[Form 4] Aris Water Solutions, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Nicholas A. Patterson, Chief Commercial Officer and director of Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (ARIS), reported a transaction on 09/02/2025 surrendering 2,539 shares of Class A common stock at a price of $24.27 per share. The filing shows the surrender was made to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the settlement of vested restricted stock units. After the transaction, Mr. Patterson beneficially owned 55,689 shares, held directly.
This Form 4 documents an insider tax-withholding share surrender rather than an open-market sale and was signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of the reporting person on 09/03/2025.
- Timely and transparent disclosure of the transaction under Section 16 obligations
- Clear explanation that shares were surrendered to satisfy tax withholding from vested RSUs
- Reduction of direct beneficial ownership by 2,539 shares (from prior holdings to 55,689 shares)
Insights
TL;DR: Routine insider tax-withholding surrender; limited market impact given small size relative to total float.
The reported surrender of 2,539 shares at $24.27 each reflects a common administrative action to satisfy tax obligations on vested RSUs. This does not indicate a discretionary sale for cash by the officer and is unlikely to materially affect ARIS's capitalization or share liquidity. The remaining direct holding of 55,689 shares preserves the insider's ongoing equity stake.
TL;DR: Disclosure aligns with Section 16 reporting requirements; shows insider is complying with withholding for equity compensation.
The Form 4 clearly identifies the reporting person, relationship to the issuer (Officer and Director), transaction code, and the reason for the disposition (tax withholding on vested RSUs). Timely filing and explicit explanation support good governance and transparency around insider equity events.