Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG) (“Diamondback”), announced that it has closed its merger with Endeavor Energy Resources, L.P. (“Endeavor”).

“We are pleased to announce the closing of this transformative merger, creating a ‘must own’ North American independent oil company,” said Travis Stice, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Diamondback. “Today, Diamondback is not only bigger, but better. Our high-quality inventory located in the heart of the Permian Basin gives us the running room to do what we do best: turn rock into cash flow.”

Mr. Stice continued, “I would like to thank our employees for all their hard work in getting this deal across the finish line and welcome the Endeavor employees to the Diamondback team. Together, I am confident we can continue to build off of Diamondback’s impressive operational track record of low-cost operations and position the new Diamondback for long-term success.”

About Diamondback Energy, Inc.

Diamondback is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Midland, Texas focused on the acquisition, development, exploration and exploitation of unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin in West Texas. For more information, please visit www.diamondbackenergy.com.

About Endeavor

Endeavor is a privately-held exploration and production company. Headquartered near operational activity in Midland, Texas, Endeavor has more than 1,200 valued employees and is one of the largest private operators in the United States.
With more than 45 years of experience acquiring assets, the company is uniquely situated holding nearly 344,000 net acres in the Core 6 Midland Basin counties.