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Diamondback Energy, Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Apr 6, 2026)

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Other Events·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed April 6, 2026
Period End
April 6, 2026
Security
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.

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  3. Material agreement8-K · Jun ’21Jun ’21
  4. Material agreement8-K · Jun ’25Jun ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed April 6, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

On April 6, 2026, Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ: FANG) launched cash tender offers for any and all of its outstanding 4.400%a Senior Notes due 2051 and 4.250% Senior Notes due 2052, disclosed under Item 8.01 (Other Events) of a Form 8-K.

The outstanding principal is approximately $386.4 millionb for the 2051 Notes and approximately $605.3 million for the 2052 Notes, for a combined total of roughly $991.7 million. This is a liability management action: Diamondback is offering to buy back its own debt before maturity, which typically reflects an effort to reduce interest expense, manage the debt maturity profile, or take advantage of market conditions. The filing does not state the company's stated purpose, funding source, or the total amount it intends to repurchase.

The consideration for each series will be set on April 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. New York time, as a fixed spread of 80 basis points over the bid-side yield of the 4.625%c U.S. Treasury due November 15, 2055 (Bloomberg page FIT1), with accrued interest paid in addition. The offers expire at 5:00 p.m.

New York time on April 10, 2026, unless extended. The withdrawal deadline is the same date and time. Settlement is expected April 13, 2026 for standard tenders, with guaranteed-delivery tenders settling April 15, 2026.

The offers are not conditioned on a minimum tender amount, and TD Securities, BofA Securities, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo Securities are the dealer managers. For investors, the filing is a routine capital-structure announcement with no disclosed change to operations, guidance, or reserves.

Its financial significance depends on the final tender results and the price paid relative to par, which will be disclosed later. Because the offer price is tied to Treasury yields, holders may tender at a discount or premium depending on where the notes trade relative to the spread, so the economics for the company and for tendering holders will vary.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Diamondback launched cash tender offers for any and all of its 4.400% Senior Notes due 2051 (about $386.4 million outstanding) and 4.250% Senior Notes due 2052 (about $605.3 million outstanding), totaling roughly $991.7 million.
  2. Consideration is priced at a fixed 80 bps spread over the 4.625% U.S. Treasury due November 15, 2055, measured at 2:00 p.m. NY time on April 10, 2026, plus accrued interest.
  3. The offers expire at 5:00 p.m. NY time on April 10, 2026, and the withdrawal deadline is the same day; the company may extend either date.
  4. Expected settlement is April 13, 2026 for regular tenders and April 15, 2026 for guaranteed-delivery tenders, subject to conditions.
  5. The offers are not conditioned on any minimum tender amount, so the company can buy back any portion tendered.
  6. The filing discloses no stated funding source, repurchase cap, or expected total amount to be retired, which are key open items for investors.
  7. The 8-K is a routine Item 8.01 disclosure with no reported changes to production, guidance, or reserves.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is Diamondback Energy offering to do with these notes?

    Diamondback is offering to buy back for cash any and all of its outstanding 4.400% Senior Notes due 2051 and 4.250% Senior Notes due 2052 from holders. This is a tender offer, under which holders may choose whether to sell their notes to the company at the stated price.

  2. How is the purchase price determined?

    The price per $1,000 of principal is set at a fixed spread of 80 basis points over the bid-side yield of the 4.625% U.S. Treasury due November 15, 2055, measured at 2:00 p.m. NY time on April 10, 2026. Holders also receive accrued interest from the last coupon date up to the settlement date. Because the price moves with Treasury yields, the final amount is not known until the pricing time.

  3. What are the key deadlines for holders?

    Holders can tender and withdraw notes until 5:00 p.m. NY time on April 10, 2026. The company may extend the expiration or withdrawal deadlines. Standard settlement is expected April 13, 2026, and guaranteed-delivery tenders are expected to settle April 15, 2026, unless extended.

  4. Does this announcement signal a change in Diamondback's financial condition or operations?

    Not directly. The filing is a debt management action and does not include earnings, production, guidance, or reserve changes. Tender offers like this are commonly used to manage debt maturities, reduce interest costs, or reshape the capital structure. The filing does not state the company's specific reason.

  5. What information is still missing that would matter to investors?

    The filing does not disclose how much debt the company intends to repurchase, how it will fund the purchases (for example, from cash on hand, new debt, or asset sales), or the final pricing and results. Investors should look for the final results announcement and any subsequent 8-K filings for these details.

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