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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period endedSeptember 30, 20202021

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: 001-38090

SOLARIS OILFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

81-5223109

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)

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

9811 Katy Freeway, Suite 700

Houston, Texas

77024

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip code)

(281) 501-3070

(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

“SOI”

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, 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 October 27, 2020,28, 2021, the registrant had 29,647,12531,956,979 shares of Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share, and 15,683,64913,818,517 shares of Class B common stock, $0.00 par value per share, outstanding.

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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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Item 1.

Financial Statements

3

Item 2.

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

1715

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

2321

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

2421

PART II.II: OTHER INFORMATION

2523

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

2523

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

2523

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

2623

Item 3.

Defaults upon Senior Securities

2623

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

2623

Item 5.

Other Information

2623

Item 6.

Exhibits

2723

SIGNATURES

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “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”). Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions or that include the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate” and other expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events and trends and that do not relate to historical matters identify forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements include statements about our business strategy, our industry, our future profitability, expected capital expenditures and the impact of such expenditures on our performance, management changes, current and potential future long-term contracts and our future business and financial performance. In addition, our forward-looking statements address the various risks and uncertainties associated with the extraordinary market environment and impacts resulting from both the coronavirus 2019 (“COVID-19”) pandemic and the continued volatility in global oil markets, and the expected impact of these events on our businesses, operations, earnings and results.

A forward-looking statement may include a statement of the assumptions or bases underlying the forward-looking statement. We believe that we have chosen these assumptions or bases in good faith and that they are reasonable. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. You should also understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors and should not consider the following list to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by such forward-looking statements include:

the level of domestic capital spending by the oil and natural gas industry which has been significantly impacted by the decline in global crude oil demand and crude oil prices for an uncertain period of time that correspondingly have led to a significant reduction in domestic capital spending;
developments in the global economy as well as the public health crisis related to the COVID-19 virus and resulting demand and supply for oil and natural gas;
uncertainty regarding the future actions of oil producers and the risk that they take actions that will prolong or exacerbate the current over-supply of crude oil;
developments in the global economy, as well as the public health crisis related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting impacts to the demand and supply for oil and natural gas or volatility of oil and natural gas prices;
operational challenges relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, distribution and administration of the COVID-19 vaccines and efforts to mitigate the impact and spread of the virus;
uncertainty regarding the timing, pacesustainability and extent of ana continued economic recovery in the United States and elsewhere, which in turn will likely affect demand for crude oil and therefore the demand for the services we provide and the commercial opportunities available to us;
consolidation amongst current or potential customers that could affect demand for our products and services;
natural or man-made disastersinflationary risks, including changes in market price and other external events that may disrupt our operations;availability of materials;
continued volatilitysignificant changes in the transportation industries or fluctuations in transportation costs or the availability or reliability of oil and natural gas prices;transportation that service our business;
large or multiple customer defaults, including defaults resulting from actual or potential insolvencies;
technological advancements in well completion technologies;technologies and our ability to expand our product and service offerings;
competitive conditions in our industry;
inability to fully protect our intellectual property rights;
changes in the long-term supply of and demand for oil and natural gas;
actions taken by our customers, competitors and third-party operators;
fluctuationschanges in transportation costs or the availability or reliabilityand cost of transportation to supply our systems;capital;

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changes in the availability and cost of capital;
our ability to successfully implement our business plan;
our ability to complete growth projects on time and on budget;
the price and availability of debt and equity financing (including changes in interest rates);strategy;
changes in our tax status;
our ability to successfully develop our research and technology capabilities and implement technological developments and enhancements and expand our product and service offerings;
changes in market price and availability of materials;
the effects of existing and future laws and governmental regulations (or the interpretation thereof); on us and our customers;
cyber-attacks targeting systems and infrastructure used by the oil and natural gas industry;
failure to secure or maintain contracts with our largest customers;
the effects of future litigation;
credit markets;
business acquisitions;
weathernatural or man-made disasters and other natural phenomena;external events that may disrupt our manufacturing operations;
uncertainty regarding our future operating results;
significant changes in the transportation industries that service our business, such as increased regulation and embargoes;
the impact of current and future laws, rulings, governmental regulations, accounting standards and statements, and related interpretations; and
plans, objectives, expectations and intentions contained in this Quarterly Report that are not historical.

All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Although forward-looking statements reflect our good faith beliefs at the time they are made, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the factors described under Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, this Quarterly Report and in our other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise, unless required by law.

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PART 1: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1:     Financial Statements

SOLARIS OILFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

    

September 30, 

December 31, 

2021

2020

Assets

 

  

 

  

Current assets:

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

42,831

$

60,366

Accounts receivable, net of allowances for credit losses of $936 and $1,099, respectively

 

37,461

 

18,243

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

6,337

 

2,169

Inventories

 

1,223

 

954

Total current assets

 

87,852

 

81,732

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

240,554

 

245,884

Non-current inventories

2,805

3,318

Operating lease right-of-use assets

4,317

4,708

Goodwill

 

13,004

 

13,004

Intangible assets, net

 

2,398

 

2,982

Deferred tax assets

63,499

59,805

Other assets

 

340

 

463

Total assets

$

414,769

$

411,896

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities:

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

13,668

$

6,863

Accrued liabilities

 

18,125

 

11,986

Current portion of payables related to Tax Receivable Agreement

589

606

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

705

647

Current portion of finance lease liabilities

 

30

 

30

Other current liabilities

567

75

Total current liabilities

 

33,684

 

20,207

Operating lease liabilities, net of current

6,843

7,419

Finance lease liabilities, net of current

 

77

 

100

Payables related to Tax Receivable Agreement

72,925

68,097

Other long-term liabilities

564

594

Total liabilities

 

114,093

 

96,417

Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)

 

  

 

  

Stockholders' equity:

 

  

 

  

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000 shares authorized, NaN issued and outstanding

Class A common stock, $0.01 par value, 600,000 shares authorized, 31,094 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2021 and 28,943 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2020

311

290

Class B common stock, $0.00 par value, 180,000 shares authorized, 13,820 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2021 and 15,685 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2020

Additional paid-in capital

195,862

180,415

Retained earnings

 

8,640

 

20,549

Total stockholders' equity attributable to Solaris

 

204,813

 

201,254

Non-controlling interest

95,863

114,225

Total stockholders' equity

300,676

315,479

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

414,769

$

411,896

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

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SOLARIS OILFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Revenue:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

System rental

$

16,091

$

9,197

$

44,063

$

40,720

System services

32,990

10,855

68,317

35,231

Transloading services

86

310

239

1,039

Inventory software services

210

169

621

710

Total revenue

 

49,377

 

20,531

 

113,240

 

77,700

Operating costs and expenses:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cost of system rental (excluding $6,250 and $6,052 and $18,578 and $18,087 of depreciation and amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, shown separately) (1)

 

2,536

 

1,181

 

5,704

 

4,018

Cost of system services (excluding $234 and $172 and $596 and $803 of depreciation and amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, shown separately) (1)

 

35,617

 

13,126

 

76,151

 

43,269

Cost of transloading services (excluding $0 and $0 and $0 and $411 of depreciation and amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, shown separately) (1)

220

243

672

783

Cost of inventory software services (excluding $195 and $193 and $584 and $579 of depreciation and amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, shown separately) (1)

87

97

289

364

Depreciation and amortization

 

6,842

 

6,594

 

20,288

 

20,378

Selling, general and administrative (excluding $163 and $177 and $530 and $498 of depreciation and amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, shown separately) (1)

 

4,760

 

3,840

 

14,326

 

12,212

Impairment losses

47,828

Other operating (income) expense

(2,690)

1,856

(2,074)

5,329

Total operating costs and expenses

 

47,372

 

26,937

 

115,356

 

134,181

Operating income (loss)

 

2,005

 

(6,406)

 

(2,116)

 

(56,481)

Interest income (expense), net

 

(66)

 

(40)

 

(170)

 

36

Total other expense (income)

 

(66)

 

(40)

 

(170)

 

36

Income (loss) before income tax expense

 

1,939

 

(6,446)

 

(2,286)

 

(56,445)

Income tax (expense) benefit

 

(507)

 

843

 

(77)

 

8,193

Net income (loss)

1,432

(5,603)

(2,363)

(48,252)

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

(558)

2,320

857

20,347

Net income (loss) attributable to Solaris

$

874

$

(3,283)

$

(1,506)

$

(27,905)

Income (loss) per share of Class A common stock – basic

$

0.03

$

(0.12)

$

(0.06)

$

(0.97)

Income (loss) per share of Class A common stock – diluted

$

0.03

$

(0.12)

$

(0.06)

$

(0.97)

Basic weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

31,058

28,787

30,671

28,912

Diluted weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

31,058

28,787

30,671

28,912

(1)The condensed consolidated statements of operations include stock-based compensation expense as follows:

    

September 30, 

December 31, 

2020

2019

Assets

 

  

 

  

Current assets:

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

60,944

$

66,882

Accounts receivable, net of allowances for credit losses

 

18,044

 

38,554

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

2,716

 

5,002

Inventories

 

1,073

 

7,144

Total current assets

 

82,777

 

117,582

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

250,454

 

306,583

Non-current inventories

3,323

Operating lease right-of-use assets

4,612

7,871

Goodwill

 

13,004

 

17,236

Intangible assets, net

 

3,177

 

3,761

Deferred tax assets

59,325

51,414

Other assets

 

464

 

625

Total assets

$

417,136

$

505,072

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities:

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

9,122

$

3,824

Accrued liabilities

 

8,037

 

14,447

Current portion of payables related to Tax Receivable Agreement

1,416

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

570

596

Current portion of finance lease liabilities

 

30

 

30

Other current liabilities

75

74

Total current liabilities

 

17,834

 

20,387

Operating lease liabilities, net of current

7,391

7,855

Finance lease liabilities, net of current

 

108

 

130

Payables related to Tax Receivable Agreement

68,206

66,582

Other long-term liabilities

742

460

Total liabilities

 

94,281

 

95,414

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

 

  

 

  

Stockholders' equity:

 

  

 

  

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000 shares authorized, NaN issued and outstanding

Class A common stock, $0.01 par value, 600,000 shares authorized, 28,842 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020 and 30,928 shares issued and 30,765 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2019

289

308

Class B common stock, $0.00 par value, 180,000 shares authorized, 15,785 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020 and 180,000 shares authorized, 15,939 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019

Additional paid-in capital

179,811

191,843

Retained earnings

 

25,098

 

74,222

Treasury stock (at cost), 0 shares and 163 shares as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively

(2,526)

Total stockholders' equity attributable to Solaris

 

205,198

 

263,847

Non-controlling interest

117,657

145,811

Total stockholders' equity

322,855

409,658

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

417,136

$

505,072

Cost of system rental

$

8

$

(14)

