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目錄

美國

證券交易委員會

華盛頓特區20549

表格 10-Q

根據1934年證券交易所法案第13或15(d)條的季報告

截至2024年6月30日季度結束 2024年9月30日

過渡期從______到_____。

委員會檔案編號: 001-40955

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Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

(依憑章程所載的完整登記名稱)

特拉華州

87-1022110

(成立地或組織其他管轄區)

(聯邦稅號)

9651 Katy Freeway, Suite 400

休斯頓, 德克薩斯州

77024

(總部辦公地址)

(郵政編碼)

(832) 304-7003

(註冊人電話號碼,包括區號)

(如與上次報告不同,列明前名稱、前地址及前財政年度)

根據法案第12(b)條註冊的證券:

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目錄

目錄

第一部分財務資料

有關前瞻性聲明的注意事項

3

項目一。

財務報表(未經審核)

5

簡明綜合資產負債表

5

簡明綜合營運報表

6

簡明綜合現金流量報表

7

簡明綜合股東權益表

8

未經審核簡明綜合財務報表附註

9

項目二。

管理層對財務狀況及營運結果進行討論及分析

25

項目三.

有關市場風險的定量和定性披露

39

項目四.

控制和程序

40

第二部分其他資訊

40

項目一.

法律程序

40

項目 1A。

風險因素

40

項目二.

非登記股份證券銷售及所得款項的使用

41

第三項目。

高級證券違約

41

項目四.

礦山安全披露

41

第五項。

其他資訊

41

第六項

展品

41

簽名

43

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關於前瞻性陳述的警語

本季度10表格Q(本“季度報告”)包含根據1933年證券法修正案第27A條(“證券法”),以及根據1934年證券交易法修正案第21E條(“交易法”)內容的“前瞻性聲明”。本季度報告中除了歷史事實陳述之外的所有陳述,包括但不限於我們未來營運結果、財務狀況、業務策略、未來營運的管理計劃和目標等均屬前瞻性聲明。在某些情況下,您可以通過術語如“預期”、“指引”、“初步”、“項目”、“估計”、“展望”、“期望”、“持續”、“將”,“打算”,“計劃”,“目標”,“相信”,“預測”,“未來”,“潛在”,“應該”,“可能”,“可能”,“可能”,“可能”,“可能”,“可能”,“可能”,“可能”等詞彙或類似表達來識別前瞻性聲明。

您不應將前瞻性聲明作為對未來事件的預測。我們主要基於我們對可能影響我們業務、財務狀況和營運結果的未來事件和趨勢的目前期望和預測,來制定本季度報告中包含的前瞻性聲明。這些前瞻性聲明所描述事件的結果受風險、不確定性和其他因素影響,這些因素在我們截至2023年12月31日年度報告列明的“風險因素”部分以及本季度報告中其他地方有所描述,包括但不限於以下內容:

就持續進行中的俄烏及中東衝突對全球經濟的影響,包括對金融市場和能源行業的影響進行評估;
油氣公司的資本支出和開發水平,包括在商品價格波動和/或需求減少的情況下,油氣生產商是否可能減少資本支出;
我們對有限數量的客戶和特定地域板塊為我們絕大部分收入的依賴;
競爭對我們業務的影響,包括我們是否能夠以可接受的條件續簽或更新到期合同的能力;
我們的勘探和生產客戶選擇自行經營其水務業務而非將這些業務外包給我們等公司的程度;
我們客戶完成並生產新井的能力;
與收購和有機增長項目相關的風險,包括我們實現其預期利益的能力;
區域型油氣和水收集、處理和管道系統的容量限制導致鑽井和完井活動減緩或延遲,進而導致對我們服務的需求減緩或延遲;
我們保留重要管理人員和員工以及招聘和保留熟練勞動力的能力;
我們的健康、安全和環保表現;
當前和未來法律、裁決和聯邦和州政府法規的影響,包括與水力壓裂、取水、處置生產水、碳排放有關的法規

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pricing, taxation of emissions, seismic activity, drilling and right-of-way access on governmental lands and various other matters;
delays or restrictions in obtaining, utilizing or maintaining permits and/or rights-of-way by us or our customers;
advances in technologies or practices that reduce the amount of water used or produced in the oil and gas production process, thereby reducing demand for our services;
changes in global political or economic conditions, both generally, and in the specific markets we serve, such as economic slowdown or recession, or uncertainty regarding the timing, pace and extent of an economic recovery;
adverse results from litigation and the use of financial resources to defend ourselves;
physical, electronic and cybersecurity breaches; and
the other risks described in our 2023 Annual Report filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Many of the factors that will determine our future results are beyond the ability of management to control or predict. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in this Quarterly Report or in our 2023 Annual Report occur, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements, expressed or implied, are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that we may make from time to time except as required by applicable law.

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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except for share and per share amounts)

    

September 30, 

December 31,

    

2024

2023

Assets

    

    

Cash

$

32,760

$

5,063

Accounts Receivable, Net

69,854

59,393

Accounts Receivable from Affiliate

31,192

22,963

Other Receivables

15,292

12,767

Prepaids and Deposits

4,459

8,364

Total Current Assets

153,557

108,550

Fixed Assets

Property, Plant and Equipment

1,125,295

1,041,703

Accumulated Depreciation

(150,867)

(121,989)

Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

974,428

919,714

Intangible Assets, Net

204,487

232,277

Goodwill

34,585

34,585

Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net

15,966

22,634

Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, Net

15,650

16,726

Other Assets

5,986

5,995

Total Assets

$

1,404,659

$

1,340,481

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Accounts Payable

$

13,510

$

25,925

Payables to Affiliate

938

894

Insurance Premium Financing Liability

5,463

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

74,830

64,416

Total Current Liabilities

89,278

96,698

Long-Term Debt, Net of Debt Issuance Costs

452,194

421,792

Asset Retirement Obligations

21,499

19,030

Tax Receivable Agreement Liability

98,274

98,274

Other Long-Term Liabilities

16,650

16,794

Total Liabilities

677,895

652,588

Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 10)

Stockholders' Equity

Preferred Stock $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 authorized. None issued or outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023

Class A Common Stock $0.01 par value, 600,000,000 authorized, 31,139,032 issued and 30,582,305 outstanding as of September 30, 2024; 30,669,932 issued and 30,251,613 outstanding as of December 31, 2023

311

306

Class B Common Stock $0.01 par value, 180,000,000 authorized, 27,543,565 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023

275

275

Treasury Stock (at Cost), 556,727 shares as of September 30, 2024; 418,319 shares as of December 31, 2023

(6,822)

(5,133)

Additional Paid-in-Capital

337,609

328,543

Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)

11,332

(87)

Total Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

342,705

323,904

Noncontrolling Interest

384,059

363,989

Total Stockholders' Equity

726,764

687,893

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

$

1,404,659

$

1,340,481

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

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Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

(in thousands, except for share and per share amounts)

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2024

    

2023

    

2024

    

2023

Revenue

Produced Water Handling

$

59,006

$

47,574

$

172,927

$

143,390

Produced Water Handling — Affiliate

29,418

28,036

84,859

74,357

Water Solutions

16,600

20,370

42,097

49,180

Water Solutions — Affiliate

4,225

3,048

12,920

19,195

Other Revenue

3,063

761

4,032

1,871

Total Revenue

112,312

99,789

316,835

287,993

Cost of Revenue

Direct Operating Costs

46,553

44,687

126,393

132,978

Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion

19,974

19,445

59,102

57,137

Total Cost of Revenue

66,527

64,132

185,495

190,115

Operating Costs and Expenses

Abandoned Well Costs

8

1,214

318

1,214

General and Administrative

17,415

13,526

47,953

38,007

Research and Development Expense

408

809

2,601

1,867

Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net

(358)

(2,121)

379

(2,096)

Total Operating Expenses

17,473

13,428

51,251

38,992

Operating Income

28,312

22,229

80,089

58,886

Other Expense

Interest Expense, Net

9,382

7,955

26,633

23,587

Other

1

Total Other Expense

9,382

7,955

26,634

23,587

Income Before Income Taxes

18,930

14,274

53,455

35,299

Income Tax Expense

2,499

2,032

7,082

4,918

Net Income

16,431

12,242

46,373

30,381

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

8,943

6,829

25,297

16,892

Net Income Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

$

7,488

$

5,413

$

21,076

$

13,489

Net Income Per Share of Class A Common Stock

Basic

$

0.23

$

0.17

$

0.64

$

0.42

Diluted

$

0.22

$

0.17

$

0.64

$

0.42

Weighted Average Shares of Class A Common Stock Outstanding

Basic

30,631,995

30,050,560

30,511,701

30,007,433

Diluted

30,919,575

30,050,560

30,621,195

30,007,433

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

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Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

    

2024

    

2023

Cash Flow from Operating Activities

Net Income

$

46,373

$

30,381

Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to Net Cash provided by Operating Activities:

Deferred Income Tax Expense

5,730

4,773

Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion

59,102

57,137

Stock-Based Compensation

13,489

8,945

Abandoned Well Costs

318

1,214

Loss (Gain) on Disposal of Assets, Net

84

(2,574)

Abandoned Projects

823

128

Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs, Net

2,193

1,580

Other

422

(473)

Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:

Accounts Receivable

(11,039)

22,594

Accounts Receivable from Affiliate

(8,229)

22,771

Other Receivables

(3,168)

(13,359)

Prepaids and Deposits

4,056

3,564

Accounts Payable

(8,418)

(155)

Payables to Affiliate

44

(1,844)

Accrued Liabilities and Other

9,445

17,843

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

111,225

152,525

Cash Flow from Investing Activities

Property, Plant and Equipment Expenditures

(87,201)

