BX SWT ML Holdco LLC - 29 Apr 2022 Form 3 Insider Report for Viper Energy Partners LP (VNOM)

Footnote F1

On April 29, 2022, BX Guidon Topco LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("BX Guidon Topco") contributed for no consideration 11,300,000 common units representing limited partner interests ("Common Units"), of Viper Energy Partners LP (the "Issuer") previously held directly by it to BX SWT ML Holdco LLC.

Footnote F2

Reflects Common Units of the Issuer directly held by BX SWT ML Holdco LLC. BX Guidon Topco is the sole member of BX SWT Holdco LLC.

Footnote F3

The controlling membership interests of BX Guidon Topco are held by Blackstone Management Associates VI L.L.C. and Blackstone Energy Management Associates II L.L.C. BMA VI L.L.C. is the sole member of Blackstone Management Associates VI L.L.C. Blackstone EMA II L.L.C. is the sole member of Blackstone Energy Management Associates II L.L.C. Blackstone Holdings III L.P. is the managing member of each of BMA VI L.L.C. and Blackstone EMA II L.L.C. Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P. is the general partner of Blackstone Holdings III L.P. Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C. is the general partner of Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P.

Footnote F4

(continued from footnote 3) Blackstone Inc. ("Blackstone") is the sole member of Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C. The sole holder of the Series II preferred stock of Blackstone is Blackstone Group Management L.L.C. Blackstone Group Management L.L.C. is wholly-owned by Blackstone's senior managing directors and controlled by its founder, Stephen A. Schwarzman.