Aris Water Solutions, Inc. Announces Cash Dividend of $0.09 per Share for the First Quarter of 2022

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Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: ARIS) declared a dividend of $0.09 per share on its Class A common stock for Q1 2022, payable on March 29, 2022, to shareholders of record as of March 17, 2022. A similar distribution per unit will be paid to unit holders of Solaris Midstream Holdings. The company's President, Amanda Bock, emphasized the board's confidence in returning cash to shareholders while pursuing growth projects, maintaining a conservative balance sheet.

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• Dividend declaration of $0.09 per share demonstrates confidence in the company's financial stability.
• Management intends to continue returning cash to shareholders while investing in high-return growth projects.

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• No specific financial metrics or data presented regarding overall company performance or growth potential.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: ARIS) (“Aris” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend on its Class A common stock for the first quarter of 2022 of $0.09 per share. In conjunction with the dividend payment, a distribution of $0.09 per unit will be paid to unit holders of Solaris Midstream Holdings, LLC. The dividend will be paid on March 29, 2022 to holders of record of the Company’s Class A common stock as of the close of business on March 17, 2022. The distribution to unit holders of Solaris Midstream Holdings, LLC will be subject to the same payment and record dates.

“Our dividend reflects the Board and Management’s confidence that we can return cash to our shareholders while also continuing to invest in high-return growth projects,” said Amanda Bock, President and CEO of Aris. “Our infrastructure, scale, and customer base allow us to pursue attractive reinvestment opportunities while maintaining a conservative balance sheet and a consistent return of capital to shareholders.”

About Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

Aris Water Solutions, Inc. is a leading, growth-oriented environmental infrastructure and solutions company that directly helps its customers reduce their water and carbon footprints. Aris delivers full-cycle water handling and recycling solutions that increase the sustainability of energy company operations. Its 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. For more information about the Company, visit www.ariswater.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those regarding payments of dividends, and our implied cash flow or liquidity. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “forecast,” “may,” “could” and variations of such words or similar expressions. The payment of any future dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors. Our board of directors may elect to declare cash dividends depending on, among other things, our financial condition, results of operations, projections, liquidity, earnings, legal requirements, and restrictions in our debt. We have not adopted a written dividend policy. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the risk factors discussed or referenced in our filings made from time to time with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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David Tuerff

Senior Vice President, Finance & Investor Relations

832-803-0367

IR@ariswater.com

Source: Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

FAQ

What is the dividend amount for Aris Water Solutions for Q1 2022?

The dividend amount for Q1 2022 is $0.09 per share.

When will the dividend be paid to shareholders?

The dividend will be paid on March 29, 2022.

What is the record date for the dividend payment?

The record date for the dividend payment is March 17, 2022.

Is the dividend sustainable for Aris Water Solutions?

The sustainability of the dividend will depend on the company's financial condition, liquidity, and operational results.