# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001520378
**File Stem:** 0001140361-23-006989
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
**Character Count:** 12189
**Document Hash:** 96b257658e318072bc2f866d62405e11
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001140361-23-006989.hdr.sgml**: 20230214

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001140361-23-006989

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SC 13G/A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230214

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230214

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Aris Water Solutions, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001865187
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** OIL, GAS FIELD SERVICES, NBC [1389]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13G/A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-92975
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23630498

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 9811 KATY FREEWAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 700
- **CITY:** HOUSTON
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 77024
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (281) 501-3070

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 9811 KATY FREEWAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 700
- **CITY:** HOUSTON
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 77024

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Solaris Water, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20210601
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Zartler William A
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001520378

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13G/A

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 600 TRAVIS STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 2310
- **CITY:** HOUSTON
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 77002

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### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### Washington, D.C. 20549

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### SCHEDULE 13G

#### Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

#### (Amendment No. 1)\*

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#### <br>

## Aris Water Solutions, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)

#### Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)

#### 04041L106
(CUSIP Number)

#### December 31, 2022
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this schedule is filed:

☐ Rule 13d-1(b)

☐ Rule 13d-1(c)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;☒ Rule 13d-1(d)

\* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

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<u> CUSIP No. 04041L106 </u> <u> SCHEDULE 13G </u>

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| **1** | **NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS** | **NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS** |
| **1** | William A. Zartler | William A. Zartler |
| **1** | William A. Zartler | William A. Zartler |
| **2** | **CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP** | **CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP** |
| **2** | (a)☐ | (a)☐ |
| **2** | (b)☐ | (b)☐ |
| **3** | **SEC USE ONLY** | **SEC USE ONLY** |
| **3** |  |  |
| **3** |  |  |
| **4** | **CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION** | **CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION** |
| **4** | United States of America | United States of America |
| **4** | United States of America | United States of America |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **5** | **SOLE VOTING POWER** |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **5** | 1666692 (1)(2) |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **5** | 1666692 (1)(2) |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **6** | **SHARED VOTING POWER** |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **6** | 0 |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **6** | 0 |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **7** | **SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER** |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **7** | 1666692 (1)(2) |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **7** | 1666692 (1)(2) |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **8** | **SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER** |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **8** | 0 |
| **NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH** | **8** | 0 |
| **9** | **AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON** | **AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON** |
| **9** | 1666692 (1)(2) | 1666692 (1)(2) |
| **9** | 1666692 (1)(2) | 1666692 (1)(2) |
| **10** | **CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** | **CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** |
| **10** | ☐ | ☐ |
| **10** | ☐ | ☐ |
| **11** | **PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)** | **PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)** |
| **11** | 5.9% (3) | 5.9% (3) |
| **11** | 5.9% (3) | 5.9% (3) |
| **12** | **TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** | **TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)** |
| **12** | IN | IN |
| **12** | IN | IN |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Consists of (i) 86,450 shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Class A Common Stock"), of Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (the "Issuer") owned of record by William A. Zartler, (ii) 1,064,617
 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable to Solaris Energy Capital, LLC ("Solaris Energy Capital") upon the redemption of an equal number of units in Solaris Midstream Holdings, LLC ("Solaris LLC Units") (together with a corresponding number
 of shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Class B Common Stock"), of the Issuer) owned of record by Solaris Energy Capital, (iii) 488,474 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable to Mr. Zartler upon the redemption of an
 equal number of Solaris LLC Units (together with a corresponding number of shares of Class B Common Stock) owned of record by Mr. Zartler and (iv) 27,151 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable to Mr. Zartler upon the vesting of an equal
 number of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted under the Aris Water Solutions, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, which are scheduled to vest within 60 days of December 31, 2022. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Class
 A Common Stock. Mr. Zartler is the sole member of Solaris Energy Capital and has the authority to vote and dispose of the shares held by Solaris Energy Capital in his sole discretion. As a result, Mr. Zartler may be deemed to beneficially
 own all of the securities owned by Solaris Energy Capital.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Subject to certain limitations and exceptions described in the Fourth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Solaris Midstream Holdings, LLC, of which the Issuer is the manager member, the
 Solaris LLC Units (together with a corresponding number of shares of Class B Common Stock) are redeemable from time to time for shares of Class A Common Stock (on a one-for-one basis, subject to conversion rate adjustments for stock splits,
 stock dividends and reclassification and other similar transactions).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) The percentage of class represented by the amount in row 9 is presented as a percentage of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock and is calculated pursuant to Rule 13d-3 of the Act using 26,514,063
 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of November 8, 2022 as disclosed in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 10, 2022, plus (i) 1,553,091 shares of Class A Common
 Stock issuable upon redemption from time to time on a one-for-one basis of an equal number of Solaris LLC Units, together with a corresponding number shares of Class B Common Stock, beneficially owned by Mr. Zartler (subject to conversion
 rate adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends and reclassification and other similar transactions), and (ii) 27,151 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable to Mr. Zartler upon the vesting of 27,151 RSUs, which are scheduled to vest
 within 60 days of December 31, 2022.