$

20

$

16

Cost of system services

89

76

349

349

Cost of transloading services

4

4

17

11

Selling, general and administrative

1,254

1,011

3,521

3,356

Stock-based compensation expense

$

1,355

$

1,077

$

3,907

$

3,732

]

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

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SOLARIS OILFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONSCHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands, except per share amounts)thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

Revenue:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

System rental

$

9,197

$

36,638

$

40,720

$

113,726

System services

10,855

18,153

35,231

48,621

Transloading services

310

4,417

1,039

15,131

Inventory software services

169

396

710

1,351

Total revenue

 

20,531

 

59,604

 

77,700

 

178,829

Operating costs and expenses:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cost of system rental (excluding $6,052, $5,773, $18,087 and $16,481 of depreciation and amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, shown separately) (1)

 

1,181

 

2,838

 

4,018

 

7,737

Cost of system services (excluding $172, $384, $803 and $1,173 of depreciation and amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, shown separately) (1)

 

13,126

 

21,072

 

43,269

 

56,366

Cost of transloading services (excluding $0, $411, $411 and $1,231 of depreciation and amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, shown separately) (1)

243

652

783

2,051

Cost of inventory software services (excluding $193, $193, $579 and $579 of depreciation and amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, shown separately)

97

160

364

460

Depreciation and amortization

 

6,594

 

6,908

 

20,378

 

19,875

Selling, general and administrative (excluding $177, $147, $497 and $411 of depreciation and amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, shown separately) (1)

 

3,840

 

4,933

 

12,212

 

13,967

Impairment losses

47,828

Other operating expenses

1,856

248

5,329

529

Total operating costs and expenses

 

26,937

 

36,811

 

134,181

 

100,985

Operating income (loss)

 

(6,406)

 

22,793

 

(56,481)

 

77,844

Interest income (expense), net

 

(40)

 

(8)

 

36

 

(775)

Total other expense (income)

 

(40)

 

(8)

 

36

 

(775)

Income (loss) before income tax expense

 

(6,446)

 

22,785

 

(56,445)

 

77,069

Benefit (provision) for income taxes

 

843

 

(3,703)

 

8,193

 

(12,042)

Net income (loss)

(5,603)

19,082

(48,252)

65,027

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

2,320

(7,684)

20,347

(28,036)

Net income (loss) attributable to Solaris

$

(3,283)

$

11,398

$

(27,905)

$

36,991

Earnings per share of Class A common stock – basic

$

(0.12)

$

0.36

$

(0.97)

$

1.33

Earnings per share of Class A common stock – diluted

$

(0.12)

$

0.36

$

(0.97)

$

1.33

Basic weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

28,787

30,951

28,912

27,270

Diluted weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

28,787

30,980

28,912

27,317

(1)The condensed consolidated statements of operations include stock-based compensation expense as follows:

Cost of system rental

$

(14)

$

10

$

16

$

24

Cost of system services

76

71

349

187

Cost of transloading services

4

5

11

12

Selling, general and administrative

1,011

1,139

3,356

3,042

Stock-based compensation expense

$

1,077

$

1,225

$

3,732

$

3,265

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021

Class A

Class B

Additional

Non-

Total

Common Stock

Common Stock

Paid-in

Retained

Treasury Stock

controlling

Stockholders'

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Capital

  

Earnings

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Interest

  

Equity

Balance at January 1, 2021

28,943

$

290

15,685

$

$

180,415

$

20,549

$

$

114,225

$

315,479

Exchange of Solaris LLC Units and shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock

1,865

19

(1,865)

13,526

(13,545)

Net effect of deferred tax asset and payables related to Tax Receivable Agreement from the exchange of Solaris LLC Units and shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock

(1,184)

(1,184)

Stock option exercises

4

18

(6)

12

Stock-based compensation

854

418

1,272

Vesting of restricted stock

223

2

407

(409)

Cancelled shares withheld for taxes from RSU vesting

(57)

(1)

(146)

(319)

(207)

(673)

Solaris LLC distribution paid to Solaris LLC unitholders (other than Solaris Inc.) at $0.105 per Solaris LLC Unit

(1,451)

(1,451)

Dividends paid ($0.105 per share of Class A common stock)

(3,346)

(3,346)

Net loss

(1,169)

(756)

(1,925)

Balance at March 31, 2021

30,978

310

13,820

193,890

15,715

98,269

308,184

Net effect of deferred tax asset and payables related to Tax Receivable Agreement from the exchange of Solaris LLC Units and shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock

(198)

(198)

Stock-based compensation

989

442

1,431

Vesting of restricted stock

8

15

(15)

Cancelled shares withheld for taxes from RSU vesting

(2)

(6)

(21)

(9)

(36)

Solaris LLC distribution paid to Solaris LLC unitholders (other than Solaris Inc.) at $0.105 per Solaris LLC Unit

(1,451)

(1,451)

Dividends paid ($0.105 per share of Class A common stock)

(3,346)

(3,346)

Net loss

(1,211)

(659)

(1,870)

Balance at June 30, 2021

30,984

310

13,820

194,690

11,137

96,577

302,714

Net effect of deferred tax asset and payables related to Tax Receivable Agreement from the exchange of Solaris LLC Units and shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock

(9)

(9)

Stock-based compensation

991

441

1,432

Vesting of restricted stock

121

1

235

(236)

Cancelled shares withheld for taxes from RSU vesting

(11)

(45)

(16)

(26)

(87)

Solaris LLC distribution paid to Solaris LLC unitholders (other than Solaris Inc.) at $0.105 per Solaris LLC Unit

(1,451)

(1,451)

Dividends paid ($0.105 per share of Class A common stock)

(3,355)

(3,355)

Net income

874

558

1,432

Balance at September 30, 2021

31,094

$

311

13,820

$

$

195,862

$

8,640

$

$

95,863

$

300,676

]

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

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SOLARIS OILFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

Class A

Class B

Additional

Non-

Total

Common Stock

Common Stock

Paid-in

Retained

Treasury Stock

controlling

Stockholders'

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Capital

  

Earnings

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Interest

  

Equity

Balance at January 1, 2020

30,765

$

308

15,940

$

$

191,843

$

74,222

163

$

(2,526)

$

145,811

$

409,658

Exchange of Solaris LLC Units and shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock

50

1

(50)

460

(461)

Net effect of deferred tax asset and payables related to Tax Receivable Agreement from the exchange of Solaris LLC Units and shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock

(303)

(303)

Stock option exercises

9

66

7

(80)

(11)

(25)

Share and unit repurchases and retirements

(2,374)

(24)

(14,804)

(10,177)

(1,711)

(26,716)

Stock-based compensation

907

492

1,399

Vesting of restricted stock

105

1

471

37

(373)

(473)

(374)

Solaris LLC distribution paid to Solaris LLC unitholders (other than Solaris Inc.) at $0.105 per Solaris LLC Unit

(1,668)

(1,668)

Dividends paid ($0.105 per share of Class A common stock)

(3,087)

(3,087)

Treasury stock retirements

(1,247)

(1,732)

(207)

2,979

Net loss

(19,081)

(14,071)

(33,152)

Balance at March 31, 2020

28,555

286

15,890

177,393

40,145

127,908

345,732

Exchange of Solaris LLC Units and shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock

50

1

(50)

395

(395)

1

Net effect of deferred tax asset and payables related to Tax Receivable Agreement from the exchange of Solaris LLC Units and shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock

(310)

(310)

Stock option exercises

7

36

(16)

20

Stock-based compensation

895

497

1,392

Vesting of restricted stock

80

171

(171)

Cancelled shares withheld for taxes from RSU vesting

(19)

(69)

(38)

(107)

Solaris LLC distribution paid to Solaris LLC unitholders (other than Solaris Inc.) at $0.105 per Solaris LLC Unit

(1,663)

(1,663)

Dividends paid ($0.105 per share of Class A common stock)

(3,089)

(3,089)

Net loss

(5,542)

(3,955)

(9,497)

Balance at June 30, 2020

28,673

$

287

15,840

$

$

178,511

$

31,514

$

$

122,167

$

332,479

Exchange of Solaris LLC Units and shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock

55

1

(55)

422

(423)

Net effect of deferred tax asset and payables related to Tax Receivable Agreement from the exchange of Solaris LLC Units and shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock

(40)

(40)

Stock-based compensation

726

415

1,141

Vesting of restricted stock

140

1

308

(309)

Cancelled shares withheld for taxes from RSU vesting

(26)

(84)

(31)

(66)

(181)

Solaris LLC distribution paid to Solaris LLC unitholders for income tax withholding

(32)

(150)

(182)

Solaris LLC distribution paid to Solaris LLC unitholders (other than Solaris Inc.) at $0.105 per Solaris LLC Unit

(1,657)

(1,657)

Dividends paid ($0.105 per share of Class A common stock)

(3,102)

(3,102)

Net loss

(3,283)

(2,320)

(5,603)

Balance at September 30, 2020

28,842

$

289

15,785

$

$

179,811

$

25,098

$

$

117,657

$

322,855

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

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SOLARIS OILFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYCASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

Class A

Class B

Additional

Non-

Total

Common Stock

Common Stock

Paid-in

Retained

Treasury Stock

controlling

Stockholders'

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Capital

  

Earnings

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Interest

  

Equity

Balance at January 1, 2019

27,091

$

271

19,627

$

$

164,086

$

35,507

91

$

(1,414)

$

142,428

$

340,878

Effect of ASU No. 2016-02 implementation

186

(532)

(186)

(532)

Exchange of Solaris LLC Units and shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock

3,245

32

(3,245)

24,925

(24,957)

Net effect of deferred tax asset and payables related to Tax Receivable Agreement from the exchange of Solaris LLC Units and shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock

(1,895)

(1,895)

Stock option exercises

65

1

601

28

(427)

(336)

(161)

Stock-based compensation

553

346

899

Vesting of restricted stock

2

(4)

(2)

(4)

Solaris LLC distribution paid to Solaris LLC unitholders at $0.10 per Solaris LLC Unit

(1,638)

(1,638)

Dividends paid ($0.10 per share of Class A common stock)

(3,119)

(3,119)

Net income

12,317

11,118

23,435

Balance at March 31, 2019

30,401

304

16,382

188,458

44,173

119

(1,845.0)

126,773

357,863

Exchange of Solaris LLC Units and shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock

442

4

(442)

3,571

(3,575)

Net effect of deferred tax asset and payables related to Tax Receivable Agreement from the exchange of Solaris LLC Units and shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock

(397)

(397)

Stock option exercises

11

48

(20)

28

Stock-based compensation

809

428

1,237

Vesting of restricted stock

51

1

245

16

(299)

(246)

(299)

Solaris LLC distribution paid to Solaris LLC unitholders at $0.10 per Solaris LLC Unit

