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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024

or

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ______ to ______

Commission File Number: 001-40955

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Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

87-1022110

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

9651 Katy Freeway, Suite 400

Houston, Texas

77024

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(832) 304-7003

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

ARIS

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes   No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes   No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  No 

As of May 6, 2024, the registrant had 30,547,736 shares of Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share, and 27,543,565 shares of Class B common stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

3

Item 1.

Financial Statements (unaudited)

5

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

8

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

9

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

22

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

32

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

33

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

33

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

33

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

33

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

34

Item 3.

Defaults upon Senior Securities

34

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

34

Item 5.

Other Information

34

Item 6.

Exhibits

34

Signatures

36

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10Q (this “Quarterly Report”) includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this Quarterly Report, including, without limitation, statements regarding our future results of operations or financial condition, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “guidance,” “preliminary,” “project,” “estimate,” “outlook,” “expect,” “continue,” “will,” “intend,” “plan,” “targets,” “believe,” “forecast,” “future,” “potential,” “should,” “may,” “possible,” “could” and variations of such words or similar expressions.

You should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We have based the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and operating results. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the section titled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (our “2023 Annual Report”) and found elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, including, but not limited to, the following:

the impact of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine and Middle Eastern conflicts on the global economy, including the impact on financial markets and the energy industry;
the level of capital spending and development by oil and gas companies, including potential reductions in capital expenditures by oil and gas producers in response to commodity price volatility and/or reduced demand;
our reliance on a limited number of customers and a particular region for substantially all of our revenues;
the impact of competition on our operations, including our ability to renew or replace expiring contracts on acceptable terms;
the degree to which our E&P customers may elect to operate their water-management services in-house rather than outsource these services to companies like us;
our customers’ ability to complete and produce new wells;
risks related to acquisitions and organic growth projects, including our ability to realize their expected benefits;
capacity constraints on regional oil, natural gas and water gathering, processing and pipeline systems that result in a slowdown or delay in drilling and completion activity, and thus a slowdown or delay in the demand for our services;
our ability to retain key management and employees and to hire and retain skilled labor;
our health, safety and environmental performance;
the impact of current and future laws, rulings and federal and state governmental regulations, including those related to hydraulic fracturing, accessing water, handling of produced water, carbon

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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)

    

March 31, 

December 31,

    

2024

2023

Assets

    

    

Cash

$

20,654

$

5,063

Accounts Receivable, Net

55,426

59,393

Accounts Receivable from Affiliate

25,669

22,963

Other Receivables

11,084

12,767

Prepaids and Deposits

6,350

8,364

Total Current Assets

119,183

108,550

Fixed Assets

Property, Plant and Equipment

1,079,012

1,041,703

Accumulated Depreciation

(131,121)

(121,989)

Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

947,891

919,714

Intangible Assets, Net

223,013

232,277

Goodwill

34,585

34,585

Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net

20,729

22,634

Right-of-Use Assets

16,454

16,726

Other Assets

5,740

5,995

Total Assets

$

1,367,595

$

1,340,481

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Accounts Payable

$

37,814

$

25,925

Payables to Affiliate

695

894

Insurance Premium Financing Liability

3,676

5,463

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

66,903

64,416

Total Current Liabilities

109,088

96,698

Long-Term Debt, Net of Debt Issuance Costs

422,259

421,792

Asset Retirement Obligations

20,149

19,030

Tax Receivable Agreement Liability

98,274

98,274

Other Long-Term Liabilities

16,423

16,794

Total Liabilities

666,193

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 March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023

Class A Common Stock $0.01 par value, 600,000,000 authorized, 31,097,976 issued and 30,547,736 outstanding as of March 31, 2024; 30,669,932 issued and 30,251,613 outstanding as of December 31, 2023

310

306

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

275

275

Treasury Stock (at Cost), 550,240 shares as of March 31, 2024; 418,319 shares as of December 31, 2023

(6,714)

(5,133)

Additional Paid-in-Capital

333,252

328,543

Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)

4,652

(87)

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

331,775

323,904

Noncontrolling Interest

369,627

363,989

Total Stockholders' Equity

701,402

687,893

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

$

1,367,595

$

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

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

March 31, 

    

2024

    

2023

Revenue

Produced Water Handling

$

59,106

$

46,100

Produced Water Handling — Affiliate

26,827

23,140

Water Solutions

11,702

13,882

Water Solutions — Affiliate

5,242

7,984

Other Revenue

529

465

Total Revenue

103,406

91,571

Cost of Revenue

Direct Operating Costs

39,646

43,845

Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion

19,421

18,606

Total Cost of Revenue

59,067

62,451

Operating Costs and Expenses

Abandoned Well Costs

335

General and Administrative

14,501

11,799

Research and Development Expense

1,065

408

Other Operating Expense, Net

580

217

Total Operating Expenses

16,481

12,424

Operating Income

27,858

16,696

Other Expense

Interest Expense, Net

8,438

7,661

Other

1

Total Other Expense

8,439

7,661

Income Before Income Taxes

19,419

9,035

Income Tax Expense

2,589

1,327

Net Income

16,830

7,708

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

9,207

4,330

Net Income Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

$

7,623

$

3,378

Net Income Per Share of Class A Common Stock

Basic

$

0.23

$

0.11

Diluted

$

0.23

$

0.11

Weighted Average Shares of Class A Common Stock Outstanding

Basic

30,354,014

29,935,145

Diluted

30,354,014

29,935,145

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

6

Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31, 

    

2024

    

2023

Cash Flow from Operating Activities

Net Income

$

16,830

$

7,708

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

Deferred Income Tax Expense

2,129

1,300

Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion

19,421

18,606

Stock-Based Compensation

3,521

2,468

Abandoned Well Costs

335

Gain on Disposal of Assets, Net

(54)

(13)

Abandoned Projects

729

Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs, Net

716

508

Other

323

180

Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:

Accounts Receivable

3,371

7,951

Accounts Receivable from Affiliate

(2,706)

18,790

Other Receivables

1,683

(332)

Prepaids and Deposits

2,014

1,262

Accounts Payable

3,382

1,298

Payables to Affiliate

(199)

(410)

Accrued Liabilities and Other

(7,686)

357

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

43,809

59,673

Cash Flow from Investing Activities

Property, Plant and Equipment Expenditures

(19,582)

(35,315)

Proceeds from the Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment

1

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

(19,581)

(35,315)

Cash Flow from Financing Activities

Dividends and Distributions Paid

(5,449)

(5,373)

Repurchase of Shares

(1,310)

(599)

Repayment of Credit Facility

(15,000)

(9,000)

Proceeds from Credit Facility

15,000

15,000

Payment of Insurance Premium Financing

(1,878)

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities

(8,637)

28

Net Increase in Cash

15,591

24,386

Cash, Beginning of Period

5,063

1,122

Cash, End of Period

$

20,654

$

25,508

Supplementary Cash Flow Data

    

Cash Paid for Interest

$

986

$

633

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 Months Ended March 31, 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

Three Months Ended March 31, 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

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 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 March 31, 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.

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 three months ended March 31, 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)

March 31, 2024

December 31, 2023

Carrying

Fair

Carrying

Fair

    

Amount

    

Value

    

Amount

    

Value

Senior Sustainability-Linked Notes

$

400,000

$

403,864

$

400,000

$

405,090

Credit Facility

$

26,000

$

26,000

$

26,000

$

26,000

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

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are net of accumulated amortization of $143.7 million and $134.4 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

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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 March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had receivables of $25.7 million and $23.0 million, respectively, from ConocoPhillips that were recorded in “Accounts Receivable from Affiliate” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had payables of $0.6 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 $32.1 million and $31.1 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

Collaborative Arrangements

We have a strategic agreement (the “Beneficial Reuse Strategic Agreement”) 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 account for reimbursements of research and development costs under the Beneficial Reuse Strategic Agreement 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.

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred $2.6 million and $148 thousand, respectively, in total research and development expenses relating to the Beneficial Reuse Strategic Agreement, which was offset by $2.0 million and $0.1 million, respectively, in amounts due from the other alliance members for reimbursement of these shared costs.

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. Other than the required disclosures, 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 annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 and should be applied prospectively. Other than the required disclosures, 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)

    

March 31, 

December 31,

    

2024

2023

Other Receivables

Insurance and Third Party Receivables for Remediation Expenses

$

3,510

$

4,064

Reimbursable Research and Development Receivable

227

1,450

Property Insurance Receivable

4,000

4,000

Reimbursable Projects and Other

3,347

3,253

Total Other Receivables

$

11,084

$

12,767

Prepaids and Deposits

Prepaid Insurance

$

3,824

$

5,494

Other Prepaids and Deposits

2,526

2,870

Total Prepaids and Deposits

$

6,350

$

8,364

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

Accrued Operating Expense

$

25,335

$

33,491

Accrued Capital Costs

14,007

3,812

Accrued Interest

15,677

8,510

Accrued Compensation

4,419

10,118

Lease Liabilities

1,773

1,676

Asset Retirement Obligation

578

763

Contingent Consideration Liability

1,261

1,221

Advance Billings for Reimbursable Research and Development Expense

1,120

Other

3,853

3,705

Total Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

$

66,903

$

64,416

Other Long-Term Liabilities

Noncurrent Lease Liabilities

$

14,579

$

14,716

Contingent Consideration Liability

1,844

2,078

Total Other Long-Term Liabilities

$

16,423

$

16,794

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Statement of Operations

Other statement of operations information is as follows:

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended

March 31, 

    

2024

    

2023

Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion Expense

Depreciation - Property, Plant and Equipment

$

9,839

$

8,862

Amortization - Intangible Assets

9,263

9,452

Accretion of Asset Retirement Obligations

319

292

Total Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion Expense

$

19,421

$

18,606

Other Operating Expense, Net

Gain on Disposal of Assets, Net

$

(54)

$

(13)

Transaction Costs

7

45

Abandoned Projects

729

Other

(102)

185

Other Operating Expense, Net

$

580

$

217

Interest Expense

Interest on Debt Instruments

$

8,301

$

8,561

Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs

766

610

Total Interest Expense

9,067

9,171

Less: Capitalized Interest

(629)

(1,510)

Total Interest Expense, Net

$

8,438

$

7,661

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)

    

March 31, 

December 31,

    

2024

2023

Wells, Facilities, Water Ponds and Related Equipment

$

569,701

$

561,059

Pipelines

434,154

427,528

Vehicles, Equipment, Computers and Office Furniture

25,019

24,496

Assets Subject to Depreciation

1,028,874

1,013,083

Land

463

463

Projects and Construction in Progress

49,675

28,157

Total Property, Plant and Equipment

1,079,012

1,041,703

Accumulated Depreciation

(131,121)

(121,989)

Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

$

947,891

$

919,714

Accrued PP&E additions totaled $31.2 million and $13.1 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Abandoned Assets

In 2023, management determined a stand-alone produced water handling facility was no longer economically beneficial to the operations of the Company, and the well was shut-in and taken out of service. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we recognized an additional $0.3 million of plugging and abandonment

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expense related to this well, which is included in “Abandoned Well Costs” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Abandoned Projects

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we recorded $0.7 million in abandoned project expense related to 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. This is recorded in “Other Operating Expense, Net” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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 March 31, 2024.

