Viper Energy Partners LP reported a strong fourth quarter in 2021, marked by record cash available for distribution of $0.67 per common unit. Production outperformed expectations due to the Swallowtail acquisition and Diamondback's focus on Viper's acreage. The company also repurchased 574,200 common units for $12.4 million during the quarter.
Q4 2021 average production of 18,370 bo/d (31,359 boe/d).
Net income (including non-controlling interest) of $117.0 million; net income attributable to Viper Energy Partners LP of $39.5 million, or $0.50 per common unit.
Q4 2021 cash distribution of $0.47 per common unit, representing approximately 70% of total cash available for distribution.
Repurchased 574,200 common units in Q4 2021 for an aggregate of $12.4 million.
Viper Energy Partners provided guidance for Q1/Q2 2022 and full year 2022 net production.
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