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<u> CUSIP No. 04041L106 </u> <u> SCHEDULE 13G </u>

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| **Item 1(a).** | **Name of Issuer** |

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Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (the "<u>Issuer</u>")

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| **Item 1(b).** | **Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices** |

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9811 Katy Freeway, Suite 700, Houston, Texas 77024

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| **Item 2(a).** | **Name of Person Filing** |

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This Schedule 13G is filed by William A. Zartler.

In December 2022, Solaris Midstream Investment, LLC ("Solaris Investment") distributed all or substantially all of its assets, including the Solaris LLC Units and shares of Class B Common Stock it owned of record, to its members in proportion to their respective ownership interests in Solaris Investment (the "Distribution"). Immediately following the Distribution, Solaris Investment wound up its business and dissolved. As a result, Solaris Investment ceased to own any securities of the Issuer upon completion of the Distribution and will therefore not be included as a reporting person herein.

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| **Item 2(b).** | **Address of Principal Business Office or, if None, Residence** |

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The address of the principal business and principal office of Mr. Zartler is 9811 Katy Freeway, Suite 700, Houston, Texas 77024.

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| **Item 2(c).** | **Citizenship** |

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Mr. Zartler is a citizen of the United States of America.

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| **Item 2(d).** | **Title of Class of Securities** |

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Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

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| **Item 2(e).** | **CUSIP Number** |

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04041L106

**Item 3.** **If this statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b), or 13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:**<br>

Not applicable.

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<u> CUSIP No. 04041L106 </u> <u> SCHEDULE 13G </u>

**Item 4.** **Ownership**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) - (c)

The responses of the reporting person in Rows 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11 in the cover page to this Schedule 13G are incorporated herein by reference.

Pursuant to Rule 13d-4 of the Act, unless otherwise noted herein, neither the filing of this Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by the reporting person that it is the beneficial owner of any of the Class A Common Stock or other securities referred to herein for the purposes of Section 13(d) and 13(g) of the Act and the rules thereunder, or for any other purpose, and except to the extent of its pecuniary interest, such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed by the reporting person other than the holder of record of the securities.

**Item 5.** **Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.**<br>

Not applicable.

**Item 6.** **Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.**<br>

Not Applicable.

**Item 7.** **Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company.**<br>

See Item 2(a).

**Item 8.** **Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.**<br>

Not applicable.

**Item 9.** **Notice of Dissolution of Group.**<br>

Not Applicable.

**Item 10.** **Certifications.**<br>

Not Applicable. This Statement on Schedule 13G is not filed pursuant to Rule 13(d)-1(b) or Rule 13d-1(c).

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<u> CUSIP No. 04041L106 </u> <u> SCHEDULE 13G </u>

#### SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this Statement is true, complete and correct.

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| Dated: February 14, 2023 | |
|  | /s/ William A. Zartler |
|  | William A. Zartler |

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