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Western Midstream to buy Aris Water for $1.5 billion

Western Midstream to buy Aris Water for $1.5 billion

Reuters4 hours ago
Aug 6 (Reuters) - Western Midstream Partners (WES.N), opens new tab said on Wednesday it will acquire Aris Water Solutions (ARIS.N), opens new tab in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $1.5 billion as it aims to diversify operations in the Permian Basin.
The U.S. natural gas-focused pipeline operator has been seeking to create a leading water infrastructure platform in the top U.S. oilfield and diversify its customer base across West Texas and southeastern New Mexico.
Aris shareholders will receive 0.625 common units of Western Midstream for each Aris share, or $25 per share in cash. The maximum cash consideration for the transaction is $415 million.
The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.
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