Gilfillian Austen 4

What Happened Austen Gilfillian, President of Viper Energy, was issued 12,302 restricted stock units (RSUs) that settled on March 1, 2026 (acquired at $0.00). To satisfy tax-withholding obligations related to the vesting/settlement of multiple RSU tranches, the company withheld 829, 2,645, 1,421 and 1,614 shares (total 6,509 shares) at $46.54 per share. The withheld shares had an aggregate value of approximately $302,929. These were tax-withholding dispositions (code F), not open-market sales.

Key Details

• Transaction date: March 1, 2026 (Filed March 3, 2026 — timely)
• Award: 12,302 RSUs acquired (code A) at $0.00
• Withheld for taxes: 6,509 shares (codes F) at $46.54 = ~$302,929
• Price reference: withholding determined using closing price $46.54 on Feb 27, 2026
• Footnotes: RSUs are time-based awards under the issuer’s equity incentive plan and vest in installments; several different grant tranches (from 2024–2026) settled on March 1, 2026
• Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in the provided filing excerpt

Context

• These transactions are settlements of restricted stock units and related tax withholding — common, administrative insider events. The withholdings are not market sales intended as liquidity or investment signals.
• Transaction codes: A = Award/Grant (received RSUs); F = shares withheld to pay tax liabilities.