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

As of March 31, 2024, we estimated that if all the remaining Solaris LLC units were redeemed for shares of our Class A common stock, the TRA liability would be approximately $240.9 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 under the terms of the TRA. As of March 31, 2024, we estimated the liability associated with this lump-sum payment (or “early termination payment”) would be approximately $149.0 million, discounted. These amounts 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.

6.Debt

Our debt consists of the following:

(in thousands)

    

March 31, 

December 31,

    

2024

2023

7.625% Senior Sustainability-Linked Notes

$

400,000

$

400,000

Credit Facility

26,000

26,000

Total Long-Term Debt

426,000

426,000

Less: Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs

(3,741)

(4,208)

Total Long-Term Debt, Net of Debt Issuance Costs

$

422,259

$

421,792

Insurance Premium Financing Liability

$

3,676

$

5,463

Total Debt

$

425,935

$

427,255

(1)Credit Facility borrowings bore weighted average interest rates of 8.173% and 8.276% at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

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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 redemption prices ranging from 103.8125% through March 31, 2025 to 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 March 31, 2024, we had $150 thousand in letters of credit outstanding and $323.9 million in revolving commitments available.

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 March 31, 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 is repayable in monthly installments of principal and interest through September 2024. As of March 31, 2024, the remaining balance was $3.7 million and is included in “Insurance Premium Financing Liability” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

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7.Leases

In the normal course of business, we enter into operating lease agreements to support our operations. Our leased assets include right-of-way easements for our wells and facilities, office space and other assets. We currently have no finance leases.

Balance Sheet Information

The following table provides supplemental consolidated balance sheet information related to leases:

(in thousands)

March 31, 

    

December 31,

Classification

2024

2023

Assets

Right-of-Use Assets

Right-of-Use Assets

$

16,454

$

16,726

Liabilities

Current Lease Liabilities

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

$

1,773

$

1,676

Noncurrent Lease Liabilities

Other Long-Term Liabilities

14,579

14,716

Statement of Operations Information

The following table provides the components of lease cost, excluding lease costs related to short-term leases:

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2024

    

2023

Direct Operating Costs

$

336

$

293

General and Administrative

517

220

Total Lease Cost

$

853

$

513

Short-Term Leases

Our short-term lease costs, which consisted primarily of field equipment rentals, totaled $3.1 million and $4.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Cash Flow Information

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

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2024

    

2023

Cash Paid for Amounts Included in Lease Liabilities

$

620

$

334

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

333

71

Lease Terms and Discount Rates

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

March 31, 2024

December 31, 2023

Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Years)

7.4

7.6

Weighted Average Discount Rate

6.34%

6.30%

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Annual Lease Maturities

The following table provides maturities of lease liabilities at March 31, 2024:

(in thousands)

2024

$

1,889

2025

2,210

2026

1,941

2027

3,182

2028

2,748

Thereafter

8,941

Total Lease Payments

20,911

Less: Interest

(4,559)

Present Value of Lease Liabilities

$

16,352

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 months ended March 31, 2024, we recognized total sublease income of $0.2 million, 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 $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, of which $0.5 million was current, and the remainder was deferred. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we recorded income tax expense of $1.3 million, 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 three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was 13.3% and 14.7%, respectively. The difference between the federal statutory rate and our estimated annual ETR is primarily due to the impact of the noncontrolling interest.

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

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condensed consolidated balance sheet decreased $1.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024.

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 three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, zero and 20,953 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

On February 23, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.09 per share for the first quarter 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 of 2024, subject to the same payment and record dates.

On April 30, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a dividend on our Class A common stock for the second 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 June 20, 2024 to holders of record of our Class A common stock as of the close of business on June 6, 2024. The distribution to unit holders of Solaris LLC will be subject to the same payment and record dates.

Treasury Stock

During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, 108,814 shares and 42,293 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 three months ended March 31, 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.

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 consolidated financial statements.

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Delivery Commitment

We have an agreement with an unaffiliated water disposal company to dispose of a minimum volume of produced water. As of March 31, 2024, the remaining term of this commitment was 6.2 years with a remaining minimum commitment of $24.8 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 March 31, 2024, we had purchase obligations and commitments of approximately $30.1 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 months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we recognized $0.4 million and $1.4 million of expense, respectively, related to environmental matters that were recorded in “Direct Operating Costs” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2024, we accrued insurance proceeds and third-party receivables of $5.1 million, of which $3.5 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.

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:

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

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2024

2023

Net Income Attributable to Stockholders' Equity

$

16,830

$

7,708

Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

9,207

4,330

Net Income Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

7,623

3,378

Participating Basic Earnings (1)

(512)

(209)

Basic Net Income Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

$

7,111

$

3,169

Reallocation of Participating Net Income

-

-

Diluted Net Income Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

$

7,111

$

3,169

Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

30,354,014

29,935,145

Dilutive Performance-Based Stock Units

-

-

Dilutive Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

30,354,014

29,935,145

Basic Net Income Per Share of Class A Common Stock

$

0.23

$

0.11

Diluted Net Income Per Share of Class A Common Stock

$

0.23

$

0.11

(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

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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 and 27,568,302 weighted average shares of Class B common stock outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, were determined to be antidilutive 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 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.

Restricted Stock and 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

1,422,857

12.04

Forfeited

(34,310)

11.90

Vested

(428,044)

11.78

Outstanding at March 31, 2024

2,566,806

$

11.88

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 March 31, 2024, approximately $26.9 million of compensation cost related to unvested shares of restricted stock and RSUs remained to be recognized. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 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

-

-

Forfeited

-

-

Outstanding at March 31, 2024

404,993

$

13.06

The PSUs 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.

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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 March 31, 2024, approximately $2.3 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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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 months ended March 31, 2024, included elsewhere in this report, as well as our 2023 Annual Report, which includes disclosures regarding our critical accounting policies as part of “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

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.

First Quarter 2024 Results

Significant financial and operating highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2024 include:

Total produced water handling volumes sold of 1,159 thousand barrels of water per day (“kbwpd”), an increase of 19% as compared with the first quarter of 2023
Total water solutions volumes sold of 364 kbwpd, a decrease of 10% as compared with the first quarter of 2023
Direct operating costs per barrel of $0.29, a decrease of 17% as compared with the first quarter of 2023
Gross margin per barrel of $0.32, an increase of 33% as compared with the first quarter of 2023
Adjusted Operating Margin per Barrel (non-GAAP financial measure) of $0.46, an increase of 18% as compared with the first quarter of 2023
Total revenue of $103.4 million, an increase of 13% as compared with the first quarter of 2023
Net income of $16.8 million, an increase of 118% as compared with the first quarter of 2023
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP financial measure) of $53.1 million, an increase of 39% as compared with the first quarter of 2023
Dividend paid on our Class A common stock for the first quarter of 2024 of $0.09 per share, along with a distribution of $0.09 per unit paid to unit holders of Solaris LLC

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

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Beneficial Reuse Strategic Agreement

We have a strategic agreement (the “Beneficial Reuse Strategic Agreement”) 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. Our goal under the Beneficial Reuse Strategic Agreement 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. Aris is 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 and ExxonMobil. The treated water will then be reused in a variety of ongoing research projects, including non-consumptive agriculture, low emission hydrogen production and the direct air capture of atmospheric carbon dioxide. Aris and the other alliance members are working with appropriate regulators, with a goal to complete testing and performance evaluation of pilot technologies by the end of 2024.

Research Grant by the Department of Energy

In December 2023, we were selected by the Department of Energy to receive a research grant related to the treatment and desalination of produced water as an irrigation source for non-consumptive agriculture. The terms and conditions of the grant are currently being negotiated and if awarded, would allow us to further expand our ongoing greenhouse study with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, which uses treated and 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 this ongoing 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 agricultural irrigation applications.

In addition, the study is expected to be expanded 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 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.

General Trends and Outlook

Market Dynamics

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has had, and the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict may also have, 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 are being impacted by multiple factors such as supply disruptions and current recessionary concerns. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the average West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) crude oil spot price was $77.50 as compared with $75.93 for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Commodity prices will also continue to depend on the responses of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and other oil exporting nations (“OPEC+”) to supply disruptions and higher prices. In April and July 2023, OPEC+ announced further oil output reductions, which are expected to continue through the end of 2024.

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.

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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 high. The degree of inflation, and length of time it continues, will be impacted by any further steps the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank takes to combat inflationary pressures, such as by continuing to adjust 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 in the CPI 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 regulator responses to seismic activity, while continuing to provide service to our 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.