(1,594)

(1,594)

Dividends paid ($0.10 per share of Class A common stock)

(3,164)

(3,164)

Net income

13,275

9,234

22,509

Balance at June 30, 2019

30,905

$

309

15,940

$

$

192,734

$

54,284

135

$

(2,144)

$

131,000

$

376,183

Net effect of deferred tax asset and payables related to Tax Receivable Agreement from the exchange of Solaris LLC Units and shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock

143

143

Stock-based compensation

833

429

1,262

Vesting of restricted stock

111

1

443

28

(378)

(445)

(379)

Solaris LLC distribution paid to Solaris LLC unitholders at $0.10 per Solaris LLC Unit

(1,594)

(1,594)

Dividends paid ($0.10 per share of Class A common stock)

(3,165)

(3,165)

Net income

11,398

7,684

19,082

Balance at September 30, 2019

31,016

$

310

15,940

$

$

194,153

$

62,517

163

$

(2,522)

$

137,074

$

391,532

For the Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

  

 

  

Net loss

 

$

(2,363)

 

$

(48,252)

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

 

 

 

 

  

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

20,288

 

 

20,378

Loss on disposal of assets

 

 

113

 

 

1,439

Allowance for credit losses

630

2,880

Stock-based compensation

 

 

3,907

 

 

3,732

Amortization of debt issuance costs

 

 

132

 

 

132

Deferred income tax benefit

(273)

(8,299)

Impairment losses

47,828

Other

(153)

(151)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(19,847)

 

 

17,630

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(3,266)

 

 

1,876

Inventories

 

 

(714)

 

 

(359)

Accounts payable

 

 

7,076

 

 

5,245

Accrued liabilities

 

 

6,167

 

 

(6,069)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

11,697

 

 

38,010

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

Investment in property, plant and equipment

 

 

(13,702)

 

 

(2,901)

Cash received from insurance proceeds

35

53

Proceeds from disposal of assets

42

724

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(13,625)

 

 

(2,124)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

  

 

 

Share repurchases

(26,717)

Distribution and dividend paid to Solaris LLC unitholders (other than Solaris Inc.) and Class A common shareholders

(14,400)

(14,267)

Distribution to Solaris LLC unitholders for income tax withholding

(150)

Payments under finance leases

 

(23)

 

(24)

Payments under insurance premium financing

 

(410)

 

Proceeds from stock option exercises

12

64

Payments for shares withheld for taxes from RSU vesting and cancelled

(786)

(276)

Payments related to purchase of treasury stock

(454)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(15,607)

 

 

(41,824)

Net decrease in cash

 

 

(17,535)

 

 

(5,938)

Cash at beginning of period

 

60,366

 

66,882

Cash at end of period

 

$

42,831

 

$

60,944

Non-cash activities

 

  

 

  

Operating:

Employee retention credit

$

1,900

$

Investing:

 

  

 

  

Capitalized depreciation in property, plant and equipment

 

2,260

 

359

Capitalized stock based compensation

228

198

Accrued capital expenditures

323

12

Property, plant and equipment additions transferred from inventory

958

359

Financing:

Insurance premium financing

410

Cash paid for:

 

 

Interest

 

99

 

99

Income Taxes

325

796

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

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SOLARIS OILFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

For the Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

  

 

  

Net (loss) income

 

$

(48,252)

 

$

65,027

Adjustment to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

  

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

20,378

 

 

19,875

Loss on disposal of asset

 

 

1,439

 

 

181

Allowance for credit losses

2,880

Stock-based compensation

 

 

3,732

 

 

3,265

Amortization of debt issuance costs

 

 

132

 

 

709

Deferred income tax expense

(8,299)

11,284

Impairment losses

47,828

Other

(151)

37

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

17,630

 

 

(4,369)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

1,876

 

 

2,088

Inventories

 

 

(359)

 

 

(2,555)

Accounts payable

 

 

5,245

 

 

(3,909)

Accrued liabilities

 

 

(6,069)

 

 

6,424

Deferred revenue

(9,508)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

38,010

 

 

88,549

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

Investment in property, plant and equipment

 

 

(2,901)

 

 

(32,914)

Proceeds from disposal of assets

724

130

Cash received from insurance proceeds

53

618

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(2,124)

 

 

(32,166)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

  

 

 

Share repurchases

(26,717)

Distribution and dividend paid to Solaris LLC unitholders (other than Solaris Inc.) and Class A common shareholders

(14,267)

(14,274)

Distribution to Solaris LLC unitholders for income tax withholding

(150)

Payments under finance leases

 

(24)

 

(26)

Payments under insurance premium financing

 

 

(1,443)

Proceeds from stock option exercises

64

294

Payments for shares withheld for taxes from RSU vesting and cancelled

(276)

Payments related to purchase of treasury stock

(454)

(1,108)

Payments related to debt issuance cost

(197)

Repayment of senior secured credit facility

(13,000)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(41,824)

 

 

(29,754)

Net increase (decrease) in cash

 

 

(5,938)

 

 

26,629

Cash at beginning of period

 

66,882

 

25,057

Cash at end of period

 

$

60,944

 

$

51,686

Non-cash activities

 

  

 

  

Investing:

 

  

 

  

Capitalized depreciation in property, plant and equipment

 

$

359

 

$

559

Capitalized stock based compensation

198

133

Property and equipment additions incurred but not paid at period-end

12

235

Property, plant and equipment additions transferred from inventory

359

5,355

Financing:

Insurance premium financing

1,869

Cash paid for:

 

 

Interest

 

99

 

200

Income Taxes

796

663

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

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SOLARIS OILFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.


Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


(Dollars in millions, except share data)

1.    Organization and Background of Business

Description of Business

We design and manufacture specialized equipment, which combined with field technician support, logistics services and our software solutions, enables us to provide a service offering that helps oil and natural gas operators and their suppliers drive efficiencies that reduce operational footprint and costs during the completion phase of well development. Our equipment and services are deployed in most of the active oil and natural gas basins in the United States.

2.    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc. (either individually or together with its subsidiaries, as the context requires “Solaris Inc.” or the “Company” or “Solaris”), a Delaware corporation, is an oilfield services company that provides supply chainthe managing member of Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, LLC (“Solaris LLC”) and is responsible for all operational, management and logistics solutions designedadministrative decisions relating to drive efficienciesSolaris LLC’s business. Solaris Inc. consolidates the financial results of Solaris LLC and its subsidiaries and reports non-controlling interest related to the portion of the units in Solaris LLC (the “Solaris LLC Units”) not owned by Solaris Inc., which will reduce costs fornet income attributable to the oil and natural gas industry. The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Recent Developments

The global response to COVID-19 as well as the actions taken by a numberholders of global oil producers have contributed to steep declines in the demand and pricing for oil, natural gas and NGLs, negatively impacting U.S. producers and reducing demand for our services. Our revenues have decreased materially as a result of these lower activity levels. In response, we have reduced direct operating costs and selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses, including reducing workforce levels across the Company, and we have lowered our capital expenditures. We have also recognized impairments on certain assets which is discussed further in Note. 2. Although pricing has stabilized, the commodity price environment is expected to remain depressed based on over-supply, decreased demand and a potential global economic recession. In response, in addition to other measures, the Company has reduced costs and lowered its capital budget for the year.

2.    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and ConsolidationSolaris Inc.’s Class A common stock.

The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are necessary for fair presentation. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 20192020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year or for any interim period.

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all information or notes required by GAAP for annual financial statements and should be read together with Solaris Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 and notes thereto.

Solaris Inc. is the managing member of Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, LLC (“Solaris LLC”) and is responsible for all operational, management and administrative decisions relating to Solaris LLC's business. Solaris Inc. consolidates the financial results of Solaris LLC and its subsidiaries and reports non-controlling interest related to the portion of the units in Solaris LLC (the “Solaris LLC Units”) not owned by Solaris Inc., which will reduce net income attributable to the holders of Solaris Inc.’s Class A common stock.

All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated upon consolidation.

COVID-19 and Global Economic and Market Conditions

The strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19") has caused, and continues to cause, severe disruptions to the U.S. and global economies, including the oil and gas industry and the demand for our products and services.

The degree to which COVID-19 and related events outside of our control adversely impacts our results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the timing, extent, trajectory and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence of new strains or variants of COVID-19, the continued development, availability and administration of effective treatments and vaccines and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and any subsequent recovery of normal economic and operating conditions.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates used in the preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to, collectability of accounts receivable, stock-based compensation, depreciation associated with property,Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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plantThe most significant estimates relate to taxes, stock-based compensation, useful lives and equipmentsalvage values of long-lived assets, future cash flows associated with goodwill and relatedlong-lived asset impairment, considerations of those assets, impairment considerations of goodwill, determination of fairnet realizable value of intangible assets acquired in business combinations, income taxes,inventory, collectability of accounts receivable and estimates of allowance for credit losses and determination of the present value of lease payments and right-of-use assets, inventory valuation and certain other assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from management’s best estimates as additional information or actual results become available in the future, and those differences could be material.

Inventories

Inventories consist of materials used in the manufacturing of the Company’s systems, which include raw materials and purchased parts and is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is determined, giving consideration to quality, excessive levels, obsolescence and other factors. Adjustments that reduce stated amounts will be recognized as impairments in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company recognized a write down of the carrying value of inventory of $2.6 to its net realizable value during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. There were 0 impairments recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 or for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The value of our inventories not expected to be consumed or sold during our next operating cycle are classified as non-current assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Goodwill

Due to COVID-19 and reduced demand for our services, we performed an interim goodwill impairment assessment as of March 31, 2020.

We estimated the fair value for each reporting unit using an income approach including a discounted cash flow analysis and the use of significant unobservable inputs representative of a Level 3 fair value measurement. Some of the more significant assumptions inherent in the income approach include the estimated future net annual cash flows for each reporting unit and the discount rate. The Company selected assumptions used in the discounted cash flow projections using historical data supplemented by current and anticipated market conditions, near term declines and estimated growth rates. These estimates are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable. However, given the inherent uncertainty in determining the assumptions underlying a discounted cash flow analysis, particularly in the current volatile market, actual results may differ from those used in the Company’s valuations which could result in additional impairment charges in the future. The discount rates used to value the Company’s reporting units were between 10.35% and 13.00%. As a result of the March 31, 2020 evaluation of goodwill, $4.2 of goodwill associated with the 2017 purchase of the assets of Railtronix was impaired during the three months ended March 31, 2020. The goodwill associated with the Loadcraft Industries Ltd. purchase was not impaired. An impairment charge would have resulted if our estimate of fair value was approximately 40% less than the amount determined. No additional facts or circumstances warranted an impairment assessment as of September 30, 2020 and 0 impairment charges were recognized for the three month period then ended.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Definite-lived Intangible Assets and ROU Assets

Due to COVID-19 and reduced demand for our services, the Company concluded that such circumstances warranted an evaluation of whether indicators of impairment are present for its asset groups as of March 31, 2020. Based on this evaluation, the Company performed tests for recoverability of the carrying value of these assets using forecasted undiscounted cash flows.

