Solaris Energy Infrastructure Announces 4th Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results,

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:SEI) (“Solaris” or the “Company”), today announced significant continued momentum within its business, along with fourth quarter 2024 financial and operational results.

Fourth Quarter 2024 Summary Results and Key Business Updates

  • Revenue – Revenue of $96 million increased 28% sequentially from the third quarter 2024 due to a full quarter of contribution from Solaris Power Solutions following the closing of the acquisition of Mobile Energy Rentals LLC (“MER,” and such acquisition, the “MER Acquisition”) on September 11, 2024, as well as continued activity growth within Solaris Power Solutions.
  • Profitability
    • Net income of $14 million and $0.19 per diluted Class A share; Adjusted pro forma net income(1) of $7 million and $0.12 per fully diluted share
    • Total Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $37 million
  • Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures – Net cash from operating activities was $13 million in the fourth quarter 2024, and capital expenditures were approximately $127 million, which primarily consisted of progress and delivery payments for power equipment. Net cash used in investing activities was approximately $115 million.
  • Balance Sheet and Liquidity – As of December 31, 2024, Solaris had $325 million in outstanding borrowings and $160 million in total cash, of which $46 million was restricted for certain growth capital expenditures. The year-end cash balance reflected the impact from the net proceeds of approximately $156 million from an underwritten public offering of 6.5 million shares of Class A common stock on December 11, 2024.
  • Power Solutions Growth Update – Recently secured an additional 700 megawatts (“MW”) of gas-powered turbines with majority of deliveries expected to occur throughout 2026, bringing Solaris’ pro forma operated power fleet to approximately 1,400 MW by the first half of 2027. Total expected capital expenditures, including allowance for balance-of-plant and emissions control technology, associated with these orders(4) are estimated to be approximately $600 million.
  • Establishing Long-term Partnership with Key Customer – New commercial contract for a minimum of 500 MW for an initial term of six years to support construction of a new data center; finalizing 50.1% / 49.9% Joint Venture with customer to co-own the power plant equipment for this data center
  • Guidance Update – The Company expects first quarter 2025 Total Adjusted EBITDA to be between $44 and $48 million and second quarter Total Adjusted EBITDA to be between $50 and $55 million(1)(2)
  • Shareholder Returns – Approved first quarter 2025 dividend of $0.12 per share on February 18, 2025, to be paid on March 21, 2025, to holders of record as of March 11, 2025, which, once paid, will represent Solaris’ 26th consecutive dividend and, combined with share repurchases, will result in a total of $198 million cumulatively returned to shareholders.

CEO Commentary

“The fourth quarter of 2024 was our first complete quarter operating our new Solaris Power Solutions segment and the team continues to execute well on our strategy of using the stable cash flow from our Solaris Logistics Solutions business to help fund the tremendous growth opportunity for behind-the-meter power deployments across a variety of end markets,” commented Bill Zartler, Solaris’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We continue to see an acceleration of demand for behind-the-meter projects and, to support this growth, we have secured approximately 700 megawatts of new power generation capacity, which will effectively double our operated fleet over the next two years. This additional capacity will allow us both to service growth from our current customer base as well as to continue to expand our offering with new customers.”

“The Solaris Logistics Solutions segment has demonstrated a strong rebound in activity early in 2025 relative to the seasonal softness experienced in the fourth quarter. The increase in activity is due to continued market adoption of multiple types of Solaris systems on an increased number of well sites and a reset of completion budgets.”

“We are excited with recent results from both business segments, the growing opportunity set we are seeing in the distributed power space, and the exceptional team and innovative culture that we continue to build. We believe we will continue to drive total shareholder value by growing the company, continuing to pay our dividend, and maintaining a balanced and attractive financial profile.”

Segment Results and Outlook (3)(4)

Solaris Power Solutions

  • Fourth Quarter 2024 Activity – Averaged approximately 260 MW of capacity earning revenue.
  • First and Second Quarter 2025 Activity (2) – Revenue generating capacity is expected to grow to an average of 360 MW and 420 MW in first and second quarters of 2025, respectively.
  • Revenue – Fourth quarter 2024 revenue of $34 million is expected to grow sequentially with MW capacity earning revenue.
  • Profitability – Fourth quarter 2024 Segment Adjusted EBITDA (1)(3) of $24 million is expected to grow sequentially with owned MW growth, with additional smaller contribution earned from the portion of revenue generated from third-party leased MW.