(131,874)

Proceeds from the Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment

160

20,119

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

(87,041)

(111,755)

Cash Flow from Financing Activities

Dividends and Distributions Paid

(18,192)

(16,083)

Repurchase of Shares

(1,418)

(625)

Repayment of Credit Facility

(40,000)

(51,000)

Proceeds from Credit Facility

69,000

50,000

Payment of Insurance Premium Financing

(5,634)

Payment of Finance Leases

(243)

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

3,513

(17,708)

Net Increase in Cash

27,697

23,062

Cash, Beginning of Period

5,063

1,122

Cash, End of Period

$

32,760

$

24,184

Supplementary Cash Flow Data

    

Cash Paid for Interest

$

17,561

$

18,230

Cash Paid for Income Taxes

$

618

$

80

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

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Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(unaudited)

Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024

(in thousands, except for share and per share amounts)

Class A

Class B

Additional

Retained Earnings

Non-

Total

Common Stock

    

Common Stock

Paid-in

Treasury Stock

(Accumulated

controlling

Stockholders'

Amount

    

Shares

Amount

Shares

Capital

Amount

Shares

Deficit)

Interest

Equity

Balance at January 1, 2024

$

306

30,669,932

$

275

27,543,565

$

328,543

$

(5,133)

418,319

$

(87)

$

363,989

$

687,893

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

4

428,044

-

-

4,503

-

-

-

(986)

3,521

Deferred Tax Assets Acquired

-

-

-

-

224

-

-

-

-

224

Dividends and Distributions ($0.09 per share or unit)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(2,884)

(2,601)

(5,485)

Purchase of Treasury Stock

-

-

-

-

(18)

(1,581)

131,921

-

18

(1,581)

Net Income

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

7,623

9,207

16,830

Balance at March 31, 2024

$

310

31,097,976

$

275

27,543,565

$

333,252

$

(6,714)

550,240

$

4,652

$

369,627

$

701,402

Stock-based Compensation Expense

-

6,250

-

-

2,509

-

-

-

2,184

4,693

Deferred Tax Liabilities Acquired

-

-

-

-

(578)

-

-

-

-

(578)

Dividends and Distributions ($0.105 per share or unit)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(3,382)

(3,051)

(6,433)

Purchase of Treasury Stock

-

-

-

-

-

(16)

1,048

-

-

(16)

Net Income

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

5,965

7,147

13,112

Balance at June 30, 2024

$

310

31,104,226

$

275

27,543,565

$

335,183

$

(6,730)

551,288

$

7,235

$

375,907

$

712,180

Stock-based Compensation Expense

1

34,806

-

-

3,010

-

-

-

2,264

5,275

Deferred Tax Liabilities Acquired

-

-

-

-

(584)

-

-

-

-

(584)

Dividends and Distributions ($0.105 per share or unit)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(3,391)

(3,055)

(6,446)

Purchase of Treasury Stock

-

-

-

-

-

(92)

5,439

-

-

(92)

Net Income

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

7,488

8,943

16,431

Balance at September 30, 2024

$

311

31,139,032

$

275

27,543,565

$

337,609

$

(6,822)

556,727

$

11,332

$

384,059

$

726,764

Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023

(in thousands, except for share and per share amounts)

Class A

Class B

Additional

Non-

Total

Common Stock

    

Common Stock

Paid-in

Treasury Stock

Accumulated

controlling

Stockholders'

Amount

    

Shares

Amount

Shares

Capital

Amount

Shares

Deficit

Interest

Equity

Balance at January 1, 2023

$

300

30,115,979

$

276

27,575,519

$

319,545

$

(2,891)

196,762

$

(7,722)

$

347,579

    

$

657,087

Redemption of Class B Shares for Class A Shares

-

20,953

-

(20,953)

267

-

-

-

(267)

-

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

2

175,717

-

-

2,383

-

-

-

83

2,468

Increase in TRA Liability Related to Share Redemption

-

-

-

-

(110)

-

-

-

-

(110)

Deferred Tax Assets Acquired

-

-

-

-

82

-

-

-

-

82

Dividends and Distributions ($0.09 per share or unit)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(2,826)

(2,588)

(5,414)

Purchase of Treasury Stock

-

-

-

-

-

(599)

42,293

-

-

(599)

Net Income

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3,378

4,330

7,708

Balance at March 31, 2023

$

302

30,312,649

$

276

27,554,566

$

322,167

$

(3,490)

239,055

$

(7,170)

$

349,137

$

661,222

Redemption of Class B Shares for Class A Shares

-

524

-

(524)

7

-

-

-

(7)

-

Stock-based Compensation Expense

-

-

-

-

1,626

-

-

-

1,491

3,117

Increase in TRA Liability Related to Share Redemption

-

-

-

-

(3)

-

-

-

-

(3)

Deferred Tax Assets Acquired

-

-

-

-

2

-

-

-

-

2

Dividends and Distributions ($0.09 per share or unit)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(2,819)

(2,584)

(5,403)

Net Income

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

4,698

5,733

10,431

Balance at June 30, 2023

$

302

30,313,173

$

276

27,554,042

$

323,799

$

(3,490)

239,055

$

(5,291)

$

353,770

$

669,366

Redemption of Class B Shares for Class A Shares

1

10,477

(1)

(10,477)

136

-

-

-

(136)

-

Stock-based Compensation Expense

-

10,749

-

-

1,816

-

-

-

1,544

3,360

Increase in TRA Liability Related to Share Redemption

-

-

-

-

(71)

-

-

-

-

(71)

Deferred Tax Assets Acquired

-

-

-

-

48

-

-

-

-

48

Dividends and Distributions ($0.09 per share or unit)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(2,805)

(2,577)

(5,382)

Purchase of Treasury Stock

-

-

-

-

(73)

(769)

71,518

-

73

(769)

Net Income

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

5,413

6,829

12,242

Balance at September 30, 2023

$

303

30,334,399

$

275

27,543,565

$

325,655

$

(4,259)

310,573

$

(2,683)

$

359,503

$

678,794

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

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Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

1.Organization and Background of Business

Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (“Aris Inc.,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is an independent, environmentally-focused company headquartered in Houston, Texas, that, through its controlling interest in Solaris Midstream Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Solaris LLC”), provides sustainability-enhancing services to oil and natural gas operators. We strive to build long-term value through the development, construction and operation of integrated produced water handling and recycling infrastructure that provides high-capacity, comprehensive produced water management, recycling and supply solutions for operators in the Permian Basin.

We are the parent holding company of Solaris LLC. As the sole managing member of Solaris LLC, we operate and control the business and affairs of Solaris LLC, and through Solaris LLC and its subsidiaries, conduct our business. We consolidate the financial results of Solaris LLC and report a noncontrolling interest related to the portion of Solaris LLC units not owned by us.

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the financial statements of the consolidated Company including Aris Inc., Solaris LLC and Solaris LLC’s subsidiaries.

2.Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

All dollar amounts, except per share/unit amounts, in the condensed consolidated financial statements and tables in the notes are stated in thousands of dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Interim Financial Statements

These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). These financial statements have not been audited by our independent registered public accounting firm.

These condensed consolidated financial statements include the adjustments and accruals, all of which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. These interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Consolidation

We have determined that the members with equity at risk in Solaris LLC lack the authority, through voting rights or similar rights, to direct the activities that most significantly impact Solaris LLC’s economic performance; therefore, Solaris LLC is considered a variable interest entity. As the managing member of Solaris LLC, we operate and control all of the business and affairs of Solaris LLC, as well as have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could be potentially significant to us. Therefore, we are considered the primary beneficiary and consolidate Solaris LLC.

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Noncontrolling Interest

As of September 30, 2024, we own approximately 53% of Solaris LLC. Our condensed consolidated financial statements include a noncontrolling interest representing the percentage of Solaris LLC units not held by us.

Use of Estimates

Management has made certain estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts in these condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures of contingencies. These estimates include, among others, determining the fair values of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and/or contingent consideration paid in acquisitions or nonmonetary exchanges or disposed of through sale, determining the fair value and related impairment of long-lived assets, determining the fair value of performance-based restricted stock units (“PSUs”), useful lives of property, plant and equipment and amortizable intangible assets, goodwill impairment testing, the fair value of asset retirement obligations, accruals for environmental matters, the income tax provision, valuation allowances for deferred tax assets and our Tax Receivable Agreement (“TRA”) liability.

Management evaluates estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including current economic and industry conditions. Actual results could differ from management’s estimates as additional information or actual results become available in the future, and those differences could be material.

Reclassification of Prior Year Presentation

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations.

Significant Accounting Policies

See Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for the discussion of our significant accounting policies. There were no significant updates or revisions to our accounting policies during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Fair Value Information

The fair value of our 7.625% Senior Sustainability-Linked Notes (the “Notes”), which are fixed-rate debt, is estimated based on the published market prices for the same or similar issues. Management has designated this measurement as a Level 2 fair value measurement. The fair value of our Credit Facility (as defined below) approximates carrying value as the debt bears interest at a variable rate which is reflective of current rates otherwise available to us. Management has designated this measurement as Level 3. Fair value information regarding our debt is as follows:

(in thousands)

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

Carrying

Fair

Carrying

Fair

    

Amount

    

Value

    

Amount

    

Value

Senior Sustainability-Linked Notes

$

400,000

$

403,375

$

400,000

$

405,090

Credit Facility

$

55,000

$

55,000

$

26,000

$

26,000

The carrying values of our other financial instruments, consisting of cash, accounts receivable, financing receivable, accounts payable and our insurance premium financing liability, approximate their fair values due to the short maturity of such instruments.

