Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:SOI) (“Solaris” or the “Company”), a leading independent provider of supply chain management and logistics solutions designed to drive efficiencies and reduce costs for the oil and natural gas industry, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2020.

Operational Update and Outlook

During the fourth quarter 2020, an average of 42 mobile proppant management systems were fully utilized, a 24% increase from the 34 fully utilized systems averaged in the third quarter of 2020, and a 52% decrease compared to fourth quarter 2019. The sequential increase in fully utilized systems during the fourth quarter of 2020 was primarily due to a stronger than expected increase in completions activity and reduced normal seasonal slowdown as compared to prior years. For full year 2020, an average of 45 mobile proppant management systems were fully utilized, representing a 59% decline from the 110 fully utilized systems averaged in 2019.

“2020 was one of the most challenging years this industry has ever faced, and I’m proud of how the Solaris team successfully managed through it. The team reacted swiftly to the changing market, while continuing to generate cash, invest in new technology, and preserve our dividend,” Solaris’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bill Zartler commented. “As we look to 2021, we remain committed to maximizing cash flow, returning cash to shareholders and maintaining our strong balance sheet. We also look forward to sharing some of our latest technology innovations in the coming months as we continue to help our customers drive efficiencies at the well site.”

Full Year 2020 Financial Review

Solaris reported net loss of $(51.1) million, or $(1.03) per diluted Class A share, for full year 2020, compared to full year 2019 net income of $90.4 million, or $1.69 per diluted Class A share. Adjusted pro forma net loss for full year 2020 was $(6.6) million, or $(0.15) per fully diluted share, compared to full year 2019 adjusted pro forma net income of $62.7 million, or $1.32 per fully diluted share. A description of adjusted pro forma net income and a reconciliation to net income attributable to Solaris, its most directly comparable generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) measure, and the computation of adjusted pro forma earnings per fully diluted share are provided below.

Revenues were $103.0 million for full year 2020, which were down 57% from full year 2019.

Adjusted EBITDA for full year 2020 was $25.6 million, compared to full year 2019 Adjusted EBITDA of $113.4 million. A description of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation to net income, its most directly comparable GAAP measure, is provided below.

Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Review

Solaris reported net loss of $(2.8) million, or $(0.06) per diluted Class A share, for fourth quarter 2020, compared to net loss of $(5.6) million, or $(0.12) per diluted Class A share, in third quarter 2020 and net income of $25.3 million, or $0.48 per diluted Class A share, in fourth quarter 2019. Fourth quarter 2019 included a $17.6 million, or $0.37 per diluted Class A share, benefit for deferred revenue recognition that resulted from a contract termination at the Company’s Kingfisher transload facility. Adjusted pro forma net loss for fourth quarter 2020 was $(2.4) million, or $(0.05) per fully diluted share, compared to adjusted pro forma net loss in third quarter 2020 of $(4.0) million, or $(0.09) per fully diluted share, and adjusted pro forma net income of $9.7 million, or $0.20 per fully diluted share in fourth quarter 2019.

Revenues were $25.3 million for fourth quarter 2020, which were up 23% from third quarter 2020 and down 60% compared to fourth quarter 2019.

Adjusted EBITDA for fourth quarter 2020 was $4.9 million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $3.1 million in third quarter 2020, a 55% sequential increase, and compared to $20.9 million in fourth quarter 2019.

Capital Expenditures, Free Cash Flow and Liquidity

Capital expenditures in the fourth quarter 2020 were $1.8 million and for the full year were $4.7 million. The Company expects capital expenditures for the full year 2021 to be between $5.0 and $10.0 million.

Free cash flow (defined as net cash provided by operating activities less investment in property, plant and equipment) during fourth quarter 2020 was $4.1 million, which represented the eighth consecutive quarter of positive free cash flow for the Company. For full year 2020, the Company generated $39.2 million of free cash flow.

As of December 31, 2020, the Company had approximately $60.4 million of cash on the balance sheet, which reflects about $2.09 per fully diluted share of available cash. The Company’s $50.0 million credit facility remains undrawn.