Solaris Logistics Solutions

  • Fourth Quarter 2024 Activity – 78 fully utilized systems, down 15% sequentially from third quarter 2024.
  • First and Second Quarter 2025 Expected Activity (2) – Approximately 90 to 95 fully utilized systems, which reflects over 15% improvement from fourth quarter 2024.
  • Revenue – Fourth quarter 2024 revenue of $62 million decreased 11% from third quarter 2024, in line with the seasonal decline in fully utilized systems and is expected to grow in line with system growth in first quarter 2025.
  • Profitability – Fourth quarter 2024 Segment Adjusted EBITDA (1)(3) of $19 million decreased 22% from third quarter 2024 and reflected negative cost absorption due to the decline in fully utilized system count. The Company expects first quarter 2025 per system profitability to approximate third quarter 2024 levels.

Footnotes

(1)

See “About Non-GAAP Measures” below for additional detail and reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP measures in the accompanying financial tables. Due to the forward-looking nature of such metrics, a reconciliation of 2025 first quarter and second quarter Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measure cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts.

(2)

Please refer to the Earnings Supplemental Slides posted under “Events” on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website www.solaris-energy.com for more detail on activity and financial guidance, including expected 2025 estimated capital expenditures by quarter.

(3)

Segment Adjusted EBITDA excludes Corporate Adjusted EBITDA.

(4)

Each purchase order includes distinct product specifications, such as product type, quantity, delivery period, and price, as well as standard terms and conditions with respect to acceptance, delivery, transportation, inspection, assignment, taxes and performance failure.

Conference Call

Solaris will host a conference call to discuss its results for fourth quarter 2024 on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time). To join the conference call from within the United States, participants may dial (844) 413-3978, or for participants outside of the United States (412) 317-6594. Participants should ask the operator to join the Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. call. Participants are encouraged to log in to the webcast or dial in to the conference call approximately ten minutes prior to the start time. To listen via live webcast, please visit the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.solaris-energy.com.

An audio replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for approximately seven days. It can be accessed by dialing (877) 344-7529 within the United States or (412) 317-0088 outside of the United States. The conference call replay access code is 3610985. The replay will also be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website shortly after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for approximately seven days.

About Non-GAAP Measures

In addition to financial results determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), this news release presents non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes that EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted pro forma net income and Adjusted pro forma earnings per fully diluted share provide useful information to investors regarding the Company’s financial condition and results of operations because they reflect the core operating results of our businesses and help facilitate comparisons of operating performance across periods. Although management believes the aforementioned non-GAAP financial measures are good tools for internal use and the investment community in evaluating Solaris’ overall financial performance, the foregoing non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures is included in the accompanying financial tables.

About Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc.

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:SEI) provides mobile and scalable equipment-based solutions for use in distributed power generation as well as the management of raw materials used in the completion of oil and natural gas wells. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Solaris serves multiple U.S. end markets, including energy, data centers, and other commercial and industrial sectors. Additional information is available on our website, www.solaris-energy.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, our business strategy, our industry, our future profitability, the volatility in global oil markets, expected capital expenditures and the impact of such expenditures on performance, management changes, current and potential future long-term contracts, our future business and financial performance and our results of operations, and the other risks discussed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 to be filed with the US Securities Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) subsequent to the issuance of this communication. 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 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 publicly 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.

SOLARIS ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE, INC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2024

2023

Service revenue

$

64,581

$

60,069

$

64,350

$

263,206

$

269,474

Service revenue – related parties

3,278

5,964

13,465

23,473

Leasing revenue

31,716

4,704

36,420

Total revenue

96,297

63,347

75,018

313,091

292,947

Operating costs and expenses:

Cost of services, excluding depreciation and amortization

45,131

36,870

45,822

176,971

177,847

Cost of leasing revenue, excluding depreciation

6,849

1,101

7,950

Non-leasing depreciation and amortization

11,625

9,518

10,059

41,183

36,185

Depreciation of leasing equipment

5,103

932

6,035

Gain on sale of Kingfisher facility (1)

(7,461

)

(7,461

)

Gain on reversal of property tax contingency (2)

(2,483

)

Selling, general and administrative

10,569

7,229

8,799

35,617

26,951

Impairment of property, plant and equipment

1,423

Other operating (income) expense, net (3)

(1,258

)

489

3,038

2,463

639

Total operating costs and expenses

70,558

54,106

69,751

260,275

243,045

Operating income

25,739

9,241

5,267

52,816

49,902

Interest expense, net

(7,392

)

(912

)

(2,932

)

(11,808

)

(3,307

)

Loss on debt extinguishment (4)

(4,085

)

(4,085

)

Income (loss) before income tax expense

18,347

8,329

(1,750

)

36,923

46,595

Provision for income taxes

(4,343

)

(1,370

)

(460

)

(8,005

)

(7,820

)

Net income (loss)

14,004

6,959

(2,210

)

28,918

38,775

Less: net (income) loss related to non-controlling interests

(7,753

)

(2,658

)

1,242

(13,110

)

(14,439

)

Net income (loss) attributable to Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc.

