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Diamondback Energy, Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Apr 8, 2024)

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Filed April 8, 2024
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April 8, 2024
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FANG
In the record · 2016–202610-K1210-Q328-K174

FANG filed 12 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 174 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Leadership change8-K · Feb ’19Feb ’19
  2. Deal closed8-K · Mar ’21Mar ’21
  3. Material agreement8-K · Dec ’22Dec ’22
  4. Leadership change8-K · Sep ’26Sep ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed April 8, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Diamondback Energy (FANG) filed this 8-K on April 8, 2024 under Item 8.01 to furnish historical financial statements of Endeavor Parent, LLC, the privately held Midland Basin operator it agreed to acquire on February 11, 2024.

The filing contains no new Diamondback results or guidance; it supplies the target's audited FY2023 financials (Grant Thornton, dated March 13, 2024), MD&A, and a reserve report from Netherland, Sewell & Associates. Endeavor reported 2023 revenue of $6,187 milliona (down 12% from $7,009 million in 2022), net income of $3,984 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $5,044 million on average production of 337.7 MBOE/d, up 21% year over year. Proved reserves were 1,523.8 MMBOE at year-end 2023, with a standardized measure of $21.0 billion, and 2024 capital guidance was $2.5–2.6 billion.

The transaction terms are the main investor takeaway. Diamondback will pay a base cash amount of $8.0 billionb, subject to adjustments, plus approximately 117.3 million Diamondback shares. The deal was unanimously approved by Diamondback's board and is expected to close in Q4 2024, pending a Diamondback shareholder vote and regulatory approvals.

The filing also discloses a significant accounting item for the target: its January 1, 2024 conversion from S-Corporation to C-Corporation status will trigger a non-cash deferred tax charge estimated at $1.5c–1.7 billion. Endeavor's 2023 balance sheet showed $690 million of cash, $913 million of long-term senior notes, and $1,498 million of undrawn revolver availability. For investors, the filing mainly sharpens the valuation picture for the pending acquisition.

Endeavor's 2023 cash flow from operations was $4,989 milliond, and its net debt to Adjusted EBITDA was 0.04x. The filing also notes related-party dealings with Autry Stephens-affiliated entities, including Oasis Transportation (a $729 million revenue relationship) and Advanced Stimulation Technologies ($323 million in services), which Diamondback will need to evaluate post-close. Forward-looking statements flag commodity price, geopolitical, and deal-execution risks.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Target financials: Endeavor generated 2023 revenue of $6,187M (-12% YoY), net income of $3,984M (-16% YoY), and Adjusted EBITDA of $5,044M (-6% YoY).
  2. Production growth: average output rose 21% to 337.7 MBOE/d, with oil at 191.8 MBbl/d (+15%) and natural gas at 406.0 MMcf/d (+33%).
  3. Reserves: total proved reserves were 1,523.8 MMBOE at YE2023, up from 1,513.7 MMBOE, with a standardized measure of $21.0B (down from $32.0B, driven by lower prices).
  4. Deal consideration: Diamondback will pay an $8.0B base cash amount (subject to adjustments) plus about 117.3M shares of Diamondback common stock.
  5. Deal timing and approvals: the merger is expected to close in Q4 2024, subject to a Diamondback shareholder vote and customary regulatory approvals.
  6. Tax-conversion charge: Endeavor's shift from S-Corp to C-Corp status on January 1, 2024 is expected to produce a non-cash deferred tax charge of $1.5–1.7B.
  7. Balance sheet and liquidity: Endeavor held $690M of cash and $1,498M of undrawn revolver capacity at YE2023, with senior notes of $907M due 2028 and a net debt/Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 0.04x.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the purchase price Diamondback is paying for Endeavor?

    Under the February 11, 2024 Merger Agreement, Diamondback will acquire 100% of Endeavor's equity for a base cash amount of $8.0 billion, subject to adjustments, plus approximately 117.3 million shares of Diamondback common stock.

  2. Why does this 8-K include Endeavor's financial statements?

    Because the acquisition is significant, Diamondback is furnishing Endeavor's audited consolidated financial statements for FY2021–2023, unaudited supplemental oil and gas information, and management's discussion and analysis, as required for significant acquired businesses under SEC rules.

  3. Will the acquisition affect Diamondback's 2024 results?

    This filing does not provide Diamondback's own guidance. The target's $1.5–1.7B deferred tax charge from its C-Corp conversion is a one-time, non-cash item that will be recorded in the Endeavor entity at closing or as of January 1, 2024, and investors should watch how Diamondback reports it after the deal closes.

  4. What are the main risks flagged for the target's business?

    The filing highlights commodity price volatility (Endeavor's revenue is roughly 88% oil), regional Permian differentials, borrowing base redeterminations under its revolver, possible covenant issues during prolonged low prices, and deal-execution risk, including the need for a Diamondback shareholder vote and regulatory approvals before closing.

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