secondary Offering Launched

  SGF FANG Holdings LP, a significant shareholder, is offering 11,000,000 shares of common stock, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 1,650,000 shares.

• No Proceeds to Company

  Diamondback Energy, Inc. will not receive any proceeds from the sale of these shares, as it is a secondary offering by an existing stockholder.

• Significant Share Volume

  The offering represents approximately 3.9% of the company's outstanding common stock, potentially creating market overhang.

• Shareholder Stake Reduction

  SGF FANG Holdings LP's beneficial ownership will decrease from 34.4% to 30.5% of outstanding shares (assuming no over-allotment).

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This preliminary prospectus supplement details a significant secondary offering of 11 million shares by SGF FANG Holdings LP, a major shareholder that acquired its stake through the Endeavor acquisition. The offering represents approximately 3.9% of Diamondback Energy's outstanding common stock. Crucially, Diamondback Energy will not receive any proceeds from this sale, meaning it does not raise capital for the company but rather provides liquidity for the selling stockholder. This large volume of shares entering the market could create a near-term overhang on the stock price. The selling stockholder's stake will decrease from 34.4% to 30.5% (assuming no over-allotment). The selling stockholder is subject to a 60-day lock-up period, while the company has a 30-day lock-up.