The Company noted that the undiscounted cash flows as well as the fair value of the assets associated with our Kingfisher Facility exceeded their carrying values and the Company recognized impairment losses of $37.8, $2.8 and $0.4 for property, plant and equipment, ROU assets and other receivables, respectively during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and nine months ended September 30, 2020. These impairments resulted from an accumulation of factors leading to the loss of significant customers, reduced operating activities and earnings, including impacts resulting from continued volatility in global oil markets and the COVID-19 pandemic. No additional facts or circumstances indicated that indicators of impairment have become present during the three months ended September 30, 2020. However, if these conditions persist for an extended period of time, additional impairment losses may be recognized in relation to our proppant management systems and inventory management software.

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Given the inherent uncertainty in determining the assumptions underlying both undiscounted and discounted cash flow analyses, particularly in the current volatile market, actual results may differ which could result in additional impairment charges. We estimated the fair value of the Kingfisher Facility using an income approach including a discounted cash flow analysis and the use of significant unobservable inputs representative of a Level 3 fair value measurement. Some of the more significant assumptions inherent in the income approach include the estimated future net annual cash flows for each reporting unit and the discount rate. The Company selected assumptions used in the discounted cash flow projections using historical data supplemented by current and anticipated market conditions and estimated growth rates. These estimates are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable. The discount rates used to value this reporting unit were between 10.35% and 13.00%. Limited marketability for the assets group exist in the current volatile market and the analysis resulted in a full impairment of the long-lived assets of the reporting unit.

There were no impairment indicators for the three or nine months ended September 30, 2019 and for the three months ended September 30, 2020.

Accounting Standards Recently Adopted

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”) which replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology under current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. ASU 2016-13 requires the use of a forward-looking expected credit loss model for accounts receivables, loans and other financial instruments. For public business entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. We adopted ASU 2016-13 effective January 1, 2020, which did not have an impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

assets.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In March 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board issued ASUAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform, which provides temporary optional guidance to companies impacted by the transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). The guidance provides certain expedients and exceptions to applying GAAP in order to lessen the potential accounting burden when contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR as a benchmark rate are modified. This guidance is effective upon issuance and expires on December 31, 2022. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the LIBOR transition and this ASU on the Company’s financial statements.

3.    Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses

Accounts receivable consists of trade receivables recorded at the invoice amount, plus accrued revenue that is not yet billed, less an estimated allowance for credit losses (if any). Accounts receivable are generally due within 60 days or less, or in accordance with terms agreed with customers. We do not accrue interest on delinquent receivables. Total unbilled revenue included in accounts receivable as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $4.2 and $7.4, respectively.

In our determination of the allowance for credit losses, we pool receivables with similar risk characteristics and consider a number of current conditions, past events and other factors, including the length of time trade accounts receivable are past due, previous loss history, and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole, and apply an expected loss percentage. The expected credit loss percentage is determined using historical loss data adjusted for current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions. Accounts deemed uncollectible are applied against the allowance for credit losses. The related expense was included in Other operating expense on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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The following activity related to our allowance for credit losses on customer receivables for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 reflects the estimated impact of the current economic environment on our receivable balance:

Balance, December 31, 2019

$

0.3

Credit losses

2.9

Less write-offs

(2.1)

Balance, September 30, 2020

$

1.1

NaN allowance for credit losses were recognized in the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

4.3.    Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment was comprisedare stated at cost. We manufacture or construct most of our systems. During the manufacturing of these assets, they are reflected as systems in process until complete. Modifications to existing systems, including the expenditures for upgrades and enhancements that result in additional functionality, increased efficiency, or the extension of the following at September 30, 2020estimated useful life, are capitalized. Property, plant and December 31, 2019:equipment consists of the following:

    

September 30, 

    

December 31, 

    

September 30, 

    

December 31, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2021

    

2020

Systems and related equipment

$

297.9

$

294.5

$

304.2

$

299.4

Systems in process

12.3

 

11.9

17.7

 

12.6

Transloading facility and equipment

40.3

Computer hardware and software

 

1.0

 

1.3

 

1.1

 

1.0

Machinery and equipment

 

5.3

 

5.2

 

5.4

 

5.3

Vehicles

 

3.6

 

7.6

 

5.1

 

3.6

Buildings

 

4.4

 

4.3

 

4.5

 

4.3

Land

 

0.6

 

0.6

 

0.6

 

0.6

Furniture and fixtures

0.2

 

0.3

0.4

 

0.4

Property, plant and equipment, gross

$

325.3

$

366.1

$

339.0

$

327.2

Less: accumulated depreciation

 

(74.8)

 

(59.5)

 

(98.4)

 

(81.3)

Property, plant and equipment, net

$

250.5

$

306.6

$

240.6

$

245.9

As described in Note 2, $37.8, of impairment losses were recognized for property, plant and equipment, associated primarily with transloading facility and equipment during the three months ended March 31, 2020.

5.4.    Debt

On April 26, 2019, Solaris LLC entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “2019 Credit Agreement”) by and among Solaris LLC, as borrower, each of the lenders party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent. The 2019 Credit Agreement consists of an initial $50.0 revolving loan commitment (the “Loan”) with a $25.0 uncommitted accordion option to increase the Loan availability to $75.0.

The term of the 2019 Credit Agreement expires on April 26, 2022. The 2019 Credit Agreement requires that we prepay any outstanding borrowings under the Loan in the event our total leverage ratio is greater than 1.00 to 1.00 and our consolidated cash balance exceeds $20.0, taking into account certain adjustments. At September 30, 2020,2021, we had 0 borrowings under the 2019 Credit Agreement outstanding and ability to draw $50.0.

Although there were 0 borrowings outstanding under the 2019 Credit Agreement, the applicable margin ranges from 1.75% to 2.50% for Eurodollar loans and 0.75% to 1.50% for alternate base rate loans, in each case depending on our total leverage ratio. The 2019 Credit Agreement requires that we pay a quarterly commitment fee on undrawn amounts of the Loan, ranging from 0.25% to 0.375%0.375% depending upon the total leverage ratio. We were in compliance with all covenants in accordance with the 2019 Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2020.2021.

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6.5.    Equity

Dividends

Solaris LLC paid distributions totaling $4.8 and $4.8 to all Solaris LLC unitholders in the three months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, of which $3.1$3.4 and $3.2$3.1 was paid to Solaris Inc. Solaris LLC paid distributions totaling $14.3$14.4 and $14.3 to all Solaris LLC unitholders in the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, of which $9.3$10.0 and $9.4$9.3 was paid to Solaris Inc. Solaris Inc. used the proceeds from the distributions to pay quarterly cash dividends to all holders of shares of Class A common stock.

Share Repurchase Program

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, Solaris Inc. purchased and retired 2,374,092 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock for $26.7, or $11.27 average price per share, and, in connection therewith, Solaris LLC purchased and retired 2,374,092 Solaris LLC Units from the Company for the same amount. During the full share repurchase plan, Solaris Inc. purchased and retired 2,626,022 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock for $30.0, or $11.41 average price per share, and, in connection therewith, Solaris LLC purchased and retired 2,626,022 Solaris LLC Units from the Company for the same amount. As of March 31, 2020, the share repurchase plan was completed. NaN shares were purchased and retired during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Treasury Stock Retirement

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company cancelled and retired, 207,382 shares of treasury stock. NaN shares were retired during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Stock-based compensation

The Company’s long-term incentive plan for employees, directors and consultants (the “LTIP”) provides for the grant of all or any of the following types of equity-based awards: (1) incentive stock options qualified as such under United States federal income tax laws; (2) stock options that do not qualify as incentive stock options; (3) stock appreciation rights; (4) restricted stock awards; (5) restricted stock units; (6) bonus stock; (7) performance awards; (8) dividend equivalents; (9) other stock-based awards; (10) cash awards; and (11) substitute awards.

Subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the LTIP, 5,118,080 shares of Solaris Inc.’s Class A common stock have been reserved for issuance pursuant to awards under the LTIP. As of September 30, 2020, 3,451,4452021, 2,452,821 stock awards were available for grant.

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The following table summarizes activity related to restricted stock for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019:2020:

Restricted Stock Awards

Restricted Stock Awards

2020

2019

2021

2020

Unvested at January 1,

 

627,251

411,497

 

703,115

627,251

Awarded

 

386,146

375,068

 

414,185

386,146

Vested

 

(141,700)

(706)

 

(223,275)

(141,700)

Forfeited

 

(32,845)

(405)

 

(5,388)

(32,845)

Unvested at March 31,

838,852

785,454

888,637

838,852

Awarded

10,194

29,847

3,376

10,194

Vested

(80,203)

(67,674)

(8,797)

(80,203)

Forfeited

(37,164)

(7,896)

(2,306)

(37,164)

Unvested at June 30,

731,679

739,731

880,910

731,679

Awarded

139,961

43,830

105,233

139,961

Vested

(137,490)

(138,821)

(121,235)

(137,490)

Forfeited

(29,537)

(9,644)

(3,426)

(29,537)

Unvested at September 30,

704,613

635,096

861,482

704,613

Of the unvested 704,613861,482 shares of restricted stock, it is expected that 1,498420,543 shares, 344,164 shares, 254,209271,931 shares, and 104,742169,008 shares will vest in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2023,2024, respectively, in each case, subject to the applicable vesting terms governing such shares of restricted stock. There was approximately $6.8$7.2 of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock as of September 30, 2020.2021. The unrecognized compensation expense will be recognized over the weighted average remaining vesting period of 2.6 years.1.2 years.

EarningsIncome (Loss) Per Share

Basic earningsincome (loss) per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to Solaris Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the same period. Diluted earningsincome (loss) per share is computed giving effect to all potentially dilutive shares.

