Current Report Filing (8-k)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 14, 2017

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DIAMONDBACK ENERGY, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)



Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	001-35700 (Commission File Number)	45-4502447 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
500 West Texas Suite 1200 Midland, Texas (Address of principal executive offices)		79701 (Zip code)
(432) 221-7400 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:




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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 14, 2017 , Diamondback Energy, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial and operating results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016 . A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits



Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press release, dated February 14, 2017, entitled “Diamondback Energy, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial and Operating Results.”

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.




		DIAMONDBACK ENERGY, INC.

Date:	February 14, 2017
		By:	/s/ Teresa L. Dick
		Name:	Teresa L. Dick
		Title:	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit Index



Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press release, dated February 14, 2017, entitled “Diamondback Energy, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial and Operating Results.”