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Results of Operations

Results of operations were as follows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31, 

    

    

2024

    

2023

    

2024 vs. 2023

Revenue

 

  

 

  

 

  

    

  

Produced Water Handling

$

59,106

$

46,100

$

13,006

28

%

Produced Water Handling—Affiliates

 

26,827

23,140

3,687

16

%

Water Solutions

 

11,702

13,882

(2,180)

(16)

%

Water Solutions—Affiliates

 

5,242

7,984

(2,742)

(34)

%

Other Revenue

529

465

64

14

%

Total Revenue

 

103,406

91,571

11,835

13

%

Cost of Revenue

 

Direct Operating Costs

 

39,646

43,845

(4,199)

(10)

%

Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion

 

19,421

18,606

815

4

%

Total Cost of Revenue

 

59,067

62,451

(3,384)

(5)

%

Operating Costs and Expenses

 

Abandoned Well Costs

335

335

N/M

%

General and Administrative

 

14,501

11,799

2,702

23

%

Research and Development Expense

1,065

408

657

161

%

Other Operating Expense, Net

 

580

217

363

167

%

Total Operating Expenses

 

16,481

12,424

4,057

33

%

Operating Income

 

27,858

16,696

11,162

67

%

Interest Expense, Net

 

8,438

7,661

777

10

%

Other

1

1

N/M

%

Income Before Income Taxes

 

19,419

9,035

10,384

115

%

Income Tax Expense

 

2,589

1,327

1,262

95

%

Net Income

$

16,830

$

7,708

$

9,122

118

%

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 March 31, 2024 and 2023:

Three Months Ended

March 31, 

    

2024

    

2023

2024 vs. 2023

(thousands of barrels of water per day)

Produced Water Handling Volumes

1,159

971

188

19

%

Water Solutions Volumes

Recycled Produced Water Volumes Sold

337

258

79

31

%

Groundwater Volumes Sold

27

147

(120)

(82)

%

Total Water Solutions Volumes

364

405

(41)

(10)

%

Total Volumes

1,523

1,376

147

11

%

Per Barrel Operating Metrics (1)

Produced Water Handling Revenue/Barrel

$

0.81

$

0.79

$

0.02

3

%

Water Solutions Revenue/Barrel

$

0.51

$

0.60

$

(0.09)

(15)

%

Revenue/Barrel of Total Volumes (2)

$

0.74

$

0.74

$

-

-

%

Direct Operating Costs/Barrel

$

0.29

$

0.35

$

(0.06)

(17)

%

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 March 31, 2024 and 2023:

Three Months Ended

March 31, 

    

2024

    

2023

2024 vs. 2023

Skim Oil Volumes (bpd)

1,729

1,348

381

28

%

Skim Oil Volumes/Produced Water Handling Volumes

0.15%

0.14%

0.01%

7

%

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

$

68.72

$

68.54

$

0.18

-

%

(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 three-month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:

Three Months Ended

(in thousands, except per unit amounts)

March 31, 

2024

    

2023

Produced Water Handling Fees

$

75,123

$

60,924

Skim Oil Sales Revenue

10,810

8,316

Total Produced Water Handling Revenue

$

85,933

$

69,240

Produced Water Handling Fees/Bbl

$

0.71

$

0.70

Skim Oil Sales Revenue/Bbl

0.10

0.09

Total Produced Water Handling Revenue/Bbl

$

0.81

$

0.79

Produced water handling revenues increased for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared with the three months ended March 31, 2023 primarily due to:

an increase of $12.8 million related to a 188 kbwpd volume increase driven by activity associated with our long-term acreage dedication agreements, and
an increase of $2.5 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 March 31, 2024 as compared with the three months ended March 31, 2023 primarily due to a $9.0 million decrease related to a 120 kbwpd groundwater volume decrease as a result of a shift towards providing more recycled produced water as a proportion of total water solutions volumes, partially offset by a $3.6 million increase related to a 79 kbwpd volume increase in recycled volumes sold.

Expenses

An analysis of expenses is as follows:

Direct Operating Costs

Direct operating costs decreased $4.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared with the three months ended March 31, 2023 primarily due to a $4.9 million decrease in groundwater purchases related to lower groundwater volumes for water solutions. The decrease in direct operating costs during the three months ended March 31, 2024 also included lower electricity and fuel costs due to continued electrification of facilities and lower chemical costs, partially offset by higher reuse facility repairs and maintenance expenses.

Direct operating costs decreased $0.06 on a per barrel basis, quarter over quarter, 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 months ended March 31, 2024 as compared with the three months ended March 31, 2023 increased primarily 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 $2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared with the three months ended March 31, 2023 primarily due to a $0.9 million increase in stock-based compensation expense, which was $3.2 million and $2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The increase in G&A expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2024 also included higher compensation and benefits expenses related to higher headcount, higher professional legal fees, higher insurance expense 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 increased for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared with the three months ended March 31, 2023 due to internal beneficial reuse research and development, as well as the Beneficial Reuse Strategic Agreement, as described above. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred $2.6 million and $148 thousand, respectively, in total research and development expenses relating to the Beneficial Reuse Strategic Agreement. The Company’s share of expense associated with the Beneficial Reuse Strategic Agreement was $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to $37 thousand of related research and development expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Other Operating Expense, Net

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

Interest Expense, Net

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

Three Months Ended

(in thousands)

March 31, 

2024

    

2023

Interest on Debt Instruments

$

8,301

$

8,561

Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs

766

610

Total Interest Expense

9,067

9,171

Less: Amounts Capitalized

(629)

(1,510)

Interest Expense, Net

$

8,438

$

7,661

Total interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 remained relatively flat as compared with the three months ended March 31, 2023. The average outstanding debt balance for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $426 million compared with $446 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

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Interest expense, net for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased as compared with the three months ended March 31, 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, 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 temporary power costs, litigation expenses and severance costs), 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 and temporary power costs. 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 is incrementally benefited 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

(in thousands)

March 31, 

    

2024

    

2023

Net Income

$

16,830

$

7,708

Interest Expense, Net

8,438

7,661

Income Tax Expense

2,589

1,327

Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion

19,421

18,606

Abandoned Well Costs

335

Stock-Based Compensation

3,521

2,468

Abandoned Projects

729

Gain on Disposal of Assets, Net

(54)

(13)

Transaction Costs

7

45

Research and Development Expense

1,065

408

Other

227

(104)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

53,108

$

38,106

Total Revenue

$

103,406

$

91,571

Cost of Revenue

(59,067)

(62,451)

Gross Margin

44,339

29,120

Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion

19,421

18,606

Adjusted Operating Margin

$

63,760

$

47,726

Total Volumes (thousands of barrels)

138,603

123,815

Adjusted Operating Margin/BBL

$

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, 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 March 31, 2024, we had a cash balance of $20.7 million and working capital, defined as current assets less current liabilities, of $10.1 million. We had $400.0 million face value of Notes outstanding and $26.0 million outstanding under our Credit Facility, with $323.9 million of availability under our Credit Facility. As of March 31, 2024, we were in compliance with all the covenants under our Credit Facility and the indenture governing the Notes.

On April 1, 2024, we made an interest payment of $15.3 million on the Notes. As of May 6, 2024, we had an outstanding balance of $36 million under our Credit Facility at a weighted average interest rate of 8.15%. The borrowings are primarily being used to fund our capital program.

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We have an agreement with an unaffiliated water disposal company to dispose of a minimum volume of produced water. As of March 31, 2024, the remaining minimum commitment under this agreement was $24.8 million, undiscounted. As of March 31, 2024, we had short-term purchase obligations for products and services of approximately $30.1 million due in the next twelve months. See Item 1. Financial Statements ─ Note 10. Commitments and Contingencies.

Dividends and Distributions

On February 23, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.09 per share for the first quarter 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 of 2024, subject to the same payment and record dates.

On April 30, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a dividend on our Class A common stock for the second 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 June 20, 2024 to holders of record of our Class A common stock as of the close of business on June 6, 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 three months ended March 31, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities totaled $43.8 million as compared with $59.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The net decrease is primarily related to changes in working capital items, which were de minimis for the first quarter of 2024 compared to a net increase of $28.9 million for the first quarter of 2023. The three months ended March 31, 2024 includes a decrease in working capital items primarily related to accrued liabilities for capital expenditures, as less capital-related work was performed in the first quarter of 2024 as compared with the first quarter of 2023. The three months ended March 31, 2023 includes a decrease in accounts receivable balances associated with improved collections timing.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, net cash used in investing activities totaled $19.6 million as compared with $35.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and was primarily related to expenditures for property, plant and equipment. The decrease in expenditures during the three months ended March 31, 2024 was a result of lower capital spending required to accommodate our long-term contracted customers.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, net cash used in financing activities totaled $8.6 million and consisted of net Credit Facility repayments and borrowings of zero, $5.4 million of dividends and distributions payments and $1.3 million treasury stock repurchases related to tax withholding on stock awards that vested. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, net cash provided by financing activities totaled $28 thousand and consisted of $6.0 million net Credit Facility borrowings, partially offset by $5.4 million of 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 $85.0 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

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in drilling programs. We intend to fund capital requirements through our primary sources of liquidity, which 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 March 31, 2024, we had $26.0 million of outstanding borrowings under our Credit Facility at a weighted-average interest rate of 8.173%. 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 March 31, 2024 would increase our annual interest expense by approximately $0.3 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 March 31, 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 March 31, 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

There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting identified in the evaluation for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, 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. In the opinion of our management, there are no 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, other than the following:

Stateline Operating, LLC and Stateline Royalties, LP vs. Devon Energy Corporation, Stateline Water, LLC, Solaris Water Midstream, LLC and Aris Water Solutions, Inc., Cause No. 23-05-1085, 143rd District Court, Loving County, Texas

On May 4, 2023, Stateline Operating, LLC and Stateline Royalties, LP (collectively “Stateline”) filed suit against Solaris Water Midstream, LLC and affiliates (collectively “Aris”) in Loving County, Texas, District Court. Stateline also brought claims against Devon Energy Corporation and its affiliate (collectively “Devon”). Stateline has asserted claims against Aris and Devon (collectively “Defendants”) for various kinds of negligence, waste, trespass, and nuisance based on Stateline’s allegations that Defendants’ operations have harmed Stateline’s oil and gas lease through the injection of disposed saltwater. Stateline is seeking monetary damages from the Defendants. The trial is scheduled for October 15, 2024.

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 first quarter of 2024.