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Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are net of accumulated amortization of $162.2 million and $134.4 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Related Parties

We and ConocoPhillips, one of our principal owners, are parties to a long-term water gathering and handling agreement, pursuant to which ConocoPhillips dedicates all the produced water generated from its current and future acreage in a defined area of mutual interest in New Mexico and Texas.

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had receivables of $31.2 million and $23.0 million, respectively, from ConocoPhillips that were recorded in “Accounts Receivable from Affiliate” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had payables of $0.8 million and $0.9 million, respectively, to ConocoPhillips that were recorded in “Payables to Affiliate” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Revenues related to ConocoPhillips were $33.6 million and $97.8 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. Revenues related to ConocoPhillips were $31.1 million and $93.6 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Collaborative Arrangements

We have a beneficial reuse strategic agreement (the “Joint Industry Project” or “JIP”) with Chevron U.S.A. Inc., ConocoPhillips and Exxon Mobil Corporation (collectively with us, the “alliance members”) to develop and pilot technologies and processes to treat produced water for potential beneficial reuse opportunities. In the beginning of the third quarter of 2024, Coterra Energy Inc. joined the JIP. We previously referred to this agreement as the Beneficial Reuse Strategic Agreement. We account for reimbursements of research and development costs under the JIP as contra-expenses in the period such expenses are incurred. This reflects the joint risk sharing nature of these activities within the collaborative arrangement. We classify advance billings or receivables recorded as “Accrued and Other Current Liabilities” or “Other Receivables,” respectively, on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Total research and development expense related to the JIP, which is split equally among alliance members, was $2.0 million and $7.2 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. Total research and development expense related to the JIP, which is split equally among alliance members, was $1.8 million and $3.9 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Financing Receivable

In the third quarter of 2024, we finalized an agreement with a third party to construct and operate a water separation facility on their behalf. The amount due for the construction costs is treated as a financing receivable and is reported on our condensed consolidated balance sheet at its amortized cost. As of September 30, 2024, the discounted total balance due from the third party was $4.8 million, of which $4.0 million is included in “Other Receivables” and $0.8 million is included in “Other Assets” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Income related to services performed to operate the facility is recorded in “Other Revenues.”

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures.” The amendments in this ASU primarily relate to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid disclosures and improve the transparency of income tax disclosures by requiring (1) consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation and (2) income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 and may be applied prospectively or retrospectively. We do not expect a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures upon adoption.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures.” This ASU improves reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments in this ASU require disclosure of incremental segment information on an annual and interim basis for all public entities to enable investors to develop more decision-useful financial analyses. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and should be applied prospectively. We do not expect a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures upon adoption.

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3.Additional Financial Statement Information

Balance Sheet

Other balance sheet information is as follows:

(in thousands)

    

September 30, 

December 31,

    

2024

2023

Other Receivables

Insurance and Third Party Receivables for Remediation Expenses

$

5,427

$

4,064

Reimbursable Research and Development Receivable

1,450

Property Insurance Receivable

2,337

4,000

Financing Receivable

4,004

Reimbursable Projects

3,524

3,253

Total Other Receivables

$

15,292

$

12,767

Prepaids and Deposits

Prepaid Insurance

$

318

$

5,494

Other Prepaids and Deposits

4,141

2,870

Total Prepaids and Deposits

$

4,459

$

8,364

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

Accrued Operating Expense

$

26,157

$

33,491

Accrued Capital Costs

3,722

3,812

Accrued Interest

16,147

8,510

Accrued Compensation

10,269

10,118

Accrued General and Administrative Expense

1,787

1,030

Sales Tax Payable

7,667

1,645

Operating Lease Liabilities

1,631

1,676

Finance Lease Liabilities

205

Contingent Consideration Liability

1,056

1,221

Advance Billings for Reimbursable Research and Development Expense

1,378

1,120

Other

4,811

1,793

Total Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

$

74,830

$

64,416

Other Long-Term Liabilities

Noncurrent Operating Lease Liabilities

$

14,333

$

14,716

Noncurrent Finance Lease Liabilities

627

Contingent Consideration Liability

1,690

2,078

Total Other Long-Term Liabilities

$

16,650

$

16,794

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Statement of Operations

Other statement of operations information is as follows:

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2024

    

2023

    

2024

    

2023

Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion Expense

Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment

$

10,351

$

9,749

$

30,295

$

27,946

Amortization of Intangible Assets

9,263

9,392

27,790

28,295

Accretion of Asset Retirement Obligations

351

304

1,008

896

Amortization of Finance Right-of-Use Assets

9

9

Total Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion Expense

$

19,974

$

19,445

$

59,102

$

57,137

Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net

(Gain) Loss on Disposal of Assets, Net

$

(30)

$

(2,631)

$

84

$

(2,574)

Abandoned Projects

78

823

128

Transaction Costs

(36)

528

60

673

Other

(370)

(18)

(588)

(323)

Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net

$

(358)

$

(2,121)

$

379

$

(2,096)

Interest Expense

Interest on Debt Instruments

$

8,678

$

8,373

$

25,575

$

25,477

Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs

764

612

2,293

1,830

Interest on Finance Lease Obligations

2

2

Total Interest Expense

9,444

8,985

27,870

27,307

Less: Capitalized Interest

(62)

(1,030)

(1,237)

(3,720)

Total Interest Expense, Net

$

9,382

$

7,955

$

26,633

$

23,587

4.Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”) is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful service life of the asset.

PP&E consists of the following:

(in thousands)

    

September 30, 

December 31,

    

2024

2023

Wells, Facilities, Water Ponds and Related Equipment

$

621,587

$

561,059

Pipelines

454,812

427,528

Vehicles, Equipment, Computers and Office Furniture

26,571

24,496

Assets Subject to Depreciation

1,102,970

1,013,083

Land

463

463

Projects and Construction in Progress

21,862

28,157

Total Property, Plant and Equipment

1,125,295

1,041,703

Accumulated Depreciation

(150,867)

(121,989)

Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

$

974,428

$

919,714

Accrued PP&E additions totaled $9.1 million and $13.1 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

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Abandoned Projects

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded $0.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively, in abandoned project expense related to abandoned projects and the write-off of permits for water handling facilities and right-of-way easements that either expired prior to use or that we no longer planned to use for future projects.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded $0.1 million in abandoned project expense. Abandoned project expense is recorded in “Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Assets Sold

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we received cash consideration of $20.1 million for the sale of certain assets. We recorded a gain of $2.6 million, which is included in “Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Abandoned Assets

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, management determined a stand-alone produced water handling facility was no longer economically beneficial to the operations of the Company and should be shut-in and taken out of service. Accordingly, we removed the costs and the associated accumulated depreciation and recognized a $1.2 million charge for the remaining book value of the asset. This charge is included in “Abandoned Well Costs” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

5.Tax Receivable Agreement Liability

Our tax receivable agreement (“TRA”) with the legacy owners of Solaris LLC units (each such person, a “TRA Holder,” and together, the “TRA Holders”) generally provides for the payment by us to each TRA Holder of 85% of the net cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state and local income tax and franchise tax that we actually realize (computed by simplifying assumptions to address the impact of state and local taxes) or, are deemed to realize in certain circumstances, in periods after our initial public offering (the “IPO”) as a result of certain increases in tax basis that occur as a result of our acquisition or Solaris LLC’s redemption, respectively, of all or a portion of such TRA Holder’s Solaris LLC units in connection with the IPO or pursuant to the exercise of a redemption right or call right. We retain the remaining 15% of these cash savings. The future benefit of these cash savings is included, alongside other tax attributes, in our total deferred income tax asset balance at September 30, 2024.

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the TRA liability totaled $98.3 million.

If we experience a change of control (as defined under the TRA, which includes certain mergers, asset sales and other forms of business combinations and change of control events) or the TRA terminates early (at our election or as a result of our breach), we could be required to make an immediate lump-sum payment (or “early termination payment”) under the terms of the TRA, which can be significantly impacted by the closing price of our Class A shares on the applicable redemption date. We currently do not anticipate experiencing a change of control or an early termination of the TRA.

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6.Debt

Our debt consists of the following:

(in thousands)

    

September 30, 

December 31,

    

2024

2023

7.625% Senior Sustainability-Linked Notes

$

400,000

$

400,000

Credit Facility

55,000

26,000

Total Long-Term Debt

455,000

426,000

Less: Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs

(2,806)

(4,208)

Total Long-Term Debt, Net of Debt Issuance Costs

$

452,194

$

421,792

Insurance Premium Financing Liability

$

$

5,463

Total Debt

$

452,194

$

427,255

(1)Credit Facility borrowings bore weighted average interest rates of 8.017% and 8.276% at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Senior Sustainability-Linked Notes

Our 7.625% Senior Sustainability-Linked Notes (the “Notes”) are due April 1, 2026. The Notes are unsecured and effectively subordinated to the Credit Facility to the extent of the value of the collateral securing the Credit Facility (see below). The Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by our wholly-owned subsidiaries. Interest on the Notes is payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year. We may redeem all or part of the Notes at any time at a redemption price of 101.9063% through March 31, 2025 and a redemption price of 100% on or after April 1, 2025. If we undergo a change of control, we may be required to repurchase all or a portion of the Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued interest.