6,251

4,301

(968

)

15,808

24,336

Less: income attributable to participating securities (5)

(410

)

(214

)

(228

)

(1,040

)

(1,169

)

Net income (loss) attributable to Class A common shareholders

$

5,841

$

4,087

$

(1,196

)

$

14,768

$

23,167

Earnings per share of Class A common stock – basic

$

0.20

$

0.14

$

(0.04

)

$

0.51

$

0.78

Earnings per share of Class A common stock – diluted

$

0.19

$

0.14

$

(0.04

)

$

0.50

$

0.78

Basic weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

29,747

29,024

28,377

28,763

29,693

Diluted weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

30,447

29,024

28,377

29,235

29,693

1)

Represents gain recognized on the sale of a 300-acre transload facility located in Kingfisher, Oklahoma and termination of an associated lease. All assets had zero net carrying value at time of sale.

2)

Represents reversal of a portion of previously recognized property tax contingency following a settlement agreement with Brown County Appraisal District.

3)

Other operating expense, net includes the gains or losses on the sale or disposal of assets, credit losses or recoveries, sublease income, transaction costs and other settlements.

4)

Primarily consists of the write-off of the unamortized portion of debt financing costs associated with securing a bridge financing facility, which had not been utilized and was subsequently extinguished upon obtaining alternative financing for the MER Acquisition.

5)

The Company’s unvested restricted shares of common stock are participating securities because they entitle the holders to non-forfeitable rights to dividends until the awards vest or are forfeited.

SOLARIS ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE, INC

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

December 31,

December 31,

2024

2023

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

114,255

$

5,833

Restricted cash

45,612

Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $681 and $104, respectively

71,774

44,916

Accounts receivable – related party

2,378

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

8,387

4,342

Inventories

10,948

6,672

Assets held for sale

3,000

Total current assets

250,976

67,141

Property, plant and equipment, net

298,828

325,121

Equipment held for lease, net

339,932

Non-current inventories

1,693

1,593

Non-current receivables, net of allowance of $654 and $862, respectively

1,069

1,663

Operating lease right-of-use assets

9,966

10,721

Goodwill

103,985

13,004

Intangible assets, net

71,521

702

Deferred tax assets

43,574

48,010

Other assets

1,337

342

Total assets

$

1,122,881

$

468,297

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

21,092

$

12,654

Accrued liabilities

23,159

20,292

Deferred revenue

4,924

Payables related to Tax Receivable Agreement, current portion

3,610

Finance lease liabilities, current portion

2,307

2,462

Operating lease liabilities, current portion

1,599

1,385

Long-term debt, current portion

8,125

Other current liabilities

717

408

Total current liabilities

65,533

37,201

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

8,058

11,541

Long-term debt, net of current portion

307,605

30,000

Finance lease liabilities, net of current portion

1,182

2,401

Payables related to Tax Receivable Agreement, net of current portion

73,730

71,530

Other long-term liabilities

44

44

Total liabilities

456,152

152,717

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding

Class A common stock, $0.01 par value, 600,000 shares authorized, 38,012 shares and 30,448 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively

359

290

Class B common stock, $0.00 par value, 180,000 shares authorized, 29,107 shares and 13,672 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively; convertible into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis

Additional paid-in capital

337,598

188,379

Retained earnings

17,664

17,314

Total stockholders’ equity attributable to Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc.

355,621

205,983

Non-controlling interest

311,108

109,597

Total stockholders’ equity

666,729

315,580

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

1,122,881

$

468,297

SOLARIS ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE, INC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Year Ended

December 31,

Three Months

Ended

December 31,

2024

2023

2024

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

28,918

$

38,775

$

14,004

Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

47,218

36,185

16,728

Impairment of fixed assets

1,423

Gain on sale of Kingfisher facility

(7,461

)

(7,461

)

Stock-based compensation

10,592

7,741

3,043

Loss on debt extinguishment

4,085

Deferred income tax expense

6,467

7,251

3,273

Change in payables related to Tax Receivable Agreement

(1,598

)

(1,559

)

Other

2,315

658

572

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(19,159

)

17,155

(21,452

)

Accounts receivable – related party

2,378

2,547

6,444

Prepaid expenses and other assets

(4,196

)

700

(2,322

)

Inventories

(2,251

)

(6,186

)

159

Accounts payable

(3,451

)

(10,630

)

(1,770

)