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Average Price Paid Per Share

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Announced Plans or
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(1)Includes 23,107 shares of our Class A common stock released from escrow for the non-cash reimbursement of certain post-acquisition workover costs pursuant to an asset purchase agreement. The price of such shares under the terms of the asset purchase agreement was $18.42 per share. The cost at the date of receipt of such shares by the Company was $11.73.
(2)Includes 108,814 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 at an average price paid per share of $12.04.

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 March 31, 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).

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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 No. 1 to Amended and Restated Water Gathering and Disposal Agreement, dated February 15, 2024, by and among Solaris Midstream DB-NM, LLC, COG Operating LLC, COG Production LLC, Concho Oil & Gas LLC and COG Acreage LP.

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.

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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.

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.

# Certain confidential information contained in this agreement has been omitted because it is both (i) not material and (ii) the type of information that the Company treats as private or confidential.

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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.

May 8, 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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Exhibit 10.1

CERTAIN CONFIDENTIAL PORTIONS OF THIS EXHIBIT HAVE BEEN OMITTED AND REPLACED WITH “[***]”. SUCH IDENTIFIED INFORMATION HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS EXHIBIT BECAUSE IT IS BOTH (I) NOT MATERIAL AND (II) THE TYPE OF INFORMATION THAT THE COMPANY TREATS AS PRIVATE OR CONFIDENTIAL.

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO

AMENDED AND RESTATED WATER GATHERING AND DISPOSAL AGREEMENT

This Amendment No. 1 (“Amendment”) dated effective as of February 15, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), is by and between Solaris Midstream DB-NM, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Gatherer”), COG Operating LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“COG”), COG Production LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“COGP”), Concho Oil & Gas LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“CO&G”), and COG Acreage LP, a Texas limited partnership (“COGA”, and with COG, COGP and CO&G collectively herein referred to in the singular as “Producer”). Gatherer and Producer are sometimes referred to in this Amendment individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.

RECITALS

WHEREAS effective June 11, 2020, Producer and Gatherer entered into an Amended and Restated Water Gathering and Disposal Agreement (the “WGDA”);

WHEREAS, the WGDA identifies several Delivery Points in the WGDA;

WHEREAS, COG is trading certain interests in a transaction whereby one Delivery Point identified in the WGDA will no longer be required by the Parties and a New Delivery Point is desired to be added to the WGDA; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the WGDA as set forth herein to, among other things, remove the unneeded Delivery Point from the WGDA and add a New Delivery Point to the WGDA.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the covenants in this Amendment, together with other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged and agreed by each Party, the Parties agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1.Recitals; Defined Terms. The Recitals and defined terms above are incorporated herein by reference. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given in the WGDA.
2.Amendments. The Parties agree to the following amendments to the WGDA:
a.The Parties hereby amend Section 4.1(b) of the WGDA to add the following new sentence at the end thereof:

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“All New Delivery Points and all other Delivery Points in effect and being utilized hereunder by the Parties as of a specified date shall be summarized and set forth on Exhibit D-6, which exhibit shall be updated from time to time by mutual agreement of the Parties to delete, revise and/or add Delivery Points, in which event Exhibit D-6 shall be amended to reflect such deletion(s), revision(s) and/or addition(s).”

b.The Parties hereby add Exhibit D-6 to the WGDA, which is attached to this Amendment.
3.Limited Effect. Producer and Gatherer agree that, except as expressly provided in this Amendment, all of the terms and provisions of the WGDA are and will remain in full force and effect and are hereby ratified and confirmed. In the event of conflict between the provisions of this Amendment and the provisions of the WGDA, this Amendment shall control. On and after the Effective Date, each reference in the WGDA to “this Agreement,” “the Agreement,” “hereunder,” “hereof,” “herein,” or words of like import will mean and be a reference to the WGDA as amended by this Amendment.
4.Representations and Warranties. Each Party hereby represents and warrants for itself that: (i) it has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Amendment and to perform its obligations hereunder; (ii) the execution of this Amendment by the individual whose signature is set forth at the end of this Amendment on behalf of such Party, and the delivery of this Amendment by such Party, have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of such Party; and (iii) this Amendment has been executed and delivered by such Party and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of such Party, enforceable against such Party in accordance with its terms.
5.Miscellaneous.
a.Governing Law and Dispute Resolution. This Amendment and any dispute involving this Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the State of Texas without regard to principles of conflicts of law otherwise applicable to such determinations. The Dispute Resolution and Arbitration provisions of GTC Section XIII(b) to the WGDA shall apply to this Amendment and are hereby incorporated into this Amendment mutatis mutandis.
b.Successors and Assigns. This Amendment shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon each of the Parties and each of their respective permitted successors and permitted assigns.
c.Headings. The topical headings used herein are inserted for convenience only and shall not be construed as having any substantive significance or meaning whatsoever, or as indicating that all of the provisions of this Amendment relating to any particular topic are to be found in any particular article or section.
d.Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in one or more counterparts (including by facsimile transmission or other customary means of electronic transmission (e.g., pdf)), each of which will be deemed to be an original copy of this Amendment and all of which, when taken together, will be deemed to constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Amendment electronically or by facsimile shall be effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Amendment.

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e.Entire Agreement; Modification. The WGDA and this Agreement constitute the sole and entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein, and there are no agreements, modifications, conditions or understandings, written or oral, expressed or implied, pertaining to the subject matter of this Amendment which are not contained in this Amendment. Modifications of this Amendment will be or become effective only upon the due and mutual execution of appropriate supplemental agreements or amendments hereto by duly authorized representatives of the respective Parties.

[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Amendment as of the Effective Date recited above.

PRODUCER:

COG Operating LLC

By:     /s/ David J. Sakolosky​ ​ Name: David J. Sakolosky ​ ​ Title:   Attorney-in-Fact ​ ​

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF TEXAS§

§

COUNTY OF HARRIS§

This instrument was acknowledged before me on this 15th day of February 2024 ​ ​by

David J. Sakolosky, Attorney-in-Fact ​ ​of COG Operating LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, on behalf of said company.

/s/ Erica Adkins​ ​​ ​

Notary Public, State of Texas

[SEAL]Erica Adkins

Notary Public, State of Texas

My commission expires:Comm. Expires 01-18-2027

Notary ID 131861163

January 18, 2027​ ​​ ​​ ​

SIGNATURE PAGE TO AMENDMENT


COG Production LLC

By:     /s/ David J. Sakolosky​ ​ Name: David J. Sakolosky ​ ​ Title:   Attorney-in-Fact ​ ​

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF TEXAS§

§

COUNTY OF HARRIS§

This instrument was acknowledged before me on this 15th day of February 2024 ​ ​by

David J. Sakolosky, Attorney-in-Fact ​ ​of COG Production LLC, a Texas limited liability company, on behalf of said company.

/s/ Erica Adkins​ ​​ ​

Notary Public, State of Texas

[SEAL]Erica Adkins

Notary Public, State of Texas

My commission expires:Comm. Expires 01-18-2027

Notary ID 131861163

January 18, 2027​ ​​ ​​ ​

SIGNATURE PAGE TO AMENDMENT


Concho Oil & Gas LLC

By:     /s/ David J. Sakolosky​ ​ Name: David J. Sakolosky ​ ​ Title:   Attorney-in-Fact ​ ​

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF TEXAS§

§

COUNTY OF HARRIS§

This instrument was acknowledged before me on this 15th day of February 2024 ​ ​by

David J. Sakolosky , Attorney-in-Fact ​ ​of Concho Oil & Gas LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, on behalf of said company.

/s/ Erica Adkins​ ​​ ​

Notary Public, State of Texas

[SEAL]Erica Adkins

Notary Public, State of Texas

My commission expires:Comm. Expires 01-18-2027

Notary ID 131861163

January 18, 2027​ ​​ ​​ ​

SIGNATURE PAGE TO AMENDMENT


COG Acreage LP

By: COG Production LLC, its general partner

By:     /s/ David J. Sakolosky​ ​ Name: David J. Sakolosky ​ ​ Title:   Attorney-in-Fact ​ ​

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF TEXAS§

§

COUNTY OF HARRIS§

This instrument was acknowledged before me on this 15th day of February 2024 ​ ​by David J. Sakolosky, Attorney-in-Fact ​ ​ COG Production LLC, as general partner of Concho Acreage LP, a Texas limited partnership, on behalf of said limited partnership.

/s/ Erica Adkins​ ​​ ​

Notary Public, State of Texas

[SEAL]Erica Adkins

Notary Public, State of Texas

My commission expires:Comm. Expires 01-18-2027

Notary ID 131861163

January 18, 2027​ ​​ ​​ ​

SIGNATURE PAGE TO AMENDMENT


GATHERER:

Solaris Midstream DB-NM, LLC

By:     /s/ Amanda Brock​ ​ Name: Amanda Brock ​ ​ Title:   Chief Executive Officer & President ​ ​

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF TEXAS§

§

COUNTY OF HARRIS§

This instrument was acknowledged before me on this 13th day of February 2024 by

Amanda Brock, Chief Executive Officer & President  ​ ​ of Solaris Midstream DB-NM, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, on behalf of said company.