Credit Facility

Our amended and restated credit agreement (as it may be amended and/or restated from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”) provides for, among other things, (i) commitments of $350.0 million, (ii) a maturity date of October 12, 2027, with a springing maturity of 91 days ahead of the Notes’ due date of April 1, 2026 in the event the Notes are voluntarily redeemed, repurchased, refinanced or otherwise retired in full prior to such springing maturity date, (iii) loans made under our revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) and unused commitment fees to be determined based on a leverage ratio ranging from 3.00:1.00 to 4.50:1.00, (iv) an accordion feature permitting the Company to seek an increase of the Credit Facility of up to $150.0 million, subject to certain conditions, (v) a leverage ratio covenant which comprises a maximum total funded debt to EBITDA ratio, net of $40.0 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents if the facility is drawn, and net of all unrestricted cash and cash equivalents if the facility is undrawn, (vi) a leverage ratio covenant test level which is currently 4.50 to 1.00 and (vii) a secured leverage covenant of 2.50 to 1.00.

The Credit Facility provides for:

i.Base rate borrowings that bear interest at the highest of (a) the prime rate, (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% and (c) Term SOFR for an interest period of one month plus 1.00%; plus a margin that ranges from 175 basis points to 275 basis points, depending upon our leverage ratio; or
ii.SOFR borrowings that bear interest at Term SOFR plus SOFR Adjustment of 0.10% plus a margin that ranges from 275 basis points to 375 basis points, depending upon our leverage ratio.

In addition, the Credit Facility provides for commitment fee rates that range from 37.5 basis points to 50.0 basis points, depending upon our leverage ratio.

As of September 30, 2024, we had $3.3 million in letters of credit outstanding and $291.7 million in revolving commitments available.

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The Credit Facility is secured by all the real and material personal property owned by Solaris LLC or any of its subsidiaries, other than certain excluded assets. As of September 30, 2024, we were in compliance with all covenants contained in the Credit Facility.

Insurance Premium Financing

In the fourth quarter of 2023, we entered into a short-term agreement with a third-party to finance certain insurance premiums for an aggregate amount of $6.6 million. The insurance premium financing was fully repaid as of September 30, 2024.

7.Leases

In the normal course of business, we enter into lease agreements to support our operations. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we entered into an agreement to begin leasing a portion of our field vehicles, which are accounted for as finance leases and primarily have an initial term of 48 months. Our operating leased assets include right-of-way easements for our wells and facilities, office space and other assets.

Balance Sheet Information

The following table shows the classification and location of our right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet:

(in thousands)

September 30, 

December 31,

2024

2023

Operating Leases

Assets

Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, Net

$

15,650

$

16,726

Liabilities

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

$

1,631

$

1,676

Other Long-Term Liabilities

$

14,333

$

14,716

Finance Leases

Assets

Property, Plant and Equipment

$

970

$

Less: Accumulated Depreciation

(9)

Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

$

961

$

Liabilities

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

$

205

$

Other Long-Term Liabilities

$

627

$

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Statement of Operations Information

The following table provides the components of lease costs recognized in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

(in thousands)

September 30, 

September 30, 

2024

    

2023

2024

    

2023

Operating Lease Costs

Direct Operating Costs (1)

$

355

$

324

$

1,031

$

927

General and Administrative (1)

516

230

1,550

627

Short-term lease costs (2)

3,187

5,298

9,980

12,628

Finance Lease Costs

Amortization of right-of-use asset (3)

9

9

Interest on Lease Obligations (4)

2

2

Total Lease Cost

$

4,069

$

5,852

$

12,572

$

14,182

(1)Does not include short-term lease costs.
(2)Included in “Direct Operating Costs” or “General and Administrative” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and primarily include field equipment rentals.
(3)Included in “Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(4)Included in “Interest Expense, Net” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Cash Flow Information

The following table summarizes supplemental cash flow information related to leases:

(in thousands)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2024

    

2023

Cash Paid for Amounts Included in the Measurement of Lease Liabilities

Operating Cash Flows from Operating Leases

$

1,931

$

1,051

Financing Cash Flows from Finance Leases

$

243

$

Right-of-Use Assets Obtained in Exchange for Lease Liabilities, Net

Operating Leases

$

768

$

9,462

Finance Leases

$

970

$

Lease Terms and Discount Rates

The following table provides lease terms and discount rates related to leases:

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Years)

Operating Leases

7.1

7.6

Finance Leases

3.8

Weighted Average Discount Rate

Operating Leases

6.42%

6.30%

Finance Leases

7.45%

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Annual Lease Maturities

The following table provides maturities of lease liabilities at September 30, 2024:

(in thousands)

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

Total

Remainder of 2024

$

597

$

64

$

661

2025

2,230

257

2,487

2026

1,961

257

2,218

2027

3,302

238

3,540

2028

2,868

136

3,004

Thereafter

9,241

9,241

Total Lease Payments

20,199

952

21,151

Less: Interest

(4,235)

(120)

(4,355)

Present Value of Lease Liabilities

$

15,964

$

832

$

16,796

Subleases

During the fourth quarter of 2023, we entered into two subleases related to our previous office space in Houston, Texas. The subtenants are responsible for monthly fixed rent and certain operating expenses associated with the office building, including utilities, which are considered variable lease payments. The sublease income is recorded as a reduction of rent expense under our head lease and is included in “General and Administrative” expense on the consolidated statements of operations. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recognized total sublease income of $0.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively, including variable lease payments.

8.Income Taxes

Our predecessor, Solaris LLC, is a Delaware limited liability company treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes and, therefore, has not been subject to U.S. federal income tax at an entity level. As a result, the consolidated net income (loss) in our historical financial statements does not reflect the tax expense (benefit) we would have incurred if we were subject to U.S. federal income tax at an entity level during periods prior to the IPO. Solaris LLC continues to be treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and, as such, is not subject to U.S. federal income tax. Instead, taxable income is allocated to members, including Aris Inc., and except for Texas franchise tax, any taxable income of Solaris LLC is reported in the respective tax returns of its members.

Income Tax Expense

We recorded income tax expense of $2.5 million and $7.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, of which $0.5 million and $1.3 million was current, respectively, and the remainder was deferred. We recorded income tax expense of $2.0 million and $4.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, substantially all of which was deferred.

Effective Tax Rate

We record our income tax expense using an estimated annual effective tax rate (“ETR”) and recognize specific events discretely as they occur. The ETR for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was 13.3% and 13.9%, respectively. The difference between the federal statutory rate and our estimated annual ETR is primarily due to the impact of the noncontrolling interest.

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Deferred Tax Assets

We regularly evaluate the realizable tax benefits of deferred tax assets and record a valuation allowance, if required, based on an estimate of the amount of deferred tax assets that we believe does not meet the more-likely-than-not criteria of being realized. The balance of our “Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet decreased $6.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily as a result of net income during the period.

Tax Examinations

Solaris LLC files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states. There are currently no federal or state income tax examinations underway for these jurisdictions. Its federal and state returns remain open to examination for tax years 2019 through 2023.

9.Stockholders’ Equity

Redemptions

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, zero and 31,954 Solaris LLC units, respectively, together with an equal number of shares of our Class B common stock, were redeemed for shares of our Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis.

Dividends and Distributions

Our Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.09 per share for the first quarter of 2024 and a dividend of $0.105 per share for each of the second and third quarters of 2024 on our Class A common stock. In conjunction with the dividend payments, a distribution of $0.09 per unit was paid to unit holders of Solaris LLC for the first quarter, and a distribution of $0.105 per unit was paid to unit holders of Solaris LLC for each of the second and third quarters of 2024, subject to the same payment and record dates.

Our Board of Directors declared a dividend on our Class A common stock for the fourth quarter of 2024 of $0.105 per share. In conjunction with the dividend payment, a distribution of $0.105 per unit will be paid to unit holders of Solaris LLC. The dividend will be paid on December 19, 2024 to holders of record of our Class A common stock as of the close of business on December 5, 2024. The distribution to unit holders of Solaris LLC will be subject to the same payment and record dates.

Treasury Stock

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, 115,301 shares and 44,893 shares, respectively, of our Class A common stock were withheld for the payment of taxes due on shares of common stock issued to employees under our 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.

In connection with an asset acquisition in 2022, certain shares of our Class A common stock issued to the seller were held in escrow and could be released to the Company under certain conditions, including for the reimbursement of certain post-acquisition workover costs pursuant to the terms of the asset purchase agreement. During the first quarter of 2024, 23,107 of these escrow shares were released and returned to the Company for reimbursement of such workover costs and are included in “Treasury Stock” at a value of $0.3 million, which was their fair market value at the date of receipt. The receipt of these shares was recorded as a non-cash treasury stock transaction, with an allocation of the difference between the contractually ascribed value of the shares per the asset purchase agreement and the cost of the shares at the date of receipt recorded against the workover costs in the amount of $0.1 million. As of March 31, 2024, there were no remaining shares left in escrow.

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During the three months ended September 30, 2023, 68,918 of these escrow shares were released and returned to the Company for reimbursement of such workover costs and are included in “Treasury Stock” at a value of $0.7 million, which was their fair market value at the date of receipt. The receipt of these shares was recorded as a non-cash treasury stock transaction, with an allocation of the difference between the contractually ascribed value of the shares per the asset purchase agreement and the cost of the shares at the date of receipt recorded against the workover costs in the amount of $0.5 million.

10.Commitments and Contingencies

In the normal course of business, we are subject to various claims, legal actions, contract negotiations and disputes. We provide for losses, if any, in the period in which they become probable and can be reasonably estimated. In management’s opinion, there are currently no such matters outstanding that would have a material effect on the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

Delivery Commitment

We have an agreement with an unaffiliated water disposal company to dispose of a minimum volume of produced water. As of September 30, 2024, the remaining term of this commitment was 5.7 years with a remaining minimum commitment of $21.7 million, undiscounted.