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The following table sets forth the calculation of earningsincome (loss) per share or EPS, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019:2020:

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

Basic net income per share:

2020

2019

2020

    

2019

Basic net income (loss) per share:

2021

2020

2021

    

2020

Numerator

Net income (loss) attributable to Solaris

$

(3.3)

$

11.4

$

(27.9)

$

37.0

$

0.9

$

(3.3)

$

(1.5)

$

(27.9)

Loss (income) attributable to participating securities (1)

(0.1)

(0.2)

(0.2)

(0.8)

Income (loss) attributable to participating securities (1)

(0.1)

(0.1)

(0.3)

(0.2)

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

$

(3.4)

$

11.2

$

(28.1)

$

36.2

$

0.8

$

(3.4)

$

(1.8)

$

(28.1)

Denominator

Weighted average number of unrestricted outstanding common shares used to calculate basic net income per share

28,787

30,951

28,912

27,270

Effect of dilutive securities:

Stock options

29

47

Diluted weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding used to calculate diluted net income per share

28,787

30,980

28,912

27,317

Weighted average number of unrestricted outstanding common shares used to calculate basic net income (loss) per share

31,058

28,787

30,671

28,912

Diluted weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding used to calculate diluted net income (loss) per share

31,058

28,787

30,671

28,912

Earnings per share of Class A common stock - basic

$

(0.12)

$

0.36

$

(0.97)

$

1.33

Earnings per share of Class A common stock - diluted

$

(0.12)

$

0.36

$

(0.97)

$

1.33

Income (loss) per share of Class A common stock - basic

$

0.03

$

(0.12)

$

(0.06)

$

(0.97)

Income (loss) per share of Class A common stock - diluted

$

0.03

$

(0.12)

$

(0.06)

$

(0.97)

(1)The Company’s restricted shares of common stock are participating securities.

The following number of weighted-average potentially dilutive shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted earningsloss per share because the effect of including such potentially dilutive shares would have been antidilutive upon conversion:

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2020

2019

2020

    

2019

2021

2020

2021

    

2020

Class B common stock

15,803

15,939

15,860

15,598

13,819

15,803

14,119

15,860

Restricted stock awards

703

129

718

242

868

703

839

718

Stock Options

13

16

7

13

10

16

Total

16,519

16,068

16,594

15,840

14,694

16,519

14,968

16,594

7.6. Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Solaris Inc. is a corporation and, as a result, is subject to United States federal, state and local income taxes. Solaris LLC is treated as a partnership for United States federal income tax purposes and therefore does not pay United States federal income tax on its taxable income. Instead, the Solaris LLC unitholders, including Solaris Inc., are liable for United States federal income tax on their respective shares of Solaris LLC’s taxable income reported on the unitholders’ United States federal income tax returns. Solaris LLC is liable for income taxes in those states not recognizing its status as a partnership for United States federal income tax purposes.

For the three months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, we recognized a combined United States federal and state (expense)/benefit and expense for income taxes of ($0.8)0.5) and $3.7,$0.8, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, we recognized a combined United States federal and state (expense)/benefit and expensefor income taxes of ($8.2)0.1) and $12.0,$8.2, respectively. The effective combined United States federal and state income tax rates were 13.1%26.2% and 14.8%13.1% for the three months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. The effective combined United States federal and state income tax rates were 14.5%3.4% and 14.9%14.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. For the

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three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, our effective tax rate differed from the statutory rate primarily due to Solaris LLC’s treatment as a partnership for United States federal income tax purposes.

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The Company’s deferred tax position reflects the net tax effects of the temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax reporting. The largest components of the Company’s deferred tax position relate to the Company’s investment in Solaris LLC and net operating loss carryovers. The Company recorded a deferred tax asset and additional paid-in capital for the difference between the book value and the tax basis of the Company’s investment in Solaris LLC. This difference originates from the equity offerings of Class A common stock, exchanges of Solaris LLC Units (together with a corresponding number of shares of Class B common stock) for shares of Class A common stock, and issuances of Class A common stock, and corresponding Solaris LLC Units, in connection with stock-based compensation.

Based on our cumulative earnings history and forecasted future sources of taxable income, we believe that we will be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future. As the Company reassesses this position in the future, changes in cumulative earnings history, excluding non-recurring charges, or changes to forecasted taxable income may alter this expectation and may result in an increase in the valuation allowance and an increase in the effective tax rate.

Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, contains rules that limit the ability of a company that undergoes an “ownership change” to utilize its net operating loss and tax credit carryovers and certain built-in losses recognized in years after the “ownership change.” An “ownership change” is generally defined as any change in ownership of more than 50% of a corporation’s stock over a rolling three-year period by stockholders that own (directly or indirectly) 5% or more of the stock of a corporation, or arising from a new issuance of stock by a corporation. If an ownership change occurs, Section 382 generally imposes an annual limitation on the use of pre-ownership change net operating loss carryovers to offset taxable income earned after the ownership change. We do not believe the Section 382 annual limitation related to historical ownership changes impacts our ability to utilize our net operating losses; however, if we were to experience a future ownership change our ability to use net operating losses may be impacted.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was enacted on March 27, 2020 in the United States to provide emergency assistance to individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act includes temporary changes to both income and non-income based tax laws. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 the impact of the CARES Act was immaterial to the Company’s tax provision. However, under the CARES Act, the Company is deferring the employer portion of payroll tax payments through December 31, 2020.2022. Future regulatory guidance under the CARES Act or additional legislation enacted by Congress in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic could impact our tax provision in future periods.

The Company qualified for federal government assistance through employee retention credit provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded $3.1 of employee retention credits in other income on its consolidated income statements.  As of September 30, 2021, $1.2 of the credits have been received and $1.9 is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. The calculation of the credit is based on employees continued employment and represents a portion of the wages paid to them. For income tax purposes, the credit will result in decreased expense related to the wages it offsets in the period received. The Company accounted for the employee retention credit as a government grant in accordance with ASU Topic 958, Not-for-Profit Entities – Revenue Recognition.

Payables Related to the Tax Receivable Agreement

In connection with Solaris Inc.’s initial public offering (the “IPO” or the “Offering”), Solaris Inc. entered into a Tax Receivable Agreement (the “Tax Receivable Agreement”) with the members of Solaris LLC immediately prior to the IPO (each such person and any permitted transferee, a “TRA Holder,” and together, the “TRA Holders”) on May 17, 2017. This agreement generally provides for the payment by Solaris Inc. to each TRA Holder of 85% of the net cash savings, if any, in United States federal, state and local income tax and franchise tax that Solaris Inc. actually realizes (computed using simplifying assumptions to address the impact of state and local taxes) or is deemed to realize in certain circumstances in periods after the IPO as a result of (i) certain increases in tax basis that occur as a result of Solaris Inc.’s acquisition (or deemed acquisition for United States federal income tax purposes) of all or a portion of such TRA Holder’s Solaris LLC Units in connection with the IPO or pursuant to the exercise of the Redemption Right or the Call Right (each as defined in Solaris LLC’s Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (the “Solaris LLC Agreement”))Agreement) and (ii) imputed interest deemed to be paid by Solaris Inc. as a result of, and additional tax basis arising from, any payments Solaris Inc. makes under the Tax Receivable Agreement. Solaris Inc. will retain the benefit of the remaining 15% of

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these cash savings. As of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, Solaris Inc. recorded a payable related to the Tax Receivable Agreement of $68.2$73.5 and $68.0,$68.7, respectively, $0$0.6 and $1.4$0.6 of which has been recorded as a current liability, respectively. The increase in payables related to the Tax Receivable Agreement is a result of Solaris Inc.’s acquisition (or deemed acquisition for United States federal income tax purposes) of Solaris LLC Units from TRA Holders during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.2021.

8.7.  Concentrations

For the three months ended September 30, 2021, 1 customer accounted for 26% of the Company’s revenues. For the three months ended September 30, 2020, 1 customer accounted for 28% of the Company’s revenues. For the threenine months ended September 30, 2019, 2 customers2021, 1 customer accounted for 14% and 12%24% of the Company’s revenues. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, 1 customer accounted for 11% of the Company’s revenues. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, 4 customers accounted for 14%, 11%, 11% and 10%11% of the Company’s revenues. As of September 30, 2020, 22021, 3 customers accounted for 30% and 10%49% of the Company’s accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2019, 1 customer2020, 4 customers accounted for 15%42% of the Company’s accounts receivable.

For the three months ended September 30, 2021, no supplier accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total purchases. For the three months ended September 30, 2020, 3 suppliers accounted for 16%, 12%, and 10% of the Company’s total purchases. For the threenine months ended September 30, 2019, 12021, no supplier accounted for 38%more than 10% of the

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Company’s total purchases. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, 1 supplier accounted for 32% of the Company’s total purchases. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, 1 supplier accounted for 17% of the Company’s total purchases. As of September 30, 2020, 3 suppliers2021, no supplier accounted for 21%, 12% and 12%10% of the Company’s accounts payable. As of December 31, 2019, 1 supplier2020, 2 suppliers accounted for 44%23% of the Company’s accounts payable.

9.8.  Commitments and Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Company is subjected to various claims, legal actions, contract negotiations and disputes. The Company provides for losses, if any, in the year in which they can be reasonably estimated. In management’s opinion, there are currently no such matters outstanding that would have a material effect on the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

10.See Note 9 “Related Party Transactions” for contingent payments related to contracts with customers.

9.  Related Party Transactions

The Company recognizes certain costs incurred in relation to transactions primarily incurred in connection with the amended and restated administrative services agreement, dated May 17, 2017, between Solaris LLC and Solaris Energy Management, LLC, a company partially owned by William A. Zartler, the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. These services include rent paid for office space, travel services, personnel, consulting and administrative costs. For the three months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, Solaris LLC paid $0.2$0.3 and $0.2, respectively, for these services. For the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, Solaris LLC paid $0.6 and $0.8,$0.6, respectively, for these services. As of September 30, 20202021, and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company included $0.2$0.1 and $0.2,$0.1, respectively, in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Additionally, as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company included $0.1 and $0.1, respectively, of accruals to related parties in accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.

The Company has executed a guarantee of lease agreement with Solaris Energy Management, LLC, a related party of the Company, related to the rental of office space for the Company’s corporate headquarters. The total future guaranty under the guarantee of lease agreement with Solaris Energy Management, LLC is $4.5 as of September 30, 2020.2021.

On March 26, 2021, THRC Holdings, LP (“THRC”), purchased shares representing an 8.7% ownership of the Company’s Class A common stock and 6.0% total shares outstanding as of September 30, 2021. THRC is affiliated with certain of the Company’s customers, including ProFrac Services, LLC (“ProFrac”) and FTS International and certain of the Company’s suppliers including Automatize Logistics, LLC, IOT-EQ, LLC and Cisco Logistics, LLC (“Cisco”) (together the “THRC Affiliates”).  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recognized revenues related to our service offering provided to the THRC Affiliates of $3.0 and $9.1, respectively.  Accounts receivable related to THRC Affiliates as of September 30, 2021, were $1.9.  For the three and nine months ended

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September 30, 2021, the Company recognized cost of services provided by THRC Affiliates of $1.8 and $2.8, respectively.  There were 0 accounts payable related to THRC Affiliates as of September 30, 2021.

