As part of the leadership transition plan previously announced by Diamondback Energy, Inc. (the "Company") in its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 20, 2025 (the "Original Form 8-K"), Travis D. Stice stepped down as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") and became non-executive Chairman of the Board, in each case effective as of May 20, 2026, the date of the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2026 Annual Meeting").


 

His full biography and, to the extent applicable, the information required by Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K with respect to Mr. Stice, are included in the Company's definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A, filed by the Company with the SEC on April 9, 2026 (the "2026 Proxy Statement"), and are incorporated into this Item 5.02 by reference.


 

As non-executive Chairman, Mr. Stice will be compensated in accordance with the Company's compensation program for non-employee members of the Board as in effect from time to time. Through December 31, 2026, the Company will reimburse the cost of premiums for COBRA group health continuation coverage. The letter agreement with Mr. Stice setting forth the terms of his service as Executive Chairman and his transition to non-executive Chairman was filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Original Form 8-K and is incorporated into this Item 5.02 by reference.