Purchase Obligations

In the normal course of business, we enter into short-term purchase obligations for products and services, primarily related to purchases of pipe, pumps and other components. As of September 30, 2024, we had purchase obligations and commitments of approximately $4.6 million due in the next twelve months.

Environmental

We are also subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recognized $0.1 million and $0.8 million of expense, respectively, related to environmental matters that were recorded in “Direct Operating Costs” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the expense related to environmental matters was $1.1 million and $4.0 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, we accrued insurance proceeds and third-party receivables of $7.0 million, of which $5.4 million are included in “Other Receivables” and $1.6 million are included in “Other Assets.” As of December 31, 2023, we accrued insurance proceeds and third-party receivables of $5.7 million, of which $4.1 million are included in “Other Receivables” and $1.6 million are included in “Other Assets.” We believe these proceeds are probable to collect and are reasonably estimable. Although we believe these estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ from these estimates.

11.Earnings Per Share

Net Income Per Share

Basic and diluted net income per share attributable to our Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc. by the weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding for the same period, including shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units (“RSUs”), which receive nonforfeitable dividends. Shares issued during the period are weighted for the portion of the period in which the shares were outstanding.

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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share attributable to our Class A common stock for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

(in thousands, except for share and per share amounts)

September 30, 

September 30, 

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net Income Attributable to Stockholders' Equity

$

16,431

$

12,242

$

46,373

$

30,381

Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

8,943

6,829

25,297

16,892

Net Income Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

7,488

5,413

21,076

13,489

Participating Basic Earnings (1)

(578)

(344)

(1,567)

(835)

Basic Net Income Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

$

6,910

$

5,069

$

19,509

$

12,654

Reallocation of Participating Net Income

3

-

3

-

Diluted Net Income Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

$

6,913

$

5,069

$

19,512

$

12,654

Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

30,631,995

30,050,560

30,511,701

30,007,433

Dilutive Performance-Based Stock Units

287,580

-

109,494

-

Dilutive Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

30,919,575

30,050,560

30,621,195

30,007,433

Basic Net Income Per Share of Class A Common Stock

$

0.23

$

0.17

$

0.64

$

0.42

Diluted Net Income Per Share of Class A Common Stock

$

0.22

$

0.17

$

0.64

$

0.42

(1)Unvested shares of restricted stock and RSUs represent participating securities because they participate in nonforfeitable dividends or distributions with the common equity holders of the Company. Participating earnings represent the distributed and undistributed earnings of the Company attributable to participating securities. Unvested RSUs do not participate in undistributed net losses as they are not contractually obligated to do so.

Shares of Class B common stock are considered potentially dilutive shares of Class A common stock because they may be redeemed for shares of Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. A total of 27,543,565 weighted average shares of Class B common stock outstanding were determined to be antidilutive for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock. In addition, zero and 7,684 PSUs were determined to be antidilutive for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for those periods.

A total of 27,550,626 weighted average shares and 27,557,774 weighted average shares of Class B common stock outstanding were determined to be antidilutive for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock. In addition, all PSUs were determined to be antidilutive for each 2023 period and were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for those periods.

12.Stock-Based Compensation

Our 2021 Equity Incentive Plan allows for the grant of, among other types of awards, stock options; restricted stock; RSUs; and PSUs.

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Restricted Stock Units

RSU activity during the period was as follows:

    

RSUs

    

Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2023

1,606,303

$

11.72

Granted

1,517,153

12.29

Forfeited

(64,505)

11.90

Vested (1)

(529,178)

11.61

Outstanding at September 30, 2024

2,529,773

$

12.08

(1)Includes 60,078 of awards that vested but have not yet been issued. For these awards, the requisite service period was met during the three months ended September 30, 2024, and the awardees elected to defer issuance until retirement. Compensation expense for these shares was previously recognized over the requisite service period.

The RSUs generally vest in the following installments: (i) one-third at the first anniversary of the award date, (ii) one-third at the second anniversary of the award date, and (iii) one-third at the third anniversary of the award date. As of September 30, 2024, approximately $20.1 million of compensation cost related to unvested RSUs remained to be recognized. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.1 years.

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units

PSU activity during the period was as follows:

    

PSUs

    

Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2023

404,993

$

13.06

Granted

281,527

29.38

Forfeited

(9,957)

14.23

Outstanding at September 30, 2024

676,563

$

19.83

The PSUs granted in 2024 were granted to management under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and have the following performance criteria:

Relative PSUs: 50% of the PSUs are based on total shareholder return relative to the total shareholder return of a predetermined group of peer companies. This relative total shareholder return is calculated at the end of the performance periods stipulated in the PSU agreement.
Absolute PSUs: 50% of the PSUs have a performance criteria of absolute total shareholder return calculated at the end of the performance period stipulated in the PSU agreement.

The vesting and payout of the PSUs occur when the related service condition is completed, which is approximately three years after the grant date regardless of the duration of the stipulated performance period. The PSUs can be paid out in either Class A common stock or cash, at our election. Dividends accrue on PSUs and are paid upon vesting. As of September 30, 2024, approximately $8.4 million of compensation cost related to unvested PSUs remained to be recognized. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years.

The grant date fair value was determined using the Monte Carlo simulation method and is expensed ratably over the service period. Expected volatilities used in the fair value simulation were estimated using historical periods consistent with the remaining performance periods. The risk-free rate was based on the U.S. Treasury rate for a term commensurate with the expected life of the grant.

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We used the following assumptions to estimate the fair value of PSUs granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2024:

Assumptions

Risk-free Interest Rate

4.67%

Volatility Range

17.04% - 61.19%

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

You should read the following discussion of our historical performance, financial condition and prospects in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto, as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, included elsewhere in this report, as well as our 2023 Annual Report, which includes disclosures regarding our significant accounting policies and critical accounting estimates as part of “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” During the period covered by this report, there were no material changes to the significant accounting policies and critical accounting estimates disclosed in the 2023 Annual Report.

The information provided below supplements, but does not form part of, our historical financial statements. This discussion includes forward-looking statements that are based on the views and beliefs of our management, as well as assumptions and estimates made by our management. Actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking statements because of various risk factors, including those that may not be in the control of management. See Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.

Business Overview

We are a leading, growth-oriented environmental infrastructure and solutions company that directly helps our customers reduce their water and carbon footprints. We deliver full-cycle water handling and recycling solutions that increase the sustainability of energy company operations. Our integrated pipelines and related infrastructure create long-term value by delivering high-capacity, comprehensive produced water management, recycling and supply solutions to operators in the core areas of the Permian Basin.

Third Quarter 2024 Results

Significant financial and operating highlights for the three months ended September 30, 2024 include:

Total produced water handling volumes of 1,118 thousand barrels of water per day (“kbwpd”), an increase of 6% as compared with the third quarter of 2023
Total water solutions volumes sold of 459 kbwpd, relatively flat as compared with the third quarter of 2023
Direct operating costs per barrel of $0.32, consistent with the third quarter of 2023
Gross margin per barrel of $0.32, an increase of 23% as compared with the third quarter of 2023
Adjusted Operating Margin per Barrel (non-GAAP financial measure) of $0.45, an increase of 13% as compared with the third quarter of 2023
Total revenue of $112.3 million, an increase of 13% as compared with the third quarter of 2023
Net income of $16.4 million, an increase of 34% as compared with the third quarter of 2023
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP financial measure) of $54.3 million, an increase of 21% as compared with the third quarter of 2023
Dividend paid on our Class A common stock for the third quarter of 2024 of $0.105 per share, along with a distribution of $0.105 per unit paid to unit holders of Solaris LLC, an increase of 17% as compared with the dividend paid during the third quarter of 2023

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For additional information regarding our non-GAAP financial measures, see Non-GAAP Financial Measures below.

Beneficial Reuse Projects

We have a beneficial reuse strategic agreement (the “Joint Industry Project” or “JIP”) with Chevron U.S.A. Inc., ConocoPhillips and Exxon Mobil Corporation (collectively with us, the “alliance members”) to develop and pilot technologies and processes to treat produced water for potential beneficial reuse opportunities. We previously referred to this agreement as the Beneficial Reuse Strategic Agreement. In July 2024, Coterra Energy Inc. joined the JIP. Our goal under the JIP is to develop cost effective and scalable methods of treating produced water to create a potential water source for industrial, commercial and non-consumptive agricultural purposes. We are leading the engineering, construction and execution of the testing protocols and pilot projects, while leveraging the combined technical expertise of Chevron U.S.A., ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil and Coterra Energy Inc. The treated water may be reused in a variety of ongoing applications testing, including non-consumptive agriculture, low emission hydrogen production and the direct air capture of atmospheric carbon dioxide. The alliance members are working with appropriate regulators, with a goal to complete Phase 1 testing and performance evaluation of pilot technologies by the end of 2024. We are in the planning process for Phase 2 testing which will build upon and scale Phase 1 and is expected to launch in 2025.

NAWI

In April 2024, we signed an agreement with the National Alliance for Water Innovation (“NAWI”) to further investigate treatment of produced water using one of the pilot technologies, working with alliance members and Texas A&M University, New Mexico State University, OLI Systems, Inc. and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

Research Grant by the Department of Energy

In December 2023, we were selected by the Department of Energy (“DOE”) to receive a research grant related to the treatment and desalination of produced water as an irrigation source for non-consumptive agriculture. The grant, which is currently in the negotiation phase, will allow us to expand our beneficial reuse for agriculture studies, following up on a greenhouse study conducted with Texas A&M AgriLife that used desalinated produced water to grow cotton and grasses. A wide range of partners from academia, agriculture and the oil and gas industry are expected to contribute to the DOE study, which we will continue to lead. The study is designed to demonstrate and optimize field-scale produced water treatment and desalination which is customized for irrigation of non-consumptive crops such as cotton and biofuels.