In August 2021, the Company executed a three-year agreement with ProFrac and Cisco (the “ProFrac-Cisco Agreement”). The primary terms of the ProFrac-Cisco Agreement include provisions whereby (i) Solaris shall be ProFrac’s dedicated wellsite sand storage provider (“Services”), (ii) Solaris shall provide volume-based pricing to ProFrac for the Services and (iii) Solaris shall acquire certain equipment from Cisco (“Equipment”). During the third quarter of 2021, Solaris paid an initial $1.5 for the Equipment which was recognized in Property, plant and equipment. Solaris may be required to pay up to $4.5 in additional payments throughout the three-year term of the agreement contingent upon ProFrac meeting certain minimum Services revenue thresholds.

On October 1, 2021, the Company made payments totaling $0.6 for payables related to the Tax Receivable Agreement.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc. (either individually or together with its subsidiaries, as the context requires, “we,” “us,” “our,” “Solaris Inc.” or the “Company”). The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements and related notes. The following discussion contains “forward-looking statements” that reflect our plans, estimates, beliefs and expected performance. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated as discussed in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of risks and uncertainties, including those described above in “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and “Risk Factors” included in this Quarterly Report and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 as updated by our subsequent filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), all of which are difficult to predict. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed may not occur. We assume no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements except as otherwise required by law.

Overview

Solaris Inc. is the managing member of Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, LLC (“Solaris LLC”) and is responsible for all operational, management and administrative decisions relating to Solaris LLC’s business and consolidates the financial results of Solaris LLC and its subsidiaries. Solaris Inc. is a holding company whose sole material asset consists of units in Solaris LLC (“Solaris LLC Units”).

Executive Summary

We design manufacture and rentmanufacture specialized equipment, which combined with field technician support, logistics services and our software solutions, enables us to provide a service offering that helps oil and natural gas operators and their suppliers to drive efficiencies and reduce costs during the completion phase of well development. The majority of our revenue is currently derived from rental and services related to our patented mobile proppant and patent-pending water and chemical management systems that unload, store and deliver proppant and chemicals used in the hydraulic fracturing of oil and natural gas wells, as well as coordinating the delivery of proppant to the well site. Our systems are deployed in most of the active oil and natural gas basins in the United States. We continuously innovate

Our service fleet currently consists of 158 mobile proppant management systems, 14 mobile chemical management systems and enhance our offerings.17 mobile water management systems.

Recent Trends and Outlook

Demand for our products and services is predominantly driveninfluenced by the level of onshore oil and natural gas well drilling and completion activity, in the United States, which, in turn, is determined by the current and anticipated profitability of developing oil and natural gas reserves.

Due to a combination of geopolitical and COVID-19 related pressures on the global supply-demand balance for crude oil and related products, as well as the actions taken by a number of global oil producers, commodity prices have significantly declined in recent months, and oil and gas operators have reduced development budgets and activity. During the third quarter 2020, continued containment measures and responsive actions to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to result in severe declines in general economic activity and energy demand. As a result, the global economy has experienced a slowing of economic growth, disruption of global manufacturing supply chains, stagnation of crudeThe oil and natural gas consumption and interferenceindustry continues to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which, beginning with workforce continuity. As cities, states and countries continue easing the confinement restrictions, the risk for the resurgence and recurrencefirst quarter of COVID-19 remains. The reinstatement of containment measures could potentially lead to an extended period of reduced demand for crude2020, drove extreme volatility in oil and natural gas commodities, as well as assert further pressure on the global economy. Our revenues have increased in comparisoncommodity prices and activity. During this time period, WTI oil prices fell from $60 per barrel to the second quarter but continue to reflect a decrease comparative to prior year activities as a result of these lower activity levels. In response, we have reduced direct operating costs and SG&A expenses, including reducing workforce levels across the Company and lowered our capital expenditures.

The risks associated with COVID-19 have impacted our workforce and the way we meet our business objectives. In response to COVID-19 we have implemented certain health and safety guidelines which are consistent with guidelines proscribed by the Centers for Disease Control and other authorities, as well as those requested by certain of our customers. Due to concerns over health and safety, we are permitting our non-essential employees to work remotely until further notice. Working remotely and under our revised policies has not significantly impacted our ability to

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maintain operations or caused us to incur significant additional expenses; however, we are unable to predict the duration or ultimate impact of these measures.

Solaris Inc.’s fully utilized system count averaged 34 systems in the third quarter of 2020, an increase of approximately 70% from$20 per barrel during the second quarter of 2020 and a decreasehave recovered to over $80 per barrel in October 2021. The Baker Hughes US Land rig count decreased 55% to 417 average rigs in 2020 from 920 average rigs in 2019. Since the start of approximately 70% from the third quarter of 2019. The increase in fully utilized systems in the third quarter of 2020 is related to completion activities for wells that were previously drilled and waiting on completion. This compares to2021, the Baker Hughes US Land rig count which was flat athas increased 50% to 515 rigs compared to a 41% increase in our fully utilized systems since the end of the third quarter 2020 from the end of the secondfourth quarter of 20202020. While our fully utilized systems are highly correlated with US land rig count activity over longer periods, timing differences between drilling and down 70% from the endcompletion activity can result in lags of the third quarter of 2019.

We believe that dueone to the continued COVID-19 pandemic driven depressed pricing environment for oil and gas commodities and reductiontwo quarters or longer. Further stabilization in oil and gas development budgets, drilling and completions activity will continue to remain at depressed levels during the fourth quarter. Absent significant changes in markets share, we expect our activity should follow the general trends of the US land drilling and completion activity.

In response to the decline in commodity prices and activity will depend on multiple factors, including the ultimate pace of economic recovery, the success of COVID-19 vaccine rollouts, potential regulatory changes and the resulting supply-demand balance in oil and gas.

Recent consolidation amongst some of our E&P and oil service customers combined with financial discipline from publicly traded energy companies has reduced industry-wide capital spending, resulting in activity levels we have reduced direct operating coststhat remain below pre-pandemic levels despite the recovery in commodity prices. Additionally, consolidation can drive procurement strategy changes, which has historically resulted in both market share gains and SG&A expenses, including reducing workforce levels acrosslosses for the Company. We expect both consolidation and financial discipline will likely continue to be important themes for the energy industry going forward.

The Company and maintained our 2020expects capital expenditures budget offor the full year 2021 to be approximately $5$20.0 million. We continue to evaluate ways to increase flexibility and efficiency in our cost structure considering these unprecedented and uncertain times.

We have also seen an increase in the number of distressed companies in the sector which has resulted in several companies filing for bankruptcy or delaying payment to vendors. We continue to monitor the credit risk of our customers and take preventative and precautionary measures to protect the balance of any outstanding receivables.

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Results of Operations

Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 20202021 Compared to Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 20192020

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

Change

    

2020

    

2019

    

Change

    

2021

    

2020

    

Change

    

2021

    

2020

    

Change

(in thousands)

(in thousands)

(in thousands)

(in thousands)

Revenue

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

System rental

$

9,197

$

36,638

$

(27,441)

$

40,720

$

113,726

$

(73,006)

$

16,091

$

9,197

$

6,894

$

44,063

$

40,720

$

3,343

System services

 

10,855

 

18,153

 

(7,298)

 

35,231

 

48,621

 

(13,390)

 

32,990

 

10,855

 

22,135

 

68,317

 

35,231

 

33,086

Transloading services

310

 

4,417

 

(4,107)

1,039

 

15,131

 

(14,092)

86

 

310

 

(224)

239

 

1,039

 

(800)

Inventory software services

169

 

396

 

(227)

710

 

1,351

 

(641)

210

 

169

 

41

621

 

710

 

(89)

Total revenue

 

20,531

 

59,604

 

(39,073)

 

77,700

 

178,829

 

(101,129)

 

49,377

 

20,531

 

28,846

 

113,240

 

77,700

 

35,540

Operating costs and expenses:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cost of system rental (excluding depreciation and amortization)

 

1,181

 

2,838

 

(1,657)

 

4,018

 

7,737

 

(3,719)

 

2,536

 

1,181

 

1,355

 

5,704

 

4,018

 

1,686

Cost of system services (excluding depreciation and amortization)

 

13,126

 

21,072

 

(7,946)

 

43,269

 

56,366

 

(13,097)

 

35,617

 

13,126

 

22,491

 

76,151

 

43,269

 

32,882

Cost of transloading services (excluding depreciation and amortization)

243

 

652

 

(409)

783

 

2,051

 

(1,268)

220

 

243

 

(23)

672

 

783

 

(111)

Cost of inventory software services (excluding depreciation and amortization)

97

 

160

 

(63)

364

 

460

 

(96)

87

 

97

 

(10)

289

 

364

 

(75)

Depreciation and amortization

 

6,594

 

6,908

 

(314)

 

20,378

 

19,875

 

503

 

6,842

 

6,594

 

248

 

20,288

 

20,378

 

(90)

Selling, general and administrative (excluding depreciation and amortization)

 

3,840

 

4,933

 

(1,093)

 

12,212

 

13,967

 

(1,755)

 

4,760

 

3,840

 

920

 

14,326

 

12,212

 

2,114

Impairment losses

 

 

47,828

47,828

 

 

47,828

(47,828)

Other operating expenses

1,856

 

248

 

1,608

5,329

529

4,800

Other operating (income) expense

(2,690)

 

1,856

 

(4,546)

(2,074)

5,329

(7,403)

Total operating costs and expenses

 

26,937

 

36,811

 

(9,874)

 

134,181

 

100,985

 

33,196

 

47,372

 

26,937

 

20,435

 

115,356

 

134,181

 

(18,825)

Operating income (loss)

 

(6,406)

 

22,793

 

(29,199)

 

(56,481)

 

77,844

 

(134,325)

 

2,005

 

(6,406)

 

8,411

 

(2,116)

 

(56,481)

 

54,365

Interest income, net

 

(40)

 

(8)

 

(32)

 

36

 

(775)

 

811

Total other income

 

(40)

 

(8)

 

(32)

 

36

 

(775)

 

811

Interest income (expense), net

 

(66)

 

(40)

 

(26)

 

(170)

 

36

 

(206)

Total other income (expense)

 

(66)

 

(40)

 

(26)

 

(170)

 

36

 

(206)

Income (loss) before income tax expense

 

(6,446)

 

22,785

 

(29,231)

 

(56,445)

 

77,069

 

(133,514)

 

1,939

 

(6,446)

 

8,385

 

(2,286)

 

(56,445)

 

54,159

Benefit (provision) for income taxes

 

843

 

(3,703)

 

4,546

 

8,193

 

(12,042)

 

20,235

(Expense) benefit for income taxes

 

(507)

 

843

 

(1,350)

 

(77)

 

8,193

 

(8,271)

Net income (loss)

(5,603)

19,082

(24,685)

(48,252)

65,027

(113,279)

1,432

(5,603)

7,035

(2,363)

(48,252)

45,888

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

2,320

(7,684)

10,004

20,347

(28,036)

48,383

(558)

2,320

(2,878)

857

20,347

(19,490)

Net income (loss) attributable to Solaris

$

(3,283)

$

11,398

$

(14,681)

$

(27,905)

$

36,991

$

(64,896)

$

874

$

(3,283)

$

4,157

$

(1,506)

$

(27,905)

$

26,399

System Rental

System rental revenue decreased $27.4increased $6.9 million, or 75%, to $16.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $9.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared2020. System rental revenue increased $3.3 million, or 8%, to $36.6$44.1 million for the threenine months ended September 30, 2019. System rental revenue decreased $73.0 million, or 64%,2021 compared to $40.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared2020. The changes in system rental revenue are primarily related to $113.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. This decrease was primarily due to a decreaseincreases in mobile proppant systems on a fully utilized basis, duefrom 34 systems for the three months ended September 30, 2020 to severe contraction in oil company budgets59 systems for the three months ended September 30, 2021, and completion activities,from 46 systems for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to 55 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, in response to global oil market volatility.