Accrued liabilities

4,951

(6,266

)

6,290

Deferred revenue

(6,958

)

(2,849

)

Payments pursuant to Tax Receivable Agreement

(1,092

)

Property tax contingency

(2,483

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

59,367

88,261

13,100

Cash flows from investing activities:

MER Acquisition, net of cash acquired

(122,065

)

Receivable from Sellers

(6,502

)

Cash received from Sellers

6,502

6,502

Investment in property, plant and equipment and equipment held for lease

(188,419

)

(64,388

)

(126,651

)

Proceeds from sale of Kingfisher facility

5,000

5,000

Cash received from insurance claims

326

122

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

126

2,263

66

Short-term loan to MER

(29,750

)

Repayment of short-term loan from MER

29,750

Net cash used in investing activities

(305,032

)

(62,003

)

(115,083

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Share repurchases and retirements

(8,092

)

(26,436

)

Class A common stock offering

160,875

160,875

Distributions to non-controlling interest unitholders

(8,536

)

(6,634

)

(3,613

)

Dividends paid to Class A common stock shareholders

(14,600

)

(14,072

)

(3,661

)

Payments under finance leases

(2,991

)

(2,502

)

(838

)

Proceeds from issuance of insurance notes payable

3,553

1,520

Payments under insurance premium financing

(2,917

)

(1,651

)

(975

)

Cancelled shares withheld for taxes from vesting of restricted stock

(1,695

)

(1,364

)

(107

)

Payment of fees related to Class A common stock offering

(5,252

)

(5,252

)

Borrowings from debt financing

362,000

35,000

Repayments of debt financing

(67,000

)

(13,000

)

Payments of fees related to debt extinguishment

(3,976

)

Payments for debt financing costs

(11,670

)

(121

)

(1,120

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

399,699

(29,260

)

145,309

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

154,034

(3,002

)

43,326

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

5,833

8,835

116,541

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

159,867

$

5,833

$

159,867

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

Capitalized depreciation in property, plant and equipment

$

450

$

432

$

105

Capitalized stock based compensation

624

539

159

Property, plant and equipment and equipment held for lease additions incurred but not paid at period-end

9,580

1,284

9,580

Reclassification of assets held for sale to property, plant and equipment

3,000

Additions to property, plant and equipment through finance leases

1,536

2,012

184

Non-cash financing, issuance of common stock for MER Acquisition

186,378

Supplemental cash flow disclosure:

Interest paid, net of capitalized interest

$

11,458

$

2,958

$

9,448

Interest received

1,464

143

698

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

503

478

(17

)

SOLARIS ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE, INC

SEGMENT REPORTING

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Prior to the MER Acquisition, we operated in a single segment which reflected how our business was managed and the nature of our services. Following the acquisition, we re-evaluated our reportable segments and now report two distinct business segments. These segments offer different services and align with how our chief operating decision maker assesses operating performance and allocates resources.

Our reporting segments are:

  • Solaris Logistics Solutions – designs and manufactures specialized equipment that enables the efficient management of raw materials used in the completion of oil and natural gas wells. Solaris’ equipment-based logistics services including field technician support, software solutions, and may also include last mile and mobilization services.
  • Solaris Power Solutions – provides configurable sets of natural gas-powered mobile turbines and ancillary equipment. This segment primarily leases equipment to data center and energy customers and is focused on continuing to grow its services with these customers as well as across multiple commercial and industrial end-markets.

We evaluate the performance of our business segments based on Adjusted EBITDA. We define Adjusted EBITDA as our net income before depreciation and amortization expense, interest expense, net, income tax expense, stock-based compensation, loss on debt extinguishment, and certain non-cash items and any extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring gains, losses or expenses.

Summarized financial information by business segment is shown below. The financial information by business segment for prior periods has been restated to reflect the changes in reportable segments.

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2024

2023

Revenue

Solaris Logistics Solutions

$

62,402

$

63,347

$

70,279

$

274,457

$

292,947

Solaris Power Solutions

33,895

4,739

38,634

Total revenues

$

96,297

$

63,347

$

75,018

$

313,091

$

292,947

Adjusted EBITDA

Solaris Logistics Solutions

$

19,089

$

26,479

24,437

$

97,567

$

115,129

Solaris Power Solutions

23,693

3,122

26,815

Corporate

(5,395

)

(5,157

)

(5,328

)

(21,280

)

(18,436

)

Total Adjusted EBITDA*

$

37,387

$

21,322

$

22,231

$

103,102

$

96,693

Contacts

Yvonne Fletcher

Senior Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations

(281) 501-3070

IR@solaris-energy.com

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