In addition, the study is expected to evaluate the extraction of valuable minerals and constituents contained in the produced water, such as ammonia, with the objective of investigating direct-use products for the

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agriculture industry. Importantly, the study is expected to support further evaluation of carbon sequestration benefits that are related to specific agricultural applications using treated produced water.

Mineral Extraction Agreement

In the second quarter of 2024, we signed a letter of intent with a development partner to construct an iodine extraction facility at one of our Permian Basin produced water management facilities. We anticipate that this first iodine extraction facility in the Permian Basin will be operational by year-end 2025.

General Trends and Outlook

Market Dynamics

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine and Middle Eastern conflicts have had significant global economic implications and impacts on financial markets and the energy industry. The extent of these impacts will depend on the severity and duration of these conflicts and whether the conflicts spread to other countries or regions.

In addition, commodity prices continue to be volatile as they are impacted by multiple factors such as supply disruptions, current recessionary concerns and responses of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and other oil exporting nations to market conditions. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the average West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) crude oil spot price was $76.43 and $78.58, respectively, as compared with average WTI spot prices of $82.25 and $77.27 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.

We believe there are several industry trends that continue to provide meaningful support for future growth. Our key customers’ capital allocation to the Permian Basin and New Mexico in particular remains consistent and significant, including on acreage where the water sourcing and production is dedicated to us. Permian Basin oil and associated water production growth continues to outpace production growth in other parts of the United States.

Many industry trends such as simultaneous multi-well operations and reuse applications of produced water, particularly in the areas of the Permian Basin where we operate, are improving efficiencies and returns and provide us with significant opportunities for both our Produced Water Handling and Water Solutions businesses.

Cost Inflation

Since 2021, the U.S. has experienced increased wage and price inflation, as evidenced by increases in the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”). Although the current rate of consumer inflation has eased, core inflation remains elevated above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target rate. The rate of inflation is expected to continue to be impacted by any further steps taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank, such as adjustments to interest rates.

Our long-term, fee-based produced water handling contracts are generally subject to annual CPI-based adjustments. However, many of our contractual CPI-based adjustments are capped at a maximum annual increase and, therefore, our costs may increase more rapidly than the fees that we charge to customers pursuant to our contracts with them. If inflation is higher than our contractually allowed fee increases, we could experience negative impacts to our operating margins.

Seismicity

We operate wells located in Seismic Response Areas in New Mexico and Texas, one of which is partially curtailed. Due to the integrated nature of our pipeline network and our system-wide redundancy, we have been able to adapt to regulatory responses to seismic activity, while continuing to provide service to our

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customers without material disruption in our operations. In addition, although we cannot anticipate with any certainty future regulatory actions and the effect such actions could have on our business, our compliance with state regulator seismic response actions to date has not resulted in any material volumetric, revenue or cash flow decreases.

Results of Operations

Results of operations were as follows for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended September 30, 

    

    

2024

    

2023

    

2024 vs. 2023

Revenue

 

  

 

  

 

  

    

  

Produced Water Handling

$

59,006

$

47,574

$

11,432

24

%

Produced Water Handling—Affiliates

 

29,418

28,036

1,382

5

%

Water Solutions

 

16,600

20,370

(3,770)

(19)

%

Water Solutions—Affiliates

 

4,225

3,048

1,177

39

%

Other Revenue

3,063

761

2,302

302

%

Total Revenue

 

112,312

99,789

12,523

13

%

Cost of Revenue

 

Direct Operating Costs

 

46,553

44,687

1,866

4

%

Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion

 

19,974

19,445

529

3

%

Total Cost of Revenue

 

66,527

64,132

2,395

4

%

Operating Costs and Expenses

 

Abandoned Well Costs

8

1,214

(1,206)

(99)

%

General and Administrative

 

17,415

13,526

3,889

29

%

Research and Development Expense

408

809

(401)

(50)

%

Other Operating Income, Net

 

(358)

(2,121)

1,763

(83)

%

Total Operating Expenses

 

17,473

13,428

4,045

30

%

Operating Income

 

28,312

22,229

6,083

27

%

Interest Expense, Net

 

9,382

7,955

1,427

18

%

Income Before Income Taxes

 

18,930

14,274

4,656

33

%

Income Tax Expense

 

2,499

2,032

467

23

%

Net Income

$

16,431

$

12,242

$

4,189

34

%

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Results of operations were as follows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

(in thousands)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

    

    

2024

    

2023

    

2024 vs. 2023

Revenue

 

  

 

  

 

  

    

  

Produced Water Handling

$

172,927

$

143,390

$

29,537

21

%

Produced Water Handling—Affiliate

 

84,859

74,357

10,502

14

%

Water Solutions

 

42,097

49,180

(7,083)

(14)

%

Water Solutions—Affiliate

 

12,920

19,195

(6,275)

(33)

%

Other Revenue

4,032

1,871

2,161

115

%

Total Revenue

 

316,835

287,993

28,842

10

%

Cost of Revenue

 

Direct Operating Costs

 

126,393

132,978

(6,585)

(5)

%

Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion

 

59,102

57,137

1,965

3

%

Total Cost of Revenue

 

185,495

190,115

(4,620)

(2)

%

Operating Costs and Expenses

 

Abandoned Well Costs

318

1,214

(896)

(74)

%

General and Administrative

 

47,953

38,007

9,946

26

%

Research and Development Expense

2,601

1,867

734

39

%

Other Operating Expense (Income), Net

 

379

(2,096)

2,475

(118)

%

Total Operating Expenses

 

51,251

38,992

12,259

31

%

Operating Income

 

80,089

58,886

21,203

36

%

Other Expense

 

Interest Expense, Net

 

26,633

23,587

3,046

13

%

Other

1

1

N/M

%

Income Before Income Taxes

 

53,455

35,299

18,156

51

%

Income Tax Expense

 

7,082

4,918

2,164

44

%

Net Income

$

46,373

$

30,381

$

15,992

53

%

N/M Not Meaningful

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Operating Metrics

The amount of revenue we generate primarily depends on the volumes of water which we handle for, sell to or transfer for our customers.

Our volumes were as follows for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

Three Months Ended

September 30, 

    

2024

    

2023

2024 vs. 2023

(thousands of barrels of water per day)

Produced Water Handling Volumes

1,118

1,056

62

6

%

Water Solutions Volumes

Recycled Produced Water Volumes Sold

393

339

54

16

%

Groundwater Volumes Sold

66

121

(55)

(45)

%

Total Water Solutions Volumes

459

460

(1)

-

%

Total Volumes

1,577

1,516

61

4

%

Per Barrel Operating Metrics (1)

Produced Water Handling Revenue/Barrel

$

0.86

$

0.78

$

0.08

10

%

Water Solutions Revenue/Barrel

$

0.49

$

0.55

$

(0.06)

(11)

%

Revenue/Barrel of Total Volumes (2)

$

0.75

$

0.71

$

0.04

6

%

Direct Operating Costs/Barrel

$

0.32

$

0.32

$

-

-

%

Gross Margin/Barrel

$

0.32

$

0.26

$

0.06

23

%

Adjusted Operating Margin/Barrel (3)

$

0.45

$

0.40

$

0.05

13

%

(1)Per barrel operating metrics are calculated independently. Therefore, the sum of individual amounts may not equal the total presented.
(2)Does not include Other Revenue.
(3)See Non-GAAP Financial Measures below.

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Our volumes were as follows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

    

2024

    

2023

2024 vs. 2023

(thousands of barrels of water per day)

Produced Water Handling Volumes

1,123

1,024

99

10

%

Water Solutions Volumes

Recycled Produced Water Volumes Sold

348

298

50

17

%

Groundwater Volumes Sold

47

141

(94)

(67)

%

Total Water Solutions Volumes

395

439

(44)

(10)

%

Total Volumes

1,518

1,463

55

4

%

Per Barrel Operating Metrics (1)

Produced Water Handling Revenue/Barrel

$

0.84

$

0.78

$

0.06

8

%

Water Solutions Revenue/Barrel

$

0.51

$

0.57

$

(0.06)

(11)

%

Revenue/Barrel of Total Volumes (2)

$

0.75

$

0.72

$

0.03

4

%

Direct Operating Costs/Barrel

$

0.30

$

0.33

$

(0.03)

(9)

%

Gross Margin/Barrel

$

0.32

$

0.24

$

0.08

33

%

Adjusted Operating Margin/Barrel (3)

$

0.46

$

0.39

$

0.07

18

%

(1)Per barrel operating metrics are calculated independently. Therefore, the sum of individual amounts may not equal the total presented.
(2)Does not include Other Revenue.
(3)See Non-GAAP Financial Measures below.

Our skim oil volumes recovered were as follows for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

Three Months Ended

September 30, 

    

2024

    

2023

2024 vs. 2023

Skim Oil Volumes (bpd)

1,769

1,125

644

57

%

Skim Oil Volumes/Produced Water Handling Volumes

0.16%

0.11%

0.05%

45

%

Skim Oil Sales Revenue/Barrel of Skim Oil (1)

$

67.56

$

74.70

$

(7.14)

(10)

%

(1)Skim oil price received from the purchaser is net of certain customary deductions.

Our skim oil volumes recovered were as follows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

    

2024

    

2023

2024 vs. 2023

Skim Oil Volumes (bpd)

1,663

1,171

492

42

%

Skim Oil Volumes/Produced Water Handling Volumes

0.15%

0.11%

0.04%

36

%

Skim Oil Sales Revenue/Barrel of Skim Oil (1)

$

69.45

$

69.61

$

(0.16)

-

%

(1)Skim oil price received from the purchaser is net of certain customary deductions.

