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    Amendment: SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G/A filed by Viper Energy Inc.

    5/1/26 4:30:03 PM ET
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    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
    Washington, D.C. 20549


    SCHEDULE 13G


    UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    (Amendment No. 1)


    Viper Energy Inc.

    (Name of Issuer)


    Class A Common Stock, $0.000001 Par Value

    (Title of Class of Securities)




    64361Q101

    (CUSIP Number)
    03/31/2026

    (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


    Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
    Checkbox not checked   Rule 13d-1(b)
    Checkbox not checked   Rule 13d-1(c)
    Checkbox checked   Rule 13d-1(d)




    schemaVersion:


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP Number(s):
    64361Q101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    BX Royal Aggregator LP
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    215,534.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    0.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    215,534.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    0.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    215,534.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0.1 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    PN


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP Number(s):
    64361Q101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    BCP VI/BEP Holdings Manager L.L.C.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    215,534.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    0.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    215,534.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    0.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    215,534.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0.1 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP Number(s):
    64361Q101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    Blackstone Energy Management Associates L.L.C.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    215,534.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    215,534.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    215,534.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0.1 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP Number(s):
    64361Q101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    Blackstone Management Associates VI L.L.C.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    215,534.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    215,534.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    215,534.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0.1 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP Number(s):
    64361Q101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    Blackstone EMA L.L.C.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    215,534.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    215,534.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    215,534.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0.1 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP Number(s):
    64361Q101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    BMA VI L.L.C.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    215,534.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    215,534.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    215,534.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0.1 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP Number(s):
    64361Q101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    RRR Aggregator LLC
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    284,466.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    0.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    284,466.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    0.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    284,466.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0.1 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP Number(s):
    64361Q101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    BX Primexx Topco LLC
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    284,466.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    0.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    284,466.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    0.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    284,466.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0.1 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP Number(s):
    64361Q101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    BCP VII/BEP II Holdings Manager L.L.C.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    284,466.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    0.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    284,466.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    0.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    284,466.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0.1 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP Number(s):
    64361Q101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    Blackstone Energy Management Associates II L.L.C.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    284,466.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    284,466.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    284,466.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0.1 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP Number(s):
    64361Q101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    Blackstone Management Associates VII L.L.C.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    284,466.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    284,466.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    284,466.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0.1 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP Number(s):
    64361Q101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    Blackstone EMA II L.L.C.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    284,466.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    284,466.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    284,466.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0.1 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP Number(s):
    64361Q101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    BMA VII L.L.C.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    284,466.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    284,466.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    284,466.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0.1 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP Number(s):
    64361Q101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    Blackstone Holdings III L.P.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    500,000.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    0.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    500,000.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    0.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    500,000.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0.3 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    PN


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP Number(s):
    64361Q101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    500,000.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    0.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    500,000.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    0.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    500,000.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0.3 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    PN


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP Number(s):
    64361Q101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    500,000.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    0.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    500,000.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    0.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    500,000.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0.3 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP Number(s):
    64361Q101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    Blackstone Inc.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    500,000.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    0.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    500,000.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    0.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    500,000.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0.3 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    CO


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP Number(s):
    64361Q101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    Blackstone Group Management L.L.C.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    500,000.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    0.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    500,000.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    0.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    500,000.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0.3 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP Number(s):
    64361Q101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    Stephen A. Schwarzman
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    UNITED STATES
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    500,000.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    0.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    500,000.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    0.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    500,000.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0.3 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    IN


    SCHEDULE 13G

    Item 1. 
    (a)Name of issuer:

    Viper Energy Inc.
    (b)Address of issuer's principal executive offices:

    500 West Texas Ave., Suite 100, Midland Texas 79701
    Item 2. 
    (a)Name of person filing:

    Each of the following is hereinafter individually referred to as a "Reporting Person" and collectively as the "Reporting Persons." This statement is filed on behalf of: (i) BX Royal Aggregator LP c/o Blackstone Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Citizenship: State of Delaware (ii) BCP VI/BEP Holdings Manager L.L.C. c/o Blackstone Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Citizenship: State of Delaware (iii) Blackstone Energy Management Associates L.L.C. c/o Blackstone Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Citizenship: State of Delaware (iv) Blackstone Management Associates VI L.L.C. c/o Blackstone Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Citizenship: State of Delaware (v) Blackstone EMA L.L.C. c/o Blackstone Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Citizenship: State of Delaware (vi) BMA VI L.L.C. c/o Blackstone Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Citizenship: State of Delaware (vii) RRR Aggregator LLC c/o Blackstone Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Citizenship: State of Delaware (viii) BX Primexx Topco LLC c/o Blackstone Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Citizenship: State of Delaware (ix) BCP VII/BEP II Holdings Manager L.L.C. c/o Blackstone Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Citizenship: State of Delaware (x) Blackstone Energy Management Associates II L.L.C. c/o Blackstone Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Citizenship: State of Delaware (xi) Blackstone Management Associates VII L.L.C. c/o Blackstone Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Citizenship: State of Delaware (xii) Blackstone EMA II L.L.C. c/o Blackstone Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Citizenship: State of Delaware (xiii) BMA VII L.L.C. c/o Blackstone Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Citizenship: State of Delaware (xiv) Blackstone Holdings III L.P. c/o Blackstone Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Citizenship: State of Delaware (xv) Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P. c/o Blackstone Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Citizenship: State of Delaware (xvi) Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C. c/o Blackstone Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Citizenship: State of Delaware (xvii) Blackstone Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Citizenship: State of Delaware (xviii) Blackstone Group Management L.L.C. c/o Blackstone Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Citizenship: State of Delaware (xix) Stephen A. Schwarzman c/o Blackstone Inc. 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Citizenship: United States
    (b)Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:

    See Item 2(a).
    (c)Citizenship:

    See Item 2(a).
    (d)Title of class of securities:

    Class A Common Stock, $0.000001 Par Value
    (e)CUSIP No.:

    64361Q101
    Item 3.If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
    (a)Checkbox not checked   Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
    (b)Checkbox not checked   Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
    (c)Checkbox not checked   Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
    (d)Checkbox not checked   Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
    (e)Checkbox not checked   An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
    (f)Checkbox not checked   An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
    (g)Checkbox not checked   A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
    (h)Checkbox not checked   A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
    (i)Checkbox not checked   A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
    (j)Checkbox not checked   A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
           please specify the type of institution:
    (k)Checkbox not checked   Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
     
    Item 4.Ownership
    (a)Amount beneficially owned:

    The information required by Items 4(a)-(c) with respect to each Reporting Person is set forth in Rows 5-11 of the applicable cover page hereto, and is incorporated herein by reference. As of March 31, 2026, the Reporting Persons may be deemed to beneficially own an aggregate of 500,000 shares of Class A common stock, $0.000001 par value (the "Class A Common Stock") as follows: BX Royal Aggregator LP directly holds 215,534 shares of Class A Common Stock and RRR Aggregator LLC directly holds 284,466 shares of Class A Common Stock. BX Royal Aggregator LP and RRR Aggregator LLC are together referred to herein as the "Blackstone Funds." BCP VI/BEP Holdings Manager L.L.C. is the general partner of BX Royal Aggregator LP. Blackstone Energy Management Associates L.L.C. and Blackstone Management Associates VI L.L.C. are the managing members of BCP VI/BEP Holdings Manager L.L.C. Blackstone EMA L.L.C. is the sole member of Blackstone Energy Management Associates L.L.C. BMA VI L.L.C. is the sole member of Blackstone Management Associates VI L.L.C. BX Primexx Topco LLC is the sole member of RRR Aggregator LLC. BCP VII/BEP II Holdings Manager L.L.C. is the managing member of BX Primexx Topco LLC. Blackstone Energy Management Associates II L.L.C. and Blackstone Management Associates VII L.L.C. are the managing members of BCP VII/BEP II Holdings Manager L.L.C. Blackstone EMA II L.L.C. is the sole member of Blackstone Energy Management Associates II L.L.C. BMA VII L.L.C. is the sole member of Blackstone Management Associates VII L.L.C. Blackstone Holdings III L.P. is the managing member of each of BMA VI L.L.C., Blackstone EMA L.L.C., BMA VII 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. 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. Information with respect to each Reporting Person is given solely by such Reporting Person, and no Reporting Person assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information furnished by another Reporting Person. Each such Reporting Person may be deemed to beneficially own the Class A Common Stock beneficially owned directly by the Blackstone Funds or indirectly controlled by it or them, but neither the filing of this Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission that any Reporting Person (other than the Blackstone Funds to the extent they directly hold Issuer securities reported herein) is the beneficial owner of the Class A Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), or for any other purpose and each of the Reporting Persons expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares of Class A Common Stock. The filing of this statement should not be construed to be an admission that any member of the Reporting Persons are members of a "group" for the purposes of Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Act.
    (b)Percent of class:

    Each of the Reporting Persons may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the percentage of shares of Class A Common Stock listed on such Reporting Person's cover page, calculated under Rule 13d-3 of the Act. Calculations are based on 194,311,958 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of March 25, 2026, as set forth in the Issuer's Proxy Statement on Form DEF 14A filed with the SEC on April 8, 2026.
    (c)Number of shares as to which the person has:
     (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:

    See the information set forth in Row 5 on each cover page.

     (ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:

    See the information set forth in Row 6 on each cover page.

     (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

    See the information set forth in Row 7 on each cover page.

     (iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

    See the information set forth in Row 8 on each cover page.

    Item 5.Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
     
    Checkbox checked    Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
    Item 6.Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
     
    Not Applicable
    Item 7.Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
     
    Not Applicable
    Item 8.Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
     
    Not Applicable
    Item 9.Notice of Dissolution of Group.
     
    Not Applicable

    Item 10.Certifications:
     
    Not Applicable

        SIGNATURE 
     
    After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

     
    BX Royal Aggregator LP
     
    Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
    Name/Title:By: BCP VI/BEP Holdings Manager L.L.C., its general partner, By: Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory
    Date:05/01/2026
     
    BCP VI/BEP Holdings Manager L.L.C.
     
    Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
    Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory
    Date:05/01/2026
     
    Blackstone Energy Management Associates L.L.C.
     
    Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
    Name/Title:By: Blackstone EMA L.L.C., its sole member, By: Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory
    Date:05/01/2026
     
    Blackstone Management Associates VI L.L.C.
     
    Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
    Name/Title:By: BMA VI L.L.C., its sole member, By: Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory
    Date:05/01/2026
     
    Blackstone EMA L.L.C.
     
    Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
    Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory
    Date:05/01/2026
     
    BMA VI L.L.C.
     
    Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
    Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory
    Date:05/01/2026
     
    RRR Aggregator LLC
     
    Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
    Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory
    Date:05/01/2026
     
    BX Primexx Topco LLC
     
    Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
    Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory
    Date:05/01/2026
     
    BCP VII/BEP II Holdings Manager L.L.C.
     
    Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
    Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory
    Date:05/01/2026
     
    Blackstone Energy Management Associates II L.L.C.
     
    Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
    Name/Title:By: Blackstone EMA II L.L.C., its sole member, By: Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory
    Date:05/01/2026
     
    Blackstone Management Associates VII L.L.C.
     
    Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
    Name/Title:By: BMA VII L.L.C., its sole member, By: Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory
    Date:05/01/2026
     
    Blackstone EMA II L.L.C.
     
    Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
    Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory
    Date:05/01/2026
     
    BMA VII L.L.C.
     
    Signature:/s/ Robert Brooks
    Name/Title:Robert Brooks, Authorized Signatory
    Date:05/01/2026
     
    Blackstone Holdings III L.P.
     
    Signature:/s/ Victoria Portnoy
    Name/Title:By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its GP, By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its GP, By: Victoria Portnoy, MD - Assistant Secretary
    Date:05/01/2026
     
    Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P.
     
    Signature:/s/ Victoria Portnoy
    Name/Title:By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner, By: Victoria Portnoy, Managing Director - Assistant Secretary
    Date:05/01/2026
     
    Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C.
     
    Signature:/s/ Victoria Portnoy
    Name/Title:Victoria Portnoy, Managing Director - Assistant Secretary
    Date:05/01/2026
     
    Blackstone Inc.
     
    Signature:/s/ Victoria Portnoy
    Name/Title:Victoria Portnoy, Managing Director - Assistant Secretary
    Date:05/01/2026
     
    Blackstone Group Management L.L.C.
     
    Signature:/s/ Victoria Portnoy
    Name/Title:Victoria Portnoy, Managing Director - Assistant Secretary
    Date:05/01/2026
     
    Stephen A. Schwarzman
     
    Signature:/s/ Stephen A. Schwarzman
    Name/Title:Stephen A. Schwarzman
    Date:05/01/2026
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