/s/ Amanda Ann LeBlanc​ ​​ ​

Notary Public, State of Texas

[SEAL]Amanda Ann LeBlanc

Notary Public, State of Texas

My commission expires:Comm. Expires 04-22-2026

Notary ID 7556370

April 22, 2026​ ​​ ​​ ​

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EXHIBIT D-6

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Amended and Restated Water Gathering and Disposal Agreement

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EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A) AND RULE 15D-14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED

I, Amanda M. Brock, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (the “registrant”);
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
c)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 8, 2024

/s/ Amanda M. Brock

Amanda M. Brock

President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)


EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A) AND RULE 15D-14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED

I, Stephan E. Tompsett, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (the “registrant”);
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
c)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 8, 2024

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/s/ Stephan E. Tompsett

Stephan E. Tompsett

Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)


EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 (SUBSECTIONS (a) AND (b) OF SECTION 1350, CHAPTER 63 OF TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE)

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code), I, Amanda M. Brock, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aris Water Solutions, Inc., (the “Company”), hereby certify, to my knowledge, that:

(1)the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date:    May 8, 2024

/s/ Amanda M. Brock

Amanda M. Brock

President and Chief Executive Officer


EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 (SUBSECTIONS (a) AND (b) OF SECTION 1350, CHAPTER 63 OF TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE)

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code), I, Stephan E. Tompsett, Chief Financial Officer of Aris Water Solutions, Inc., (the “Company”), hereby certify, to my knowledge, that:

(1)the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date:    May 8, 2024

/s/ Stephan E. Tompsett

Stephan E. Tompsett

Chief Financial Officer


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Document and Entity Information - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
May 06, 2024
Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2024  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-40955  
Entity Registrant Name Aris Water Solutions, Inc.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 87-1022110  
Entity Address, Address Line One 9651 Katy Freeway  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 400  
Entity Address, City or Town Houston  
Entity Address State Or Province TX  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 77024  
City Area Code 832  
Local Phone Number 304-7003  
Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share  
Trading Symbol ARIS  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company true  
Entity Ex Transition Period false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Central Index Key 0001865187  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
Class A Common Stock    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   30,547,736
Class B Common Stock    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   27,543,565
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Assets    
Cash $ 20,654 $ 5,063
Other Receivables 11,084 12,767
Prepaids and Deposits 6,350 8,364
Total Current Assets 119,183 108,550
Fixed Assets    
Property, Plant and Equipment 1,079,012 1,041,703
Accumulated Depreciation (131,121) (121,989)
Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 947,891 919,714
Intangible Assets, Net 223,013 232,277
Goodwill 34,585 34,585
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net 20,729 22,634
Right-of-Use Assets 16,454 16,726
Other Assets 5,740 5,995
Total Assets 1,367,595 1,340,481
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity    
Insurance Premium Financing Liability 3,676 5,463
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities 66,903 64,416
Total Current Liabilities 109,088 96,698
Long-Term Debt, Net of Debt Issuance Costs 422,259 421,792
Asset Retirement Obligations 20,149 19,030
Tax Receivable Agreement Liability 98,274 98,274
Other Long-Term Liabilities 16,423 16,794
Total Liabilities 666,193 652,588
Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 10)
Stockholders' Equity    
Preferred Stock $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 authorized. None issued or outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023
Treasury Stock (at Cost), 550,240 shares as of March 31, 2024; 418,319 shares as of December 31, 2023 (6,714) (5,133)
Additional Paid-in-Capital 333,252 328,543
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) 4,652 (87)
Total Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc. 331,775 323,904
Noncontrolling Interest 369,627 363,989
Total Stockholders' Equity 701,402 687,893
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 1,367,595 1,340,481
Class A Common Stock    
Stockholders' Equity    
Common stock value 310 306
Class B Common Stock    
Stockholders' Equity    
Common stock value 275 275
Nonrelated Party    
Assets    
Accounts Receivable, Net 55,426 59,393
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity    
Accounts Payable 37,814 25,925
Related Party    
Assets    
Accounts Receivable, Net 25,669 22,963
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity    
Accounts Payable $ 695 $ 894
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares) 50,000,000 50,000,000
Preferred stock, issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares) 0 0
Treasury Stock (in shares) 550,240 418,319
Class A Common Stock    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, authorized (in shares) 600,000,000 600,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares) 31,097,976 30,669,932
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) 30,547,736 30,251,613
Class B Common Stock    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, authorized (in shares) 180,000,000 180,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares) 27,543,565 27,543,565
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) 27,543,565 27,543,565
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Revenue    
Total Revenue $ 103,406 $ 91,571
Cost of Revenue    
Direct Operating Costs 39,646 43,845
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion 19,421 18,606
Total Cost of Revenue 59,067 62,451
Operating Costs and Expenses    
Abandoned Well Costs 335  
General and Administrative 14,501 11,799
Research and Development Expense 1,065 408
Other Operating Expense, Net 580 217
Total Operating Expenses 16,481 12,424
Operating Income 27,858 16,696
Other Expense    
Interest Expense, Net 8,438 7,661
Other 1  
Total Other Expense 8,439 7,661
Income Before Income Taxes 19,419 9,035
Income Tax Expense 2,589 1,327
Net Income 16,830 7,708
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest 9,207 4,330
Net Income Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc. $ 7,623 $ 3,378
Net Income Per Share of Class A Common Stock    
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.23 $ 0.11
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.23 $ 0.11
Weighted Average Shares of Class A Common Stock Outstanding    
Basic (in shares) 30,354,014 29,935,145
Diluted (in shares) 30,354,014 29,935,145
Other Revenue    
Revenue    
Total Revenue $ 529 $ 465
Nonrelated Party | Produced Water Handling    
Revenue    
Total Revenue 59,106 46,100
Nonrelated Party | Water Solutions    
Revenue    
Total Revenue 11,702 13,882
Related Party    
Revenue    
Total Revenue 32,100 31,100
Related Party | Produced Water Handling    
Revenue    
Total Revenue 26,827 23,140
Related Party | Water Solutions    
Revenue    
Total Revenue $ 5,242 $ 7,984
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Cash Flow from Operating Activities    
Net Income $ 16,830 $ 7,708
Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to Net Cash provided by Operating Activities:    
Deferred Income Tax Expense 2,129 1,300
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion 19,421 18,606
Stock-Based Compensation 3,521 2,468
Abandoned Well Costs 335  
Gain on Disposal of Assets, Net (54) (13)
Abandoned Projects 729  
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs, Net 716 508
Other 323 180
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:    
Accounts Receivable 3,371 7,951
Accounts Receivable from Affiliate (2,706) 18,790
Other Receivables 1,683 (332)
Prepaids and Deposits 2,014 1,262
Accounts Payable 3,382 1,298
Payables to Affiliate (199) (410)
Accrued Liabilities and Other (7,686) 357
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 43,809 59,673
Cash Flow from Investing Activities    
Property, Plant and Equipment Expenditures (19,582) (35,315)
Proceeds from the Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment 1  
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (19,581) (35,315)
Cash Flow from Financing Activities    
Dividends and Distributions Paid (5,449) (5,373)
Repurchase of Shares (1,310) (599)
Repayment of Credit Facility (15,000) (9,000)
Proceeds from Credit Facility 15,000 15,000
Payment of Insurance Premium Financing (1,878)  
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities (8,637) 28
Net Increase in Cash 15,591 24,386
Cash, Beginning of Period 5,063 1,122
Cash, End of Period 20,654 25,508
Supplementary Cash Flow Data    
Cash Paid for Interest $ 986 $ 633
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' and Members' Equity - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Common Stock
Class A Common Stock
Common Stock
Class B Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Treasury Stock
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit).
Non-controlling Interest
Class A Common Stock
Class B Common Stock
Total
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 300 $ 276 $ 319,545 $ (2,891) $ (7,722) $ 347,579     $ 657,087
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 30,115,979 27,575,519   196,762          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                  
Redemption of Class B Shares for Class A Shares     267     (267)      
Redemption of Class B Shares for Class A Shares (in shares) 20,953 (20,953)              
Stock-based Compensation Expense $ 2   2,383     83     2,468
Stock-based Compensation Expense (in shares) 175,717                
Increase in TRA Liability Related to Share Redemption, Net     (110)           (110)
Deferred Tax Assets Acquired     82           82
Dividends and Distributions (in dollars per share)         (2,826) (2,588)     (5,414)
Purchase of Treasury Stock       $ (599)         (599)
Purchase of Treasury Stock (in shares)       42,293          
Net Income         3,378 4,330     7,708
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2023 $ 302 $ 276 322,167 $ (3,490) (7,170) 349,137     661,222
Ending Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023 30,312,649 27,554,566   239,055          
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 306 $ 275 328,543 $ (5,133) (87) 363,989     687,893
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 30,669,932 27,543,565   418,319     30,251,613 27,543,565  
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                  
Redemption of Class B Shares for Class A Shares (in shares) 0                
Stock-based Compensation Expense $ 4   4,503     (986)     3,521
Stock-based Compensation Expense (in shares) 428,044                
Deferred Tax Assets Acquired     224           224
Dividends and Distributions (in dollars per share)         (2,884) (2,601)     (5,485)
Purchase of Treasury Stock     (18) $ (1,581)   18     (1,581)
Purchase of Treasury Stock (in shares)       131,921          
Net Income         7,623 9,207     16,830
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2024 $ 310 $ 275 $ 333,252 $ (6,714) $ 4,652 $ 369,627     $ 701,402
Ending Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024 31,097,976 27,543,565   550,240     30,547,736 27,543,565  
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3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' and Members' Equity    
Dividends and Distributions Declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.09 $ 0.09
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Organization and Background of Business
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Organization and Background of Business  
Organization and Background of Business

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.

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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies  
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

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 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.

Noncontrolling Interest

As of March 31, 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.

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 three months ended March 31, 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:

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March 31, 2024

December 31, 2023

Carrying

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Value

Senior Sustainability-Linked Notes

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400,000

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Credit Facility

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26,000

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

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are net of accumulated amortization of $143.7 million and $134.4 million at March 31, 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 March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had receivables of $25.7 million and $23.0 million, respectively, from ConocoPhillips that were recorded in “Accounts Receivable from Affiliate” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had payables of $0.6 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 $32.1 million and $31.1 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

Collaborative Arrangements

We have a strategic agreement (the “Beneficial Reuse Strategic Agreement”) 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 account for reimbursements of research and development costs under the Beneficial Reuse Strategic Agreement 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.

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred $2.6 million and $148 thousand, respectively, in total research and development expenses relating to the Beneficial Reuse Strategic Agreement, which was offset by $2.0 million and $0.1 million, respectively, in amounts due from the other alliance members for reimbursement of these shared costs.

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. Other than the required disclosures, 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 annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 and should be applied prospectively. Other than the required disclosures, we do not expect a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures upon adoption.