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Revenues

An analysis of revenues is as follows:

Produced Water Handling Revenues

Total produced water handling revenues and produced water handling revenues per barrel were as follows for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

(in thousands, except per unit amounts)

September 30, 

September 30, 

2024

    

2023

2024

2023

Produced Water Handling Fees

$

77,428

$

67,879

$

226,137

$

195,493

Skim Oil Sales Revenue

10,996

7,731

31,649

22,254

Total Produced Water Handling Revenue

$

88,424

$

75,610

$

257,786

$

217,747

Produced Water Handling Fees/Bbl

$

0.75

$

0.70

$

0.74

$

0.70

Skim Oil Sales Revenue/Bbl

0.11

0.08

0.10

0.08

Total Produced Water Handling Revenue/Bbl

$

0.86

$

0.78

$

0.84

$

0.78

Produced water handling revenues increased for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared with the three months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to:

an increase of $9.5 million related to a 62 kbwpd volume increase driven by activity associated with our long-term acreage dedication agreements and higher prices, and
an increase of $3.3 million in skim oil sales revenue due to increased volumes on the system and higher skim oil recoveries per barrel of produced water received.

Produced water handling revenues increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to:

an increase of $30.6 million related to a 99 kbwpd volume increase driven by activity associated with our long-term acreage dedication agreements and higher prices, and
an increase of $9.4 million in skim oil sales revenue due to increased volumes on the system and higher skim oil recoveries per barrel of produced water received.

Water Solutions Revenue

Water solutions revenues had a net decrease for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared with the three months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to:

a decrease of $3.2 million related to a 55 kbwpd groundwater volume decrease as a result of a shift towards providing more recycled produced water as a proportion of total water solutions volumes,
a decrease of $2.1 million related to lower prices for groundwater volumes sold,
partially offset by a $2.3 million increase related to a 54 kbwpd increase in recycled produced water volumes sold.

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Water solutions revenues had a net decrease for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2023 due to:

a decrease of $17.9 million related to a 94 kbwpd groundwater volume decrease as a result of a shift towards providing more recycled produced water as a proportion of total water solutions volumes,
a decrease of $4.7 million related to lower prices for groundwater volumes sold,
partially offset by a $6.8 million increase related to a 50 kbwpd volume increase in recycled volumes sold, and
a $2.5 million increase related to higher prices for recycled volumes sold.

Other Revenues

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we finalized an agreement with a third party to construct and operate a water separation facility on their behalf. We recorded $2.0 million in “Other Revenues” related to the services performed to operate the facility during the three months ended September 30, 2024. See Item 1. Financial Statements ─ Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies.

Expenses

An analysis of expenses is as follows:

Direct Operating Costs

Direct operating costs increased $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared with the three months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to an increase in produced water volumes handled. On a per barrel basis, direct operating costs for the three months ended September 30, 2024 remained flat in comparison to the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Direct operating costs decreased $6.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to a decrease in groundwater purchases related to lower groundwater volumes sold for water solutions and lower electricity and fuel costs due to continued electrification of facilities, partially offset by higher workover expenses, higher repairs and maintenance expenses and higher landowner royalties associated with greater produced water volumes handled. On a per barrel basis, direct operating costs decreased $0.03 year over year, primarily due to a decrease in groundwater purchases and lower electricity and fuel costs at produced water handling and recycling facilities.

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Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion Expenses

Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared with the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 slightly increased due to higher depreciation expense related to new assets placed in service.

Abandoned Well Costs

See Item 1. Financial Statements ─ Note 4. Property, Plant and Equipment.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative (“G&A”) expenses increased $3.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared with the three months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to a $1.8 million increase in stock-based compensation expense, which was $4.9 million and $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The remaining increase in G&A expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2024 primarily related to higher compensation and benefits expenses related to higher headcount, higher legal fees and higher IT expenses.

G&A expenses increased $9.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to a $4.2 million increase in stock-based compensation expense, which was $12.6 million and $8.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The remaining increase in G&A expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 primarily related to higher compensation and benefits expenses related to higher headcount, higher legal fees, higher IT expenses and higher office rent expense primarily related to our new corporate office lease.

Research and Development Expense

Research and development expense is related to the development of technologies for the beneficial reuse of produced water. Research and development expense decreased for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared with the three months ended September 30, 2023 due to Coterra Energy Inc. joining the JIP in the third quarter of 2024 and the costs being split equally among alliance members, as described above. Research and development expense increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2023 due to internal beneficial reuse research and development, as well as the JIP.

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, total research and development expense related to the JIP, which is split equally among alliance members, was $2.0 million and $1.8 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, total research and development expense related to the JIP, which is split equally among alliance members, was $7.2 million and $3.9 million, respectively.

Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net

Other operating (income) expense, net includes net gains and losses on asset sales, abandoned projects, transaction costs and other expenses. See Item 1. Financial Statements ─ Note 3. Additional Financial Statement Information and Note 4. Property, Plant and Equipment.

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Interest Expense, Net

Components of interest expense, net are as follows for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

(in thousands)

September 30, 

September 30, 

2024

    

2023

2024

2023

Interest on Debt Instruments

$

8,678

$

8,373

$

25,575

$

25,477

Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs

764

612

2,293

1,830

Interest on Finance Lease Obligations

2

2

Total Interest Expense

9,444

8,985

27,870

27,307

Less: Amounts Capitalized

(62)

(1,030)

(1,237)

(3,720)

Interest Expense, Net

$

9,382

$

7,955

$

26,633

$

23,587

Total interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased as compared with the three months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to borrowings under our revolving credit facility. The average outstanding debt balance for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $449 million compared with $439 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Interest expense, net for the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased as compared with the three months ended September 30, 2023 due to a decrease in offsetting capitalized interest as a result of a decrease in assets under construction.

Total interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased as compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to higher amortization of debt issuance costs as a result of an amendment to our Credit Facility in October 2024. The average outstanding debt balance for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $437 million compared with $444 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Interest expense, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased as compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2023 due to a decrease in offsetting capitalized interest as a result of a decrease in assets under construction.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Operating Margin and Adjusted Operating Margin Per Barrel are supplemental non-GAAP measures that we use to evaluate current, past and expected future performance. Although these non-GAAP financial measures are important factors in assessing our operating results and cash flows, they should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income or gross margin or any other measures prepared under GAAP.

We believe this presentation is used by investors and professional research analysts for the valuation, comparison, rating, and investment recommendations of companies within our industry. Additionally, we use this information for comparative purposes within our industry. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Operating Margin and Adjusted Operating Margin per Barrel are not measures of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as measures of liquidity or as alternatives to net income or gross margin. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Operating Margin and Adjusted Operating Margin per Barrel as defined by us may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies and should be considered in conjunction with net income and other measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, such as gross margin, operating income or cash flows from operating activities.

Adjusted EBITDA

We use Adjusted EBITDA as a performance measure to assess the ability of our assets to generate sufficient cash to pay interest costs, support indebtedness and, at the discretion of our Board of Directors, return capital to equity holders. We also use Adjusted EBITDA as a performance measure under our short-term incentive plan. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus: interest expense; income taxes; depreciation,

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amortization and accretion expense; abandoned well costs, asset impairment and abandoned project charges; losses on the sale of assets; transaction costs; research and development expense; change in payables related to the Tax Receivable Agreement liability as a result of state tax rate changes; loss on debt modification; stock-based compensation expense; and other non-recurring or unusual expenses or charges (such as litigation expenses, severance costs and amortization expense related to the implementation costs of our new ERP system (as defined below)), less any gains on the sale of assets.

Adjusted Operating Margin and Adjusted Operating Margin per Barrel

Our Adjusted Operating Margin and Adjusted Operating Margin per Barrel are dependent upon the volume of produced water we gather and handle, the volume of recycled water and groundwater we sell and transfer, the fees we charge for such services and the recurring operating expenses we incur to perform such services. We define Adjusted Operating Margin as Gross Margin plus depreciation, amortization and accretion. We define Adjusted Operating Margin per Barrel as Adjusted Operating Margin divided by total volumes handled, sold or transferred. Adjusted Operating Margin and Adjusted Operating Margin per Barrel are non-GAAP financial measures.

We seek to maximize our Adjusted Operating Margin in part by minimizing, to the extent appropriate, expenses directly tied to operating our assets. Landowner royalties, utilities, direct labor costs, chemical costs, workover, repair and maintenance costs and contract services comprise the most significant portion of our expenses. Our operating expenses are largely variable and as such, generally fluctuate in correlation with throughput volumes.

Our Adjusted Operating Margin incrementally benefits from increased Water Solutions recycled water sales. When produced water is recycled, we recognize cost savings from reduced landowner royalties, reduced pumping costs, lower chemical treatment and filtration costs and reduced power consumption.

