CompletedOther15 October 2025

WES to acquire Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

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Deal facts

Buyer
WES
Target
Aris Water Solutions, Inc.
Deal value
USD 415,000,000
Announced
15 October 2025
Status
Completed
Sector
Other
Country
United States
Consideration
cash, shares
What we know

WES has agreed to acquire Aris Water Solutions, Inc. in a going private transaction valued at USD 415 million. The consideration for the deal comprises a mix of cash and shares. Both the buyer and the target are based in the United States. The announcement and completion of the transaction occurred on the same day, 15 October 2025. This acquisition removes the water solutions provider from public markets, transferring ownership to the acquiring entity.

The deal structure involves a significant capital outlay to secure full control of the target business. No specific sector classification was confirmed with high confidence at the time of reporting. The transaction has been finalised, with all regulatory requirements satisfied for the transfer of assets. The status of the deal is now recorded as completed. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.

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  1. CompletedClosed

    WES completes acquisition of Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

    Item 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement. Credit Agreement In connection with the consummation of the Mergers, on the Closing Date, Company OpCo terminated all outstanding lender commitments (as applicable) under the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 12, 2023, among Company OpCo, the lenders party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as

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