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Additional Financial Statement Information
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Additional Financial Statement Information  
Additional Financial Statement Information

3.Additional Financial Statement Information

Balance Sheet

Other balance sheet information is as follows:

(in thousands)

    

March 31, 

December 31,

    

2024

2023

Other Receivables

Insurance and Third Party Receivables for Remediation Expenses

$

3,510

$

4,064

Reimbursable Research and Development Receivable

227

1,450

Property Insurance Receivable

4,000

4,000

Reimbursable Projects and Other

3,347

3,253

Total Other Receivables

$

11,084

$

12,767

Prepaids and Deposits

Prepaid Insurance

$

3,824

$

5,494

Other Prepaids and Deposits

2,526

2,870

Total Prepaids and Deposits

$

6,350

$

8,364

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

Accrued Operating Expense

$

25,335

$

33,491

Accrued Capital Costs

14,007

3,812

Accrued Interest

15,677

8,510

Accrued Compensation

4,419

10,118

Lease Liabilities

1,773

1,676

Asset Retirement Obligation

578

763

Contingent Consideration Liability

1,261

1,221

Advance Billings for Reimbursable Research and Development Expense

1,120

Other

3,853

3,705

Total Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

$

66,903

$

64,416

Other Long-Term Liabilities

Noncurrent Lease Liabilities

$

14,579

$

14,716

Contingent Consideration Liability

1,844

2,078

Total Other Long-Term Liabilities

$

16,423

$

16,794

Statement of Operations

Other statement of operations information is as follows:

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended

March 31, 

    

2024

    

2023

Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion Expense

Depreciation - Property, Plant and Equipment

$

9,839

$

8,862

Amortization - Intangible Assets

9,263

9,452

Accretion of Asset Retirement Obligations

319

292

Total Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion Expense

$

19,421

$

18,606

Other Operating Expense, Net

Gain on Disposal of Assets, Net

$

(54)

$

(13)

Transaction Costs

7

45

Abandoned Projects

729

Other

(102)

185

Other Operating Expense, Net

$

580

$

217

Interest Expense

Interest on Debt Instruments

$

8,301

$

8,561

Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs

766

610

Total Interest Expense

9,067

9,171

Less: Capitalized Interest

(629)

(1,510)

Total Interest Expense, Net

$

8,438

$

7,661

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Property, Plant and Equipment
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment.  
Property, Plant and Equipment

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)

    

March 31, 

December 31,

    

2024

2023

Wells, Facilities, Water Ponds and Related Equipment

$

569,701

$

561,059

Pipelines

434,154

427,528

Vehicles, Equipment, Computers and Office Furniture

25,019

24,496

Assets Subject to Depreciation

1,028,874

1,013,083

Land

463

463

Projects and Construction in Progress

49,675

28,157

Total Property, Plant and Equipment

1,079,012

1,041,703

Accumulated Depreciation

(131,121)

(121,989)

Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

$

947,891

$

919,714

Accrued PP&E additions totaled $31.2 million and $13.1 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Abandoned Assets

In 2023, management determined a stand-alone produced water handling facility was no longer economically beneficial to the operations of the Company, and the well was shut-in and taken out of service. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we recognized an additional $0.3 million of plugging and abandonment

expense related to this well, which is included in “Abandoned Well Costs” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Abandoned Projects

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we recorded $0.7 million in abandoned project expense related to 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. This is recorded in “Other Operating Expense, Net” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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Tax Receivable Agreement Liability
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Tax Receivable Agreement Liability  
Tax Receivable Agreement Liability

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 March 31, 2024.

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

As of March 31, 2024, we estimated that if all the remaining Solaris LLC units were redeemed for shares of our Class A common stock, the TRA liability would be approximately $240.9 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 under the terms of the TRA. As of March 31, 2024, we estimated the liability associated with this lump-sum payment (or “early termination payment”) would be approximately $149.0 million, discounted. These amounts 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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Debt
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Debt  
Debt

6.Debt

Our debt consists of the following:

(in thousands)

    

March 31, 

December 31,

    

2024

2023

7.625% Senior Sustainability-Linked Notes

$

400,000

$

400,000

Credit Facility

26,000

26,000

Total Long-Term Debt

426,000

426,000

Less: Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs

(3,741)

(4,208)

Total Long-Term Debt, Net of Debt Issuance Costs

$

422,259

$

421,792

Insurance Premium Financing Liability

$

3,676

$

5,463

Total Debt

$

425,935

$

427,255

(1)Credit Facility borrowings bore weighted average interest rates of 8.173% and 8.276% at March 31, 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 redemption prices ranging from 103.8125% through March 31, 2025 to 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 March 31, 2024, we had $150 thousand in letters of credit outstanding and $323.9 million in revolving commitments available.

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 March 31, 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 is repayable in monthly installments of principal and interest through September 2024. As of March 31, 2024, the remaining balance was $3.7 million and is included in “Insurance Premium Financing Liability” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

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Leases
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Leases  
Leases

7.Leases

In the normal course of business, we enter into operating lease agreements to support our operations. Our leased assets include right-of-way easements for our wells and facilities, office space and other assets. We currently have no finance leases.

Balance Sheet Information

The following table provides supplemental consolidated balance sheet information related to leases:

(in thousands)

March 31, 

    

December 31,

Classification

2024

2023

Assets

Right-of-Use Assets

Right-of-Use Assets

$

16,454

$

16,726

Liabilities

Current Lease Liabilities

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

$

1,773

$

1,676

Noncurrent Lease Liabilities

Other Long-Term Liabilities

14,579

14,716

Statement of Operations Information

The following table provides the components of lease cost, excluding lease costs related to short-term leases:

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2024

    

2023

Direct Operating Costs

$

336

$

293

General and Administrative

517

220

Total Lease Cost

$

853

$

513

Short-Term Leases

Our short-term lease costs, which consisted primarily of field equipment rentals, totaled $3.1 million and $4.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Cash Flow Information

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

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2024

    

2023

Cash Paid for Amounts Included in Lease Liabilities

$

620

$

334

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

333

71

Lease Terms and Discount Rates

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

March 31, 2024

December 31, 2023

Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Years)

7.4

7.6

Weighted Average Discount Rate

6.34%

6.30%

Annual Lease Maturities

The following table provides maturities of lease liabilities at March 31, 2024:

(in thousands)

2024

$

1,889

2025

2,210

2026

1,941

2027

3,182

2028

2,748

Thereafter

8,941

Total Lease Payments

20,911

Less: Interest

(4,559)

Present Value of Lease Liabilities

$

16,352

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 months ended March 31, 2024, we recognized total sublease income of $0.2 million, including variable lease payments.

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Income Taxes
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Income Taxes  
Income Taxes

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 $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, of which $0.5 million was current, and the remainder was deferred. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we recorded income tax expense of $1.3 million, 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 three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was 13.3% and 14.7%, respectively. The difference between the federal statutory rate and our estimated annual ETR is primarily due to the impact of the noncontrolling interest.

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 $1.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024.

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.

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Stockholders' Equity
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Stockholders' Equity  
Stockholders' Equity

9.Stockholders’ Equity

Redemptions

During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, zero and 20,953 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

On February 23, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.09 per share for the first quarter 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 of 2024, subject to the same payment and record dates.

On April 30, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a dividend on our Class A common stock for the second 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 June 20, 2024 to holders of record of our Class A common stock as of the close of business on June 6, 2024. The distribution to unit holders of Solaris LLC will be subject to the same payment and record dates.

Treasury Stock

During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, 108,814 shares and 42,293 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 three months ended March 31, 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.

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Commitments and Contingencies
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies.  
Commitments and Contingencies

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 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 March 31, 2024, the remaining term of this commitment was 6.2 years with a remaining minimum commitment of $24.8 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 March 31, 2024, we had purchase obligations and commitments of approximately $30.1 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 months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we recognized $0.4 million and $1.4 million of expense, respectively, related to environmental matters that were recorded in “Direct Operating Costs” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2024, we accrued insurance proceeds and third-party receivables of $5.1 million, of which $3.5 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.

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Earnings Per Share
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share  
Earnings Per Share

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.

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:

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

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2024

2023

Net Income Attributable to Stockholders' Equity

$

16,830

$

7,708

Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

9,207

4,330

Net Income Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

7,623

3,378

Participating Basic Earnings (1)

(512)

(209)

Basic Net Income Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

$

7,111

$

3,169

Reallocation of Participating Net Income

-

-

Diluted Net Income Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

$

7,111

$

3,169

Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

30,354,014

29,935,145

Dilutive Performance-Based Stock Units

-

-

Dilutive Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

30,354,014

29,935,145

Basic Net Income Per Share of Class A Common Stock

$

0.23

$

0.11

Diluted Net Income Per Share of Class A Common Stock

$

0.23

$

0.11

(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 and 27,568,302 weighted average shares of Class B common stock outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, were determined to be antidilutive 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 period and were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for those periods.

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Stock-Based Compensation
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Stock-Based Compensation  
Stock-Based Compensation

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.

Restricted Stock and 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

1,422,857

12.04

Forfeited

(34,310)

11.90

Vested

(428,044)

11.78

Outstanding at March 31, 2024

2,566,806

$

11.88

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 March 31, 2024, approximately $26.9 million of compensation cost related to unvested shares of restricted stock and RSUs remained to be recognized. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 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

-

-

Forfeited

-

-

Outstanding at March 31, 2024

404,993

$

13.06

The PSUs 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 March 31, 2024, approximately $2.3 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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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies  
Basis of Presentation

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

Interim Financial Statements

These 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

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.

Noncontrolling Interest

Noncontrolling Interest

As of March 31, 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

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.

Significant Accounting Policies

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 three months ended March 31, 2024.

Fair Value Information

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)

March 31, 2024

December 31, 2023

Carrying

Fair

Carrying

Fair

    

Amount

    

Value

    

Amount

    

Value

Senior Sustainability-Linked Notes

$

400,000

$

403,864

$

400,000

$

405,090

Credit Facility

$

26,000

$

26,000

$

26,000

$

26,000

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

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are net of accumulated amortization of $143.7 million and $134.4 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Related Parties

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 March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had receivables of $25.7 million and $23.0 million, respectively, from ConocoPhillips that were recorded in “Accounts Receivable from Affiliate” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had payables of $0.6 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 $32.1 million and $31.1 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

Collaborative Arrangements

Collaborative Arrangements

We have a strategic agreement (the “Beneficial Reuse Strategic Agreement”) 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 account for reimbursements of research and development costs under the Beneficial Reuse Strategic Agreement 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.

