Form 4: Diamondback Energy CEO's Equity Compensation Details

Diamondback Energy CEO reports RSU vesting and tax-related share withholdings.

Summary

• Matthew Kaes Van't Hof, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Diamondback Energy, Inc., reported multiple transactions related to his equity compensation.
• Acquired 24,501 shares of common stock from restricted stock units (RSUs) granted under the issuer's equity incentive plan, which will vest in three equal installments beginning on March 1, 2026.
• Acquired 36,436 shares of common stock from performance-based restricted stock units (PBRSUs) for the performance period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025. These PBRSUs vested as of December 31, 2025, following certification of performance conditions, and settled on March 1, 2026.
• Acquired 2,636 shares of common stock, representing the second tranche of performance-based restricted stock units granted on March 1, 2019, for the performance period from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2021. These units vested and settled on March 1, 2026, based on 100% target achievement.
• Disposed of a total of 23,212 shares of common stock at a price of $174.08 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of various RSU and PBRSU awards.
• Following these reported transactions, the reporting person directly beneficially owns 158,614 shares of Diamondback Energy, Inc. common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral event, reflecting routine executive compensation and tax-related share dispositions rather than operational or strategic news.

Positives

• The vesting of 36,436 performance-based restricted stock units indicates the achievement of applicable performance conditions for the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025.
• The vesting of 2,636 performance-based restricted stock units from a 2019 grant confirms the attainment of 100% of target performance conditions.
• The grant of 24,501 restricted stock units demonstrates ongoing equity compensation, aligning executive interests with shareholder value creation.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Executive equity compensation aligns management's interests with shareholder value creation, potentially fostering long-term growth.

Next Steps

• Future vesting installments for the 24,501 restricted stock units will occur in three equal installments beginning on March 1, 2026.
• Future vesting installments for the 2,636 performance-based restricted stock units (part of a five-installment plan) are expected annually.

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Keywords

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