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Cost of system rental decreased $1.7increased $1.4 million, or 61%115%, to $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $2.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, excluding depreciation and amortization expense. Cost of system rental decreased $3.7increased $1.7 million, or 48%42%, to $5.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $4.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $7.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, excluding depreciation and amortization expense. Cost of system rental decreasedincreased primarily due to a decrease in maintenance expense in relation to a decreasean increase in mobile proppant systems on a fully utilized basis. Cost of system rental as a percentage of system rental revenue was

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13% 16% and 8%13% for the three months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively and was 10%13% and 7%10% for the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively.

System Services

System services revenue decreased $7.3increased $22.1 million, or 40%204%, to $33.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $10.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared2020. System services revenue increased $33.1 million, or 94%, to $18.2$68.3 million for the threenine months ended September 30, 2019. System services revenue decreased $13.4 million, or 28%,2021 compared to $35.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $48.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.2020. System services revenue decreasedincreased mainly due to a decreasean increase in last mile services provided to coordinate proppant delivered into our systems, as well as a decreasean increase in mobile proppant systems on a fully utilized basis.

Cost of system services decreased $7.9increased $22.5 million, or 38%171%, to $35.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $13.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $21.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, excluding depreciation and amortization expense. Cost of system services decreased $13.1increased $32.9 million, or 23%76%, to $76.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $43.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $56.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, excluding depreciation and amortization expense. Cost of system services decreaseincreased mainly due to an increase in last mile services provided to coordinate proppant delivered to systems as well as a decreasean increase in field support activity and third-party trucking services required to support fewer fully utilized systems. Cost of system services as a percentage of system services revenue was 121%108% and 116%121% for the three months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively and was 123%111% and 116%123% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively.

Transloading Services

Transloading services revenue decreased $4.1 million, or 93%, to $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $4.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019. Transloading services revenue decreased $14.1 million, or 93%, to $1.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $15.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. This decrease was primarily due to recognition of $3.2 million and $9.5 million of deferred revenue in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, as well as a decrease in the number of tons transloaded.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $1.1increased $1.0 million, or 22%24%, to $4.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $3.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $4.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, excluding depreciation and amortization. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $1.8increased $2.1 million, or 13%17%, to $14.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $12.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, comparedexcluding depreciation and amortization expense. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased due primarily to $14.0 millionincreases in headcount and professional fees.

Other Operating (Income) Expense

The Company qualified for federal government assistance through employee retention credit provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, excluding depreciation2021, the Company recorded $3.1 million of employee retention credits in other income on its consolidated income statements.  As of September 30, 2021, $1.2 million of the credits have been received and amortization.$1.9 million is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. The decreasecalculation of the credit is due primarilybased on employees continued employment and represents a portion of the wages paid to cost cutting measures, including headcount, salary and support cost reductions,them. For income tax purposes, the credit will result in responsedecreased expense related to the reductionwages it offsets in industry activity.the period received.

Impairment Losses

As a result of risks and uncertainties associated with volatility in global oil markets driven by significant reductions in demand for oil due to COVID-19 and certain actions by oil producers globally and the expected impact on our businesses, operations, earnings and results, we recorded impairment losses and other charges of $37.8 million, $4.2 million, $2.8 million, $2.6 million and $0.4 million in relation to property, plant and equipment, goodwill, ROU assets, inventories and other assets, respectively, in the nine months ended September 30, 2020. We did not record impairment losses in the three or nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, nor for the three months ended September 30, 2020.

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Provision for Income Taxes

During the three months ended September 30, 2020,2021, we recognized a combined United States federal and state benefitexpense for income taxes of $0.8$0.5 million, an increasea decrease of $4.5$1.3 million as compared to the $3.7$0.8 million income tax expensebenefit we recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2019.2020. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020,2021, we recognized a combined United States federal and state benefitexpense for income taxes of $8.2$0.1 million, an increasea decrease of $20.2$8.3 million as compared to the $12.0$8.2 million income tax expensebenefit we recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.2020. This change was attributable to lower operating income.losses. The effective combined United States federal and

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state income tax rates were 13.1%26.2% and 14.8%13.1% for the three months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. The effective combined United States federal and state income tax rates were 14.5%3.4% and 14.9%14.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. The effective tax rate differed from the statutory rate primarily due to Solaris LLC’s treatment as a partnership for United States federal income tax purposes.

Comparison of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

We view EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as important indicators of performance. We define EBITDA as net income, plus (i) depreciation and amortization expense, (ii) interest expense and (iii) income tax expense, including franchise taxes. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA plus (i) stock-based compensation expense and (ii) certain non-cash items and any extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring gains, losses or expenses.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for an analysis of our results of operation and financial condition as reported under GAAP.in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Net income is the GAAP measure most directly comparable to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered alternatives to net income presented in accordance with GAAP. Because EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may be defined differently by other companies in our industry, our definitions of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, thereby diminishing their utility.

The following table presents a reconciliation of Net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for each of the periods indicated.

Three months ended

Nine months ended

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

Change

    

2020

    

2019

    

Change

    

2021

    

2020

    

Change

    

2021

    

2020

    

Change

(in thousands)

(in thousands)

(in thousands)

(in thousands)

Net income (loss)

    

$

(5,603)

    

$

19,082

    

$

(24,685)

    

$

(48,252)

    

$

65,027

    

$

(113,279)

Net loss

    

$

1,432

    

$

(5,603)

    

$

7,035

    

$

(2,363)

    

$

(48,252)

    

$

45,889

Depreciation and amortization

 

6,594

 

6,908

 

(314)

 

20,378

 

19,875

 

503

 

6,842

 

6,594

 

248

 

20,288

 

20,378

 

(90)

Interest (income) expense, net

 

40

 

8

 

32

 

(36)

 

775

 

(811)

 

66

 

40

 

26

 

170

 

(36)

 

206

Income taxes (1)

 

(843)

 

3,703

 

(4,546)

 

(8,193)

 

12,042

 

(20,235)

 

507

 

(843)

 

1,350

 

77

 

(8,193)

 

8,270

EBITDA

$

188

$

29,701

$

(29,513)

$

(36,103)

$

97,719

$

(133,822)

$

8,847

$

188

$

8,659

$

18,172

$

(36,103)

$

54,275

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

 

1,077

 

1,225

 

(148)

 

3,732

 

3,265

 

467

 

1,355

 

1,077

 

278

 

3,907

 

3,732

 

175

Employee retention credit (3)

 

(2,992)

 

 

(2,992)

 

(2,992)

 

 

(2,992)

Loss on disposal of assets

38

99

(61)

1,451

383

1,068

(4)

38

(42)

113

1,451

(1,338)

Impairment loss

47,828

47,828

47,828

(47,828)

Severance expense

3

154

(151)

542

154

388

41

3

38

41

542

(501)

Credit losses

1,246

1,246

2,698

2,698

30

1,246

(1,216)

630

2,698

(2,068)

Other write-offs (3)

586

586

589

528

61

Transload contract termination (4)

(3,204)

3,204

(9,507)

9,507

Other write-offs (4)

586

(586)

589

(589)

Transaction costs (5)

385

385

409

409

Adjusted EBITDA

$

3,138

$

27,975

$

(24,837)

$

20,737

$

92,542

$

(71,805)

$

7,662

$

3,138

$

4,524

$

20,280

$

20,737

$

(457)

(1)United States federal and state income taxes.
(2)Represents stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards.
(3)Employee retention credit as part of Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, net of administrative fees.

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(4)Write-off of prepaid and cancelled purchase orders in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and unamortized debt issuance costs in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 when the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of January 19, 2018, was replaced in its entirety by the 2019 Credit Agreement.2020.
(4)(5)Deferred revenueCosts related to full terminationthe evaluation of a sand storage agreement; no deferred revenue balance remained as of December 31, 2019.potential acquisitions.

Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 20202021 Compared to Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019:2020: EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

EBITDA decreased $29.5increased $8.7 million to $8.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared2020. Adjusted EBITDA increased $4.5 million to $29.7$7.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019. Adjusted EBITDA decreased $24.8 million2021 compared to $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared2020. EBITDA increased $54.3 million to $28.0$18.2 million for the threenine months ended September 30, 2019. EBITDA decreased $133.8 million2021 compared to ($36.1) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared2020. Adjusted EBITDA decreased $0.4 million to $97.7

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$20.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Adjusted EBITDA decreased $71.8 million2021 compared to $20.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $92.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.2020. The decreaseschanges in EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA were primarily due to the changes in revenues and expenses, discussed above.

SYSTEM GROSS MARGIN

We view System Gross Margin as an important indicator of performance. We define System Gross Margin as system rental and system services revenues, less the costs of system rental and system services, excluding depreciation and amortization, and evaluate our performance on that combined basis. System Gross Margin should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for an analysis of our results of operation and financial condition as reported in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The following table presents a calculation of System Gross Margin for each of the periods indicated.

Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Compared to Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020: System Gross Margin

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

System revenue:

System rental

$

16,091

$

9,197

$

44,063

$

40,720

System services

 

32,990

 

10,855

 

68,317

35,231

Total system revenue

$

49,081

$

20,052

$

112,380

$

75,951

System operating costs and expenses:

Cost of system rental, excluding depreciation and amortization

$

2,536

$

1,181

$

5,704

$

4,018

Cost of system services, excluding depreciation and amortization

 

35,617

 

13,126

 

76,151

43,269

Total system costs and expenses

$

38,153

$

14,307

$

81,855

$

47,287

System gross margin

$

10,928

$

5,745

$

30,525

$

28,664

Average fully utilized systems

59

34

55

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

Our capital structure and financing strategy are designed to provide sufficientprimary sources of liquidity to meetdate have been cash flows from operations, borrowings under our short-term working capitalcredit agreements and capital expenditure requirements.proceeds from equity offerings. Our primary uses of capital have been to fund ongoing operations, capital expenditures to expandsupport organic growth, including our proppantfleet development and chemical management system fleets, acquire our manufacturing facilityrelated maintenance and certain intellectual property,fleet upgrades, repurchase shares of Class A common stock in the open market, and pay dividendsdividends. Although no assurance

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can be given, depending upon market conditions and repurchase stock. We striveother factors, we may also have the ability to maintain financial flexibility and proactively monitor potential capital sources, includingissue additional equity and debt financing, to meet our investmentif needed.

As of September 30, 2021, cash and target liquidity requirements and to permit us to manage the cyclicality associated with our industry and the current risks and uncertainties associated with volatility in global oil markets and the expected impact on our businesses, operations, earnings and results.

cash equivalents totaled $42.8 million. We intend to finance most of our capital expenditures, contractual obligations and working capital needs with our current cash balance, cash generated from future operations andhave no borrowings outstanding under our 2019 Credit Agreement (as defined in “—Debt Agreements”). We continuously evaluate our capital expenditures and the amount we ultimately spend will depend on a numberhave $50.0 million of factors, including expected industry activity levels and company initiatives. In response to the decline in commodity prices and the COVID-19 pandemic, we lowered 2020 capital expenditures budget from $20.0 to $40.0 million to $5 million or less.available borrowing capacity. We believe that our cash on hand, operating cash flow cash balance, and available borrowings under our 2019 Credit Agreement will be sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next 12 months.

As of September 30, 2020, cash and cash equivalents totaled $60.9 million, and we had zero drawn and $50 million of available borrowings under the 2019 Credit Agreement.

Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods indicated:

Nine Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

2020

2019

Change

2021

2020

Change

(in thousands)

(in thousands)

Net cash provided by operating activities

    

$

38,010

    

$

88,549

$

(50,539)

    

$

11,697

    

$

38,010

$

(26,313)

Net cash used in investing activities

(2,124)

(32,166)

30,042

(13,625)

(2,124)

(11,501)

Net cash used in financing activities

(41,824)

(29,754)

(12,070)

(15,607)

(41,824)

26,217

Net change in cash

$

(5,938)

$

26,629

$

(32,567)

$

(17,535)

$

(5,938)

$

(11,597)

Significant Sources and Uses of Cash Flows

Operating Activities. Net cash provided by operating activities was $11.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $38.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $88.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.2020. The decrease of $50.5$26.3 million in operating cash flow was primarily attributable to changes in working capital items, lower revenues and changes in working capital.

Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities was $13.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $2.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to net cash used2020. The increase in investing activities of $32.2$11.5 million is primarily due to capital expenditures related to enhancements to our fleet and for new technologies.

Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities of $15.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 include system enhancements offset by the sale2021 was primarily related to quarterly dividends of assets. Investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 include manufacturing$14.4 million and $0.7 million of new proppant and chemical systems, including work in process.

Financing Activities.payments related to vesting of stock-based compensation. Net cash used in financing activities of $41.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily related to $26.7 million of share repurchases and quarterly dividends of $14.3 million. Net cash used in financing activities of $29.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily related to

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$13.0 million to repay borrowings under the Company’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of January 19, 2018, by and among the Company, as borrower, each of the lender parties thereto and Woodforest National Bank, as administrative agent, which such agreement was replaced, in its entirety, by the 2019 Credit Agreement, and $14.3 million for quarterly dividends.

Capital Sources

Senior Secured Credit Facility

See Note 5.4. “Debt” to our condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2020,2021, for a discussion of our senior secured credit facility.

Contractual Obligations

We had no material changes in our contractual commitments and obligations during the three or nine months ended September 30, 20202021 from the amounts listed under Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Contractual Obligations” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the SEC on February 23, 2021. See Note 5,4 “Debt” and Note 9,8 “Commitments and Contingencies” to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

SeeWe had no material changes in our critical accounting policies and estimates during the three months ended September 30, 2021 from the amounts listed under Part II, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial

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Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for additional information.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

None.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

See Note 2. “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Recently Issued Accounting Standards Recently Adopted”Standards” to our condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2020,2021, for a discussion of recentrecently issued accounting pronouncements.standards.

Under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”), we meet the definition of an “emerging growth company,” which allows us to have an extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards pursuant to Section 107(b) of the JOBS Act, however, we elected to opt out of such exemption (this election is irrevocable).

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no material off balance sheet arrangements. As such, we are not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such financing arrangements.

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk, see Part II, Item 7A. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.”Risk” in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. Our exposure to market risk has not changed materially since December 31, 2019.2020.

Credit Risk

The majority of our accounts receivable have payment terms of 60 days or less. As of September 30, 2020, two2021, three customers collectively accounted for 40%49% of our total accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2019, two2020, four customers collectively accounted for 24%42% of our total accounts receivable. We mitigate the associated credit risk by performing credit evaluations and monitoring the payment patterns of our customers. Please see Part II,I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for more information regarding credit risk of our customers.

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Item 4.Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

In accordance with Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15, we have evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of September 30, 2020.2021. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2020,2021, 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.

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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our system of internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and Rule 15d15(f)15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended September 30, 20202021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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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.

Item 1A.      Risk Factors

Factors that could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results or liquidity and the trading price of our Class A common stock are described under Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the SEC on February 23, 2021. As of the date of this filing, the Company and its operations continue to be subjectthere have been no material updates to the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. The risk factor below updates our risk factors previously discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The recent COVID-19 pandemic and related economic repercussions have had, and are expected to continue to have, a significate impact on our business, and depending on the duration of the pandemic and its effect on the oil and gas industry, could have a material adverse effect on our business, liquidity, results of operations and financial condition.

Our business is directly affected by capital spending to explore for, develop and produce oil and natural gas in the United States. The oil and natural gas industry is cyclical and historically has experienced periodic downturns in activity, and continues to be volatile. Beginning in February 2020, there has been a severe drop in the price of oil. As of March 31, 2020, the price of WTI oil was $20.48 per barrel and the Henry Hub price for natural gas was $1.64 per MMBtu. As of September 30, 2020, the price of WTI oil was $40.22 per barrel and the Henry Hub price for natural gas was $1.92 per MMBtu. The recent significant decline in crude oil prices has largely been attributable to the actions of global oil producers, which have resulted in a substantial decrease in oil and natural gas prices, and the global outbreak of COVID-19, which has reduced demand for oil and natural gas because of significantly reduced global and national economic activity. The prolonged volatility and low levels of oil and natural gas prices have depressed levels of exploration, development, and production activity, and if the drop in oil and natural gas prices we have experienced in 2020 continues or further declines, certain of our customers may be unable to pay their vendors and service providers, including us, as a result of the decline in commodity prices. Reduced activity in our areas of operation as a result of decreased capital spending could also have a negative long-term impact on our business, even in an environment of stronger oil and natural gas prices.

The COVID-19 pandemic that began in early 2020 provides an illustrative example of how a pandemic or epidemic can also impact our operations and business by reducing global and national economic activity resulting in a decline in the demand for oil and for our products and services, and affecting the health of our workforce and rendering employees unable to work or travel. The price of oil has fallen significantly since the beginning of 2020, due in part to the factors discussed above and to concerns about COVID-19 and its impact on the worldwide economy and demand for oil. In addition, if a pandemic or epidemic such as the COVID-19 pandemic were to impact a location where we have a high concentration of business and resources, our local workforce could be affected by such an occurrence or outbreak which could also significantly disrupt our operations and decrease our ability to provide services and products to our customers. The duration of the business disruption and related financial impact from COVID-19 cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. If the impact of COVID-19 continues for an extended period of time, it could materially adversely affect the demand for our products and services and our ability to operate our business in the manner and on the timelines previously planned. The extent to which COVID-19 or other health pandemics or epidemics may impact our results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted.

We face risks related to pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks or other public health events that are outside of our control, and could significantly disrupt our operations and adversely affect our financial condition. For example, the recent global outbreak of COVID-19 has reduced demand for oil and natural gas because of significantly reduced global and national economic activity. In addition, the impact of COVID-19 or other public health events may adversely affect our operations or the health of our workforce and the workforces of our customers and service providers by rendering employees or contractors unable to work or unable to access our and their facilities for an indefinite period of time. On

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March 13, 2020, the United States declared the COVID-19 pandemic a national emergency, and several states, including Texas, and municipalities have declared public health emergencies. Along with these declarations, there have been extraordinary and wide-ranging actions taken by international, federal, state and local public health and governmental authorities to contain and combat the outbreak and spread of COVID-19 in regions across the United States and the world, including mandates for many individuals to substantially restrict daily activities and for many businesses to curtail or cease normal operations. To the extent COVID-19 continues or worsens, governments may impose additional similar restrictions.

The public health concerns posed by COVID-19 could also pose a risk to our employees and may render our employees unable to work or travel. The extent to which COVID-19 may impact our employees, and subsequently our business, cannot be predicted at this time.

In addition, the technology required for the corresponding transition to remote work increases our vulnerability to cybersecurity threats, including threats to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or to render data or systems unusable, the impact of which may have material adverse effects on our business and operations. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business—We are subject to cyber security risks. A cyber incident could occur and result in information theft, data corruption, operational disruption and/or financial loss” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

As the potential impact from COVID-19 is difficult to predict, the extent to which it may negatively affect our operating results or the duration of any potential business disruption is uncertain. Any potential impact will depend on future developments and new information that may emerge regarding the severity and duration of COVID-19 and the actions taken by authorities to contain it or treat its impact, all of which are beyond our control. These potential impacts, while uncertain, could adversely affect our operating results.2020.

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

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

None.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

During the current quarter, we repurchased the shares of Class A common stock as shown in the table below, to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock awarded to certain of our employees:

Total Number of

Average Price

Total Number of

Average Price

Shares

Paid Per

Shares

Paid Per

Period

Purchased

Share

Purchased

Share

July 1 - July 31

2,258

$

7.12

$

August 1 - August 31

23,550

7.53

11,253

7.46

September 1 - September 30

Total

25,808

$

7.49

11,253

$

7.46

Item 3.Defaults upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

Item 5.Other Information

None.

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Item 6.Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Description

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Exhibit No.

Description

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-38090) filed with the Commission on May 23, 2017).

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-38090) filed with the Commission on May 23, 2017).

31.1*

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101.INS*

Inline XBRL Instance Document.

101.SCH*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

101.CAL*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

101.DEF*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

101.LAB*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document.

101.PRE*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

104104*

Cover Page Interactive Data File – The cover page interactive data file does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document

*     Filed herewith.

**   Furnished herewith. Pursuant to SEC Release No. 33-8212, this certification will be treated as “accompanying” this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and not “filed” as part of such report for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liability of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, and this certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.

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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.

SOLARIS OILFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.

October 29, 2020November 1, 2021

By:

/s/ William A. Zartler

William A. Zartler

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

October 29, 2020November 1, 2021

By:

/s/ Kyle S. Ramachandran

Kyle S. Ramachandran

President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

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