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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income as determined in accordance with GAAP to Adjusted EBITDA and Gross Margin as determined in accordance with GAAP to Adjusted Operating Margin for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

(in thousands)

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2024

    

2023

    

2024

    

2023

Net Income

$

16,431

$

12,242

$

46,373

$

30,381

Interest Expense, Net

9,382

7,955

26,633

23,587

Income Tax Expense

2,499

2,032

7,082

4,918

Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion

19,974

19,445

59,102

57,137

Abandoned Well Costs

8

1,214

318

1,214

Stock-Based Compensation

5,275

3,360

13,489

8,945

Abandoned Projects

78

823

128

(Gain) Loss on Disposal of Assets, Net

(30)

(2,631)

84

(2,574)

Transaction Costs

(36)

528

60

673

Research and Development Expense

408

809

2,601

1,867

Other

318

(18)

845

(612)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

54,307

$

44,936

$

157,410

$

125,664

Total Revenue

$

112,312

$

99,789

$

316,835

$

287,993

Cost of Revenue

(66,527)

(64,132)

(185,495)

(190,115)

Gross Margin

45,785

35,657

131,340

97,878

Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion

19,974

19,445

59,102

57,137

Adjusted Operating Margin

$

65,759

$

55,102

$

190,442

$

155,015

Total Volumes (thousands of barrels)

145,069

139,429

416,044

399,525

Adjusted Operating Margin/BBL

$

0.45

$

0.40

$

0.46

$

0.39

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

Our primary needs for cash are permitting, development and construction of water handling and recycling assets to meet customers’ needs, and the payment of contractual obligations including debt and working capital obligations. When appropriate, we enhance shareholder returns by returning capital to shareholders, such as through dividend payments and share buybacks (to the extent determined by our Board of Directors).

Funding for these cash needs may be provided by any combination of internally generated cash flow, borrowings under our Credit Facility or accessing the capital markets. We believe that our cash flows, availability under our Credit Facility and leverage profile provide us with the financial flexibility to fund attractive growth opportunities in the future.

As of September 30, 2024, we had a cash balance of $32.8 million and working capital, defined as current assets less current liabilities, of $64.3 million. We had $400.0 million face value of Notes outstanding and $55.0 million outstanding under our Credit Facility, with $291.7 million of availability under our Credit Facility. As of September 30, 2024, we were in compliance with all the covenants under our Credit Facility and the indenture governing the Notes.

On October 1, 2024, we made an interest payment of $15.3 million on the Notes. As of November 1, 2024, we had an outstanding balance of $50.0 million under our Credit Facility at a weighted average interest rate of 7.504%. The borrowings are primarily being used to fund our capital program.

We have an agreement with an unaffiliated water disposal company to dispose of a minimum volume of produced water. As of September 30, 2024, the remaining minimum commitment under this agreement was

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$21.7 million, undiscounted. As of September 30, 2024, we had short-term purchase obligations for products and services of approximately $4.6 million due in the next twelve months. See Item 1. Financial Statements ─ Note 10. Commitments and Contingencies.

Dividends and Distributions

Our Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.09 per share for the first quarter of 2024 and a dividend of $0.105 per share for each of the second and third quarters of 2024 on our Class A common stock. In conjunction with the dividend payments, a distribution of $0.09 per unit was paid to unit holders of Solaris LLC for the first quarter, and a distribution of $0.105 was paid to unit holders of Solaris LLC for each of the second and third quarters of 2024, subject to the same payment and record dates.

Our Board of Directors declared a dividend on our Class A common stock for the fourth quarter of 2024 of $0.105 per share. In conjunction with the dividend payment, a distribution of $0.105 per unit will be paid to unit holders of Solaris LLC. The dividend will be paid on December 19, 2024 to holders of record of our Class A common stock as of the close of business on December 5, 2024. The distribution to unit holders of Solaris LLC will be subject to the same payment and record dates.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities totaled $111.2 million as compared with $152.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The net decrease was primarily related to a net decrease of $17.3 million in working capital items for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to a net increase of $51.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, which was primarily related to an increase in accounts receivable balances for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 in comparison to a decrease in accounts receivable balances for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net cash used in investing activities totaled $87.0 million as compared with $111.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and was primarily related to expenditures for property, plant and equipment. The decrease in expenditures during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was a result of lower capital spending required to accommodate our long-term contracted customers. The nine months ended September 30, 2023 also includes $20.1 million for the sale of certain assets. See Item 1. Financial Statements ─ Note 4. Property, Plant and Equipment.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net cash provided by financing activities totaled $3.5 million and consisted of net Credit Facility borrowings of $29.0 million, $18.2 million in dividends and distributions payments, $5.6 million in payments related to the insurance premium financing and $1.4 million treasury stock repurchases related to tax withholding on stock awards that vested. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net cash used in financing activities totaled $17.7 million and consisted of $1.0 million in net Credit Facility repayments, $16.1 million in dividends and distributions payments and $0.6 million treasury stock repurchases related to tax withholding on stock awards that vested.

Capital Requirements

We expect our capital expenditures will be between approximately $98.0 million to $105.0 million for 2024, which is based on our currently contracted customers’ latest outlooks on our dedicated acreage. Factors that could result in an increase in our capital expenditures include an increase in expected drilling activity due to the sale or exchange of dedicated acreage to customers with more active drilling practices and other changes in drilling programs. We intend to fund capital requirements through our primary sources of liquidity, which

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include cash on hand and cash flows from operations and, if needed, our borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility.

Emerging Growth Company Status

We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act, and we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not “emerging growth companies.” We may take advantage of these exemptions until we are no longer an “emerging growth company.” Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that an “emerging growth company” can take advantage of the extended transition period afforded by the JOBS Act for the implementation of new or revised accounting standards. We have elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards and as a result of this election, our condensed consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with public company effective dates. We may take advantage of these exemptions up until the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of our initial public offering or such earlier time that we are no longer an emerging growth company. We would cease to be an emerging growth company if we have more than $1.235 billion in annual revenue, we have more than $700.0 million in market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates or we issue more than $1.0 billion of non-convertible debt securities over a three-year period.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices. Currently, our market risks relate to potential changes in the fair value of our long-term debt due to fluctuations in applicable market interest rates. Going forward, our market risk exposure generally will be limited to those risks that arise in the normal course of business, as we do not engage in speculative, non-operating transactions, nor do we utilize financial instruments or derivative instruments for trading purposes. We believe that our exposures to market risk have not changed materially since those reported under Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” included in our 2023 Annual Report.

Commodity Price Risk

The market for our services is indirectly exposed to fluctuations in the prices of crude oil and natural gas to the extent such fluctuations impact drilling and completion activity levels and thus impact the activity levels and timing of activity of our customers in the exploration and production and oilfield services industries.

A portion of our revenue is directly exposed to fluctuations in the price of crude oil because one of our largest customer contracts provides for rates that periodically fluctuate within a defined range in response to changes in WTI. According to the terms of the contract, the per barrel fee increases when WTI exceeds a certain base price. In addition, skim oil sales revenue is directly exposed to fluctuations in the price of crude oil.

We do not currently hedge our exposure to commodity price risk.

Interest Rate Risk

We are subject to interest rate risk on a portion of our long-term debt under the Credit Facility. As of September 30, 2024, we had $55.0 million of outstanding borrowings under our Credit Facility at a weighted-average interest rate of 8.017%. The outstanding borrowings under our Credit Facility generally bear a rate of interest at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 0.1% plus an alternative base rate spread and are therefore susceptible to interest rate fluctuations. A hypothetical one percentage point increase in interest rates on our borrowings outstanding under our Credit Facility at September 30, 2024 would increase our annual interest expense by approximately $0.6 million.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

In accordance with Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15, we have evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of September 30, 2024. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2024, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Except as described below, there were no changes in internal control over financial reporting identified in the evaluation for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we implemented a new Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) system. In connection with this ERP system implementation, we updated our internal controls over financial reporting, as necessary, to accommodate modifications to our business processes and accounting procedures. We will continue to monitor the impact of this implementation on our processes and procedures, as well as the impact on our internal controls over financial reporting. We do not believe that this ERP system implementation will have an adverse effect on our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Due to the nature of our business, we may become, from time to time, involved in routine litigation or subject to disputes or claims related to our business activities. During the reporting period, there have been no material changes to the status of the legal proceedings previously disclosed in Part II, Item 1 of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. In the opinion of our management, there are no other pending litigation, disputes or claims against us which, if decided adversely, will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, cash flows or results of operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes or updates to our risk factors that were previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our 2023 Annual Report.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table summarizes the repurchases of our common stock occurring in the third quarter of 2024:

Period

Total Number of Shares Purchased

Average Price Paid Per Share

Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs

Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs

7/1/2024 - 7/31/2024

-

$

-

-

-

8/1/2024 - 8/31/2024 (1)

328

17.71

-

-

9/1/2024 - 9/30/2024 (1)

5,111

16.82

-

-

Total

5,439

$

16.87

-

-

(1)Represents shares of our Class A common stock received by us from employees for the payment of withholding taxes due on shares of common stock issued under our 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

Trading Arrangements for Directors and Officers

During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, no director or Section 16 officer adopted or terminated any Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements (in each case, as defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K).

Item 6. Exhibits

The exhibits listed are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

3.1

Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2023, File No. 001-40955).

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on October 26, 2021, File No. 333-260499).

10.1†*

Amendment to the Aris Water Solutions, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.

10.2†*

Amendment to the Aris Water Solutions Inc. Change in Control Severance Plan.

31.1*

Certification of Amanda M. Brock pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*

Certification of Stephan E. Tompsett pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1**

Certification of Amanda M. Brock pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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32.2**

Certification of Stephan E. Tompsett pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101.INS*

XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

101.SCH*

Inline XBRL Schema Document.

101.CAL*

Inline XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document.

101.DEF*

Inline XBRL Definition Linkbase Document.

101.LAB*

Inline XBRL Label Linkbase Document.

101.PRE*

Inline XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document.

104*

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

*Filed herewith.

**Furnished herewith and not deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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Signatures

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.

November 5, 2024

Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

By:

/s/ Amanda M. Brock

Amanda M. Brock

President and Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Stephan E. Tompsett

Stephan E. Tompsett

R. Schroer

Chief Financial Officer

/s/ Jeffrey K. Hunt

Jeffrey K. Hunt

Chief Accounting Officer

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