Shareholder Returns

On November 18, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.105 per share of Class A common stock, which was paid on December 7, 2020 to holders of record as of November 27, 2020. A distribution of $0.105 per unit was also approved for holders of units in Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, LLC (“Solaris LLC”). Since initiating the dividend in December 2018, the Company has paid 9 consecutive quarterly dividends. Cumulatively, the Company has returned approximately $73 million in cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases since December 2018.

Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2020 results on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 7:30 a.m. Central Time (8:30 a.m. Eastern Time). To join the conference call from within the United States, participants may dial (844) 413-3978. To join the conference call from outside of the United States, participants may dial (412) 317-6594. When instructed, please ask the operator to be joined to the Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc. call. Participants are encouraged to log in to the webcast or dial in to the conference call approximately ten minutes prior to the start time. To listen via live webcast, please visit the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://www.solarisoilfield.com.

An audio replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for approximately seven days. It can be accessed by dialing (877) 344-7529 within the United States or (412) 317-0088 outside of the United States. The conference call replay access code is 10151681. The replay will also be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website shortly after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for approximately seven days.

About Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc.

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:SOI) provides mobile equipment that drives supply chain and execution efficiencies in the completion of oil and natural gas wells. Solaris’ patented mobile proppant and chemical systems are deployed in many of the most active oil and natural gas basins in the United States. Additional information is available on the Solaris website, www.solarisoilfield.com.

Website Disclosure

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Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our business strategy, our industry, our future profitability, the various risks and uncertainties associated with the extraordinary market environment and impacts resulting from the volatility in global oil markets and the COVID-19 pandemic, expected capital expenditures and the impact of such expenditures on performance, management changes, current and potential future long-term contracts and our future business and financial performance. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the factors discussed or referenced in our filings made from time to time with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

SOLARIS OILFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION — ADJUSTED EBITDA

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

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 extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring gains, losses or expenses.

We believe that our presentation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors in assessing our financial condition and results of operations. 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.

SOLARIS OILFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION — ADJUSTED PRO FORMA NET INCOME
AND ADJUSTED PRO FORMA EARNINGS PER FULLY DILUTED SHARE

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Adjusted pro forma net income represents net income attributable to Solaris assuming the full exchange of all outstanding membership interests in Solaris LLC not held by Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc. for shares of Class A common stock, adjusted for certain non-recurring items that the Company doesn't believe directly reflect its core operations and may not be indicative of ongoing business operations. Adjusted pro forma earnings per fully diluted share is calculated by dividing adjusted pro forma net income by the weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding, assuming the full exchange of all outstanding units of Solaris LLC (“Solaris LLC Units”), after giving effect to the dilutive effect of outstanding equity-based awards.

When used in conjunction with GAAP financial measures, adjusted pro forma net income and adjusted pro forma earnings per fully diluted share are supplemental measures of operating performance that the Company believes are useful measures to evaluate performance period over period and relative to its competitors. By assuming the full exchange of all outstanding Solaris LLC Units, the Company believes these measures facilitate comparisons with other companies that have different organizational and tax structures, as well as comparisons period over period because it eliminates the effect of any changes in net income attributable to Solaris as a result of increases in its ownership of Solaris LLC, which are unrelated to the Company's operating performance, and excludes items that are non-recurring or may not be indicative of ongoing operating performance.

Adjusted pro forma net income and adjusted pro forma earnings per fully diluted share are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies due to different methods of calculation. Presentation of adjusted pro forma net income and adjusted pro forma earnings per fully diluted share should not be considered alternatives to net income and earnings per share, as determined under GAAP. While these measures are useful in evaluating the Company's performance, it does not account for the earnings attributable to the non-controlling interest holders and therefore does not provide a complete understanding of the net income attributable to Solaris. Adjusted pro forma net income and adjusted pro forma earnings per fully diluted share should be evaluated in conjunction with GAAP financial results. A reconciliation of adjusted pro forma net income to net income attributable to Solaris, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, and the computation of adjusted pro forma earnings per fully diluted share are set forth below.

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