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred $2.6 million and $148 thousand, respectively, in total research and development expenses relating to the Beneficial Reuse Strategic Agreement, which was offset by $2.0 million and $0.1 million, respectively, in amounts due from the other alliance members for reimbursement of these shared costs.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

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. Other than the required disclosures, 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 annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 and should be applied prospectively. Other than the required disclosures, we do not expect a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures upon adoption.

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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies  
Schedule of fair value information of debt

(in thousands)

March 31, 2024

December 31, 2023

Carrying

Fair

Carrying

Fair

    

Amount

    

Value

    

Amount

    

Value

Senior Sustainability-Linked Notes

$

400,000

$

403,864

$

400,000

$

405,090

Credit Facility

$

26,000

$

26,000

$

26,000

$

26,000

v3.24.1.u1
Additional Financial Statement Information (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Additional Financial Statement Information  
Schedule of Other Balance Sheet information

(in thousands)

    

March 31, 

December 31,

    

2024

2023

Other Receivables

Insurance and Third Party Receivables for Remediation Expenses

$

3,510

$

4,064

Reimbursable Research and Development Receivable

227

1,450

Property Insurance Receivable

4,000

4,000

Reimbursable Projects and Other

3,347

3,253

Total Other Receivables

$

11,084

$

12,767

Prepaids and Deposits

Prepaid Insurance

$

3,824

$

5,494

Other Prepaids and Deposits

2,526

2,870

Total Prepaids and Deposits

$

6,350

$

8,364

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

Accrued Operating Expense

$

25,335

$

33,491

Accrued Capital Costs

14,007

3,812

Accrued Interest

15,677

8,510

Accrued Compensation

4,419

10,118

Lease Liabilities

1,773

1,676

Asset Retirement Obligation

578

763

Contingent Consideration Liability

1,261

1,221

Advance Billings for Reimbursable Research and Development Expense

1,120

Other

3,853

3,705

Total Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

$

66,903

$

64,416

Other Long-Term Liabilities

Noncurrent Lease Liabilities

$

14,579

$

14,716

Contingent Consideration Liability

1,844

2,078

Total Other Long-Term Liabilities

$

16,423

$

16,794

Schedule of Other Statement of Operations information

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended

March 31, 

    

2024

    

2023

Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion Expense

Depreciation - Property, Plant and Equipment

$

9,839

$

8,862

Amortization - Intangible Assets

9,263

9,452

Accretion of Asset Retirement Obligations

319

292

Total Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion Expense

$

19,421

$

18,606

Other Operating Expense, Net

Gain on Disposal of Assets, Net

$

(54)

$

(13)

Transaction Costs

7

45

Abandoned Projects

729

Other

(102)

185

Other Operating Expense, Net

$

580

$

217

Interest Expense

Interest on Debt Instruments

$

8,301

$

8,561

Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs

766

610

Total Interest Expense

9,067

9,171

Less: Capitalized Interest

(629)

(1,510)

Total Interest Expense, Net

$

8,438

$

7,661

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Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment.  
Schedule of PP&E

(in thousands)

    

March 31, 

December 31,

    

2024

2023

Wells, Facilities, Water Ponds and Related Equipment

$

569,701

$

561,059

Pipelines

434,154

427,528

Vehicles, Equipment, Computers and Office Furniture

25,019

24,496

Assets Subject to Depreciation

1,028,874

1,013,083

Land

463

463

Projects and Construction in Progress

49,675

28,157

Total Property, Plant and Equipment

1,079,012

1,041,703

Accumulated Depreciation

(131,121)

(121,989)

Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

$

947,891

$

919,714

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Debt (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Debt  
Schedule of debt instruments

(in thousands)

    

March 31, 

December 31,

    

2024

2023

7.625% Senior Sustainability-Linked Notes

$

400,000

$

400,000

Credit Facility

26,000

26,000

Total Long-Term Debt

426,000

426,000

Less: Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs

(3,741)

(4,208)

Total Long-Term Debt, Net of Debt Issuance Costs

$

422,259

$

421,792

Insurance Premium Financing Liability

$

3,676

$

5,463

Total Debt

$

425,935

$

427,255

(1)Credit Facility borrowings bore weighted average interest rates of 8.173% and 8.276% at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
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Leases (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Leases  
Summary of supplemental consolidated balance sheet information

(in thousands)

March 31, 

    

December 31,

Classification

2024

2023

Assets

Right-of-Use Assets

Right-of-Use Assets

$

16,454

$

16,726

Liabilities

Current Lease Liabilities

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

$

1,773

$

1,676

Noncurrent Lease Liabilities

Other Long-Term Liabilities

14,579

14,716

Summary of supplemental statement of operation information

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2024

    

2023

Direct Operating Costs

$

336

$

293

General and Administrative

517

220

Total Lease Cost

$

853

$

513

Summary of supplemental statement of cash flow information

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2024

    

2023

Cash Paid for Amounts Included in Lease Liabilities

$

620

$

334

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

333

71

Summary of lease terms and discount rates

March 31, 2024

December 31, 2023

Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Years)

7.4

7.6

Weighted Average Discount Rate

6.34%

6.30%

Summary of annual operating lease maturities

(in thousands)

2024

$

1,889

2025

2,210

2026

1,941

2027

3,182

2028

2,748

Thereafter

8,941

Total Lease Payments

20,911

Less: Interest

(4,559)

Present Value of Lease Liabilities

$

16,352

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share  
Schedule of computation of basic and diluted net income per share

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

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2024

2023

Net Income Attributable to Stockholders' Equity

$

16,830

$

7,708

Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

9,207

4,330

Net Income Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

7,623

3,378

Participating Basic Earnings (1)

(512)

(209)

Basic Net Income Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

$

7,111

$

3,169

Reallocation of Participating Net Income

-

-

Diluted Net Income Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

$

7,111

$

3,169

Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

30,354,014

29,935,145

Dilutive Performance-Based Stock Units

-

-

Dilutive Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

30,354,014

29,935,145

Basic Net Income Per Share of Class A Common Stock

$

0.23

$

0.11

Diluted Net Income Per Share of Class A Common Stock

$

0.23

$

0.11

(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.
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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Stock-Based Compensation  
Schedule of RSU activity

    

RSUs

    

Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2023

1,606,303

$

11.72

Granted

1,422,857

12.04

Forfeited

(34,310)

11.90

Vested

(428,044)

11.78

Outstanding at March 31, 2024

2,566,806

$

11.88

Schedule of PSU activity

    

PSUs

    

Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2023

404,993

$

13.06

Granted

-

-

Forfeited

-

-

Outstanding at March 31, 2024

404,993

$

13.06

v3.24.1.u1
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Noncontrolling Interest, Goodwill (Details)
Mar. 31, 2024
Solaris LLC  
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]  
Ownership percentage 53.00%
v3.24.1.u1
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Senior Sustainability-Linked Notes    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Interest rate (as a percent) 7.625% 7.625%
Carrying Amount | Senior Sustainability-Linked Notes    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Fair value of debt $ 400,000 $ 400,000
Carrying Amount | Credit Facility    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Fair value of debt 26,000 26,000
Fair Value | Level 2 | Senior Sustainability-Linked Notes    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Fair value of debt 403,864 405,090
Fair Value | Level 3 | Credit Facility    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Fair value of debt $ 26,000 $ 26,000
v3.24.1.u1
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies    
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets $ 143.7 $ 134.4
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Related Parties (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Total Revenue $ 103,406 $ 91,571  
Related Party      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Accounts Receivable, Net $ 25,669   $ 22,963
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current, Related Party, Name [Extensible Enumeration] aris:ConocoPhillipsMember   aris:ConocoPhillipsMember
Accounts Payable $ 695   $ 894
Total Revenue $ 32,100 $ 31,100  
Revenue, Related Party, Name [Extensible Enumeration] aris:ConocoPhillipsMember aris:ConocoPhillipsMember  
Related Party | ConocoPhillips      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Accounts Payable $ 600   $ 900
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Collaborative Agreements (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Collaborative Agreements    
Research and Development Expense $ 1,065 $ 408
Beneficial Of Reuse Strategic Agreement    
Collaborative Agreements    
Research and Development Expense 2,600 148
Reimbursable shared costs under collaborative agreement $ 2,000 $ 100
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Additional Financial Statement Information - Other Balance Sheet information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Other Receivables    
Insurance and Third Party Receivables for Remediation Expenses $ 3,510 $ 4,064
Reimbursable Research and Development Receivable 227 1,450
Property Insurance Receivable 4,000 4,000
Reimbursable Projects and Other 3,347 3,253
Total Other Receivables 11,084 12,767
Prepaids and Deposits    
Prepaid Insurance 3,824 5,494
Other Prepaids and Deposits 2,526 2,870
Total Prepaids and Deposits 6,350 8,364
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities    
Accrued Operating Expense 25,335 33,491
Accrued Capital Costs 14,007 3,812
Accrued Interest 15,677 8,510
Accrued Compensation 4,419 10,118
Lease Liabilities $ 1,773 $ 1,676
Current Lease Liabilities, Classification Total Accrued and Other Current Liabilities Total Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Asset Retirement Obligation $ 578 $ 763
Contingent Consideration Liability 1,261 1,221
Advance Billings for Reimbursable Research and Development Expense   1,120
Other 3,853 3,705
Total Accrued and Other Current Liabilities 66,903 64,416
Other Long-Term Liabilities    
Noncurrent Lease Liabilities $ 14,579 $ 14,716
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Total Other Long-Term Liabilities Total Other Long-Term Liabilities
Contingent Consideration Liability $ 1,844 $ 2,078
Total Other Long-Term Liabilities $ 16,423 $ 16,794
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Additional Financial Statement Information - Other Statement of Operations information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion Expense    
Depreciation - Property, Plant and Equipment $ 9,839 $ 8,862
Amortization - Intangible Assets 9,263 9,452
Accretion of Asset Retirement Obligations 319 292
Total Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion Expense 19,421 18,606
Other Operating Expense, Net    
Gain on Disposal of Assets, Net (54) (13)
Transaction Costs 7 45
Abandoned Projects 729  
Other (102) 185
Other Operating Expense, Net 580 217
Interest Expense    
Interest on Debt Instruments 8,301 8,561
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs 766 610
Total Interest Expense 9,067 9,171
Less: Capitalized Interest (629) (1,510)
Total Interest Expense, Net $ 8,438 $ 7,661
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Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Assets Subject to Depreciation $ 1,028,874 $ 1,013,083
Land 463 463
Projects and Construction in Progress 49,675 28,157
Total Property, Plant and Equipment 1,079,012 1,041,703
Accumulated Depreciation (131,121) (121,989)
Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 947,891 919,714
Accrued PP&E additions 31,200 13,100
Abandoned Well Costs 335  
Abandoned Projects 729  
Wells, Facilities, Water Ponds, and Related Equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Assets Subject to Depreciation 569,701 561,059
Pipelines    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Assets Subject to Depreciation 434,154 427,528
Vehicles, Equipment, Computers and Office Furniture    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Assets Subject to Depreciation $ 25,019 $ 24,496
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Tax Receivable Agreement Liability (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]    
TRA Liability $ 98,274 $ 98,274
Tax Receivable Agreement    
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]    
Payment of net cash saving, percent 85.00%  
Retention of net cash saving, percent 15.00%  
TRA Liability $ 98,300 $ 98,300
Liability upon conversion 240,900  
Early termination payment liability $ 149,000  
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Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total Long-Term Debt $ 426,000 $ 426,000
Less: Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs (3,741) (4,208)
Total Long-Term Debt, Net of Debt Issuance Costs 422,259 421,792
Total Debt $ 425,935 $ 427,255
Senior Sustainability-Linked Notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate (as a percent) 7.625% 7.625%
Total Long-Term Debt $ 400,000 $ 400,000
Credit Facility    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total Long-Term Debt $ 26,000 $ 26,000
Weighted average interest rate 8.173% 8.276%
Insurance Premium Financing    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Insurance Premium Financing $ 3,676 $ 5,463
v3.24.1.u1
Debt - Senior Sustainability-Linked Notes (Details) - Senior Sustainability-Linked Notes
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate (as a percent) 7.625% 7.625%
Redemption when there is change in control    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Percentage of principal redemption 101.00%  
Through March 31, 2025    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 103.8125%  
On or after April 1, 2025    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 100.00%  
v3.24.1.u1
Debt - Credit Facility (Details)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Credit Facility  
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]  
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 350,000
Leverage ratio 4.50
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents $ 40,000
Incremental revolving facility $ 150,000
Secured leverage ratio 2.50
Commitments available $ 323,900
Credit Facility | Minimum  
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]  
Leverage ratio 3.00
Commitment fee percentage 0.375%
Credit Facility | Maximum  
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]  
Leverage ratio 4.50
Commitment fee percentage 0.50%
Base Rate Borrowings [Member] | Federal funds  
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]  
Variable rate (as a percent) 0.50%
Base Rate Borrowings [Member] | SOFR  
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]  
Variable rate (as a percent) 1.00%
Base Rate Borrowings [Member] | SOFR | Minimum  
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]  
Additional Interest Margin Based On Leverage Ratio 1.75%
Base Rate Borrowings [Member] | SOFR | Maximum  
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]  
Additional Interest Margin Based On Leverage Ratio 2.75%
SOFR Borrowings [Member] | SOFR  
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]  
Variable rate (as a percent) 0.10%
SOFR Borrowings [Member] | SOFR | Minimum  
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]  
Additional Interest Margin Based On Leverage Ratio 2.75%
SOFR Borrowings [Member] | SOFR | Maximum  
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]  
Additional Interest Margin Based On Leverage Ratio 3.75%
Letters of Credit  
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]  
Letter of credits outstanding $ 150
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Debt - Insurance Premium Financing (Details) - Insurance Premium Financing - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Aggregate amount of short-term borrowings available $ 6,600  
Insurance Premium Financing $ 5,463 $ 3,676
v3.24.1.u1
Leases - Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases    
Right-of-Use Assets $ 16,454 $ 16,726
Current Lease Liabilities $ 1,773 $ 1,676
Current Lease Liabilities, Classification Accrued and Other Current Liabilities Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Noncurrent Lease Liabilities $ 14,579 $ 14,716
Noncurrent Lease Liabilities, Classification Other Long-Term Liabilities Other Long-Term Liabilities
v3.24.1.u1
Leases - Operations Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Leases    
Direct Operating Costs $ 336 $ 293
General and Administrative 517 220
Total Lease Cost 853 513
Short term lease cost $ 3,100 $ 4,500
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Leases - Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Leases    
Cash Paid for Amounts Included in Lease Liabilities $ 620 $ 334
Right-of-Use Assets Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liabilities, Net $ 333 $ 71
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Leases - Lease Terms and Discount Rates (Details)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases    
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Years) 7 years 4 months 24 days 7 years 7 months 6 days
Weighted Average Discount Rate 6.34% 6.30%
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Leases - Annual Lease Maturities (Details)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Leases  
2024 $ 1,889
2025 2,210
2026 1,941
2027 3,182
2028 2,748
Thereafter 8,941
Total Lease Payments 20,911
Less: Interest (4,559)
Presents Value of Lease Liabilities $ 16,352
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other Liabilities, Noncurrent, Accrued And Other Liabilities, Current
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Leases - Subleases (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
lease
Leases    
Number of subleases entered | lease   2
Sublease Income | $ $ 0.2  
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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Income Taxes    
Income Tax Expense $ 2,589 $ 1,327
Current income tax expense $ 500  
Effective Tax Rate 13.30% 14.70%
Decrease in deferred income tax assets, net $ (1,900)  
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Stockholders' Equity (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
$ / shares
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Mar. 31, 2023
$ / shares
shares
Stockholders' and Members' Equity      
Conversion ratio   1  
Dividend declared (in dollars per share) | $ / shares   $ 0.09 $ 0.09
Shares withheld for the payment of taxes | shares   108,814 42,293
Eddy And Lea County Asset Acquisition      
Stockholders' and Members' Equity      
Escrow shares released | shares   23,107  
Non-cash treasury stock transaction in connections with assets acquired | $   $ 0.3  
Workover costs from assets acquired | $   $ 0.1  
Subsequent Event.      
Stockholders' and Members' Equity      
Dividend declared (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 0.105    
Common Stock | Class A Common Stock      
Stockholders' and Members' Equity      
Exchange of Class B Shares for Class A Shares (in shares) | shares   0 20,953
Common Stock | Class B Common Stock      
Stockholders' and Members' Equity      
Exchange of Class B Shares for Class A Shares (in shares) | shares     (20,953)
Solaris LLC      
Stockholders' and Members' Equity      
Dividend distribution paid (in dollars per share) | $ / shares   $ 0.09  
Solaris LLC | Subsequent Event.      
Stockholders' and Members' Equity      
Dividend distribution paid (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 0.105    
v3.24.1.u1
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies      
Environmental expenses $ 400 $ 1,400  
Environmental Remediation Expense, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] General and Administrative Expense General and Administrative Expense  
Accrued insurance proceeds and third-party receivables $ 5,100   $ 5,700
Insurance Settlements Receivable 3,510   4,064
Third-party receivables $ 1,600   $ 1,600
Delivery Commitment      
Commitments and Contingencies      
Remaining commitment agreement term 6 years 2 months 12 days    
Remaining minimum commitment $ 24,800    
Purchase Obligations      
Commitments and Contingencies      
Purchase obligations and commitments $ 30,100    
v3.24.1.u1
Earnings Per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Net Income Attributable to Stockholders' Equity $ 16,830 $ 7,708
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest 9,207 4,330
Net Income Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc. 7,623 3,378
Participating Basic Earnings (512) (209)
Basic Net Income Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc. 7,111 3,169
Diluted Net Income Attributable to Aris Water Solutions, Inc $ 7,111 $ 3,169
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | shares 30,354,014 29,935,145
Dilutive Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | shares 30,354,014 29,935,145
Basic Net Income Per Share of Class A Common Stock | $ / shares $ 0.23 $ 0.11
Diluted Net Income Per Share of Class A Common Stock | $ / shares $ 0.23 $ 0.11
Conversion ratio 1  
Class B Common Stock    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Shares excluded from computation of diluted net earnings per share | shares 27,543,565 27,568,302
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Stock-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (Details) - 2021 Plan
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
RSUs  
RSUs and PSUs  
Outstanding at beginning period (in share) | shares 1,606,303
Granted (in share) | shares 1,422,857
Forfeited (in share) | shares (34,310)
Vested (in share) | shares (428,044)
Outstanding at ending period (in share) | shares 2,566,806
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Outstanding at beginning period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 11.72
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 12.04
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 11.90
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 11.78
Outstanding at ending period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 11.88
Compensation cost remaining to be recognized | $ $ 26.9
Weighted-average period of recognition 1 year 6 months
RSUs | First anniversary of the award date  
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Vesting percentage 33.33%
RSUs | Second anniversary of the award date  
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Vesting percentage 33.33%
RSUs | Third anniversary of the award date  
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Vesting percentage 33.33%
PSUs  
RSUs and PSUs  
Outstanding at beginning period (in share) | shares 404,993
Outstanding at ending period (in share) | shares 404,993
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Outstanding at beginning period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 13.06
Outstanding at ending period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 13.06
Compensation cost remaining to be recognized | $ $ 2.3
Weighted-average period of recognition 1 year 6 months
v3.24.1.u1
Stock-Based Compensation - Performance-Based Restricted Stock (Details) - 2021 Plan
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
PSUs  
RSUs and PSUs  
Outstanding at beginning period (in share) | shares 404,993
Outstanding at ending period (in share) | shares 404,993
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Outstanding at beginning period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 13.06
Outstanding at ending period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 13.06
Vesting period 3 years
Compensation cost remaining to be recognized | $ $ 2.3
Weighted-average period of recognition 1 year 6 months
Relative PSUs  
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Percentage of performance criteria 50.00%
Absolute PSUs  
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Percentage of performance criteria 50.00%
v3.24.1.u1
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure    
Net Income (Loss) $ 7,623 $ 3,378
v3